The Western Arctic Caribou Herd Working Group has designated the herd’s population status as “Critical and Declining” following the release of the 2025 population estimate. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has reported a count of 121,000 caribou, reflecting continued downward trends observed over recent years. With the…
Anchorage Animal Care & Control is asking the public for blanket donations to help keep…
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is reminding personal-use dipnetters who participated in…
Alaska State Parks has closed Diamond Creek Road from the upper parking area to the…
Here is your weekly earthquake update from the Alaska Earthquake Center for the week of December 10,…
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) will host a sport fishing course for military personnel…
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is requesting public feedback on proposed changes to aircraft access and permitting…
The Klondike Highway has reopened as of 11:00 a.m. on December 9 after avalanche mitigation efforts were completed by Yukon…
As temperatures drop across the region, local officials are advising residents to take preventative measures to reduce the risk of…
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