Powerful 7.3 earthquake rocks Alaska — scientists say more are coming

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck offshore of Alaska's Peninsula at 12:37 PM, July 16th, local time. Hitting 55 miles south of Sand Point — southwest of Katmai National Park — the quake was felt widely, prompting immediate tsunami warnings and …

Forest Service flight moratorium lifted in Southeast Alaska

The U.S. Forest Service has received approval to resume aviation operations in Southeast Alaska after a flight moratorium that halted much of the forest management work across the region's remote federal lands. "The Tongass National Forest has …

Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday's earthquake was notable

JUNEAU, Alaska – Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years — including one that shook communities almost exactly two years …

ConocoPhillips says it plans significant oil exploration this winter in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

ConocoPhillips building in Anchorage on Monday, July 8, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN) ConocoPhillips plans to hunt for more oil this winter in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska where it’s already developing the giant Willow field, according to a …

Monster Alaska earthquake rocks state and sparks tsunami...and scientists warn it may not be over

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaska on Wednesday, sending seismic shockwaves racing through the Earth’s crust and lighting up The quake, which hit at 12:38pm local time (4:30pm ET), triggered an immediate tsunami warning for parts of …

Volvo tests VNL in chilly Alaska

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) subjected the Volvo VNL to cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska, where temperatures routinely drop to -40°C. The goal was to ensure the truck delivers performance, reliability, and comfort, no matter the conditions, …

House Passes Legislation Supporting Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans

U.S. House of Representatives. Image-Lawrence Jackson | White House WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R) applauded the House passage of his bill, H.R. 410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025, …

New CIO and CNO for Alaska Communications

Tony Dodge is promoted to Chief Network Officer, accountable for long-term strategic execution and deployment of the company’s network designs and plans. He oversees modernization of existing programs to increase performance and productivity, maximizing …

Alaska To Receive $1.8M In National Opioid Settlement

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced Tuesday that the state will receive approximately $1.8 million as part of a nationwide opioid settlement involving eight pharmaceutical companies.   The settlement totals around $720 million and resolves claims …

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