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Man falls through water-filled hole on Mendenhall Glacier, search called off due to danger
Researcher from Italy was with two other people who saw him fall into a stream on glacier’s surface that pushed him into opening, according to officials.
Sep 32 min read


East Anchorage harriers sweep cross country titles in Hoonah
Thunderbirds win in first-ever “road” trip to Southeast competition; JDHS finishes second in individual and team results.
Sep 38 min read


As Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, Western states form vaccine alliance
The contrasting moves come amid turmoil at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sep 33 min read


ICE arrests fell in August despite show of force in DC, Los Angeles
Despite the assistance of armed troops in U.S. cities, federal immigration officials recorded fewer daily arrests in August than in July and remain well short of a Trump administration plan for 3,000 arrests a day, according to a new report.
Sep 32 min read


‘We’re not just doing silly science:’ Biology researchers brave possible bumps in the road
Despite funding uncertainties, University of Alaska Southeast students and faculty remain committed to research.
Sep 38 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 31 min read


Murkowski takes aim at Trump administration’s ‘unlawful’ pocket rescission
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for what she called an “unlawful” attempt to yank back roughly $5 billion in government funding previously approved by Congress.
Sep 31 min read


Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist
Some research suggests college-educated officers use force less often and elicit fewer complaints.
Sep 37 min read


Kake students’ return home delayed by ferry malfunction
Twenty-nine Kake City School students and five chaperones were stuck overnight in Juneau over the weekend following mechanical issues...
Sep 31 min read


Transboundary rivers worth spending the money
Federal grants totaling over $650,000 to two Southeast Alaska tribal groups and the state to gather more science on transboundary rivers may seem like a proverbial drop in the bucket compared to the water flows of the Stikine, Taku, Unuk and Salmon rivers.
Sep 32 min read


Anan Observatory rebuild wins landscape architects award
The Anan Wildlife Observatory won an Award of Excellence from the Alaska chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, joining the Wrangell Mariners’ Memorial in receiving the honor for 2025.
Sep 33 min read


Alaska’s decision to seize a bootlegger’s plane could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Ken Jouppi has been fighting a 13-year battle with the state of Alaska, alleging that the seizure of his plane was excessive.
Sep 24 min read
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