This Day in Alaska History-March 13th, 1918

The face of an old halibut Image-.Andrea Pokrzywinski On March 13th, 1918, after many years of violating the Sherman Anti-trust Act, Booth Fisheries Company, (Delaware), Booth Fisheries Company, (Washington), The Chlopeck Fish Company, Inc, International …

Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say

A volcano near Alaska's largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Wednesday it had measured during …

Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An iconic reindeer so beloved that he has been in parades, featured on reality TV shows and visited by schoolchildren on field trips in Alaska’s largest city is fighting for his life after mysteriously falling ill after someone …

Alaska volcano ‘likely’ to erupt in the coming weeks as experts warn of 'extremely hazardous' event

Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano is "likely" to erupt within the next few weeks or months, scientists have revealed as they warn of the potential for an "extremely hazardous" explosion. "Significantly elevated volcanic gas …

Video: New Alaska Agriculture Department to grow fresh crop of taxes on farmers, ranchers

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has added a surprise twist in his effort to create a new state agency. Dunleavy said in a promotional video that a tax on farming will “hopefully sooner rather than later” pay for his plan to create a new state Department of Agriculture …

New Alaska revenue forecast worsens state’s big projected budget deficits

The state of Alaska is still facing a significant budget deficit despite a revised state revenue forecast published Wednesday by the Alaska Department of Revenue. Oil revenue makes up about 40% of Alaska’s general-purpose revenue, leaving state finances …

B.C. introduces new retaliatory measures on goods to Alaska

The B.C. government has introduced a new retaliatory measure on goods to Alaska. It is the latest move in a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump brings in new tariffs against Canada. The Act, called the Economic Stabilisation Tariff …

Youth lose climate lawsuit targeting Alaska LNG

An Alaska judge has dismissed a challenge from young activists who say a proposed project to ship liquefied natural gas from the North Slope to Asian markets would harm their right to a clean environment. The Tuesday decision from Alaska Superior Court …

Alaska Author Night features Laurie Robertson

The Fairbanks Library Foundation’s monthly Alaska Author Night will feature local author Laurie Robertson at 6 p.m. March 19 in the TOTE Auditorium at Noel Wien Library. Robertson, a Fairbanks writer, has penned a historical romance (“Crossing at Sweet …

UPDATE: Alaska officials discuss risk and threat of possible Mt. Spurr eruption