48 m. ago U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather

It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.

Politics

57 m. ago Leader of FEMA Is Dismissed as Trump Administration Takes Aim at the Agency

The ouster of Cameron Hamilton, less than a month before the start of the hurricane season, came a day after he told lawmakers that FEMA was vital to communities “in their greatest times of need” and should not be eliminated.

Politics

72 m. ago Future College Swimmers Emma Fellman, Wes Mank Show Good Form At Alaska State Championships

Future College Swimmers Emma Fellman, Wes Mank Show Good Form At Alaska State Championships  SwimSwam

Politics

1 hour ago A hot topic: How temperature increase drives energy loss in fuel cells

By splitting water molecules, fuel cells can turn electricity into hydrogen fuel. Running in the opposite direction, they consume hydrogen fuel to cleanly power multiple sectors. Typically, heat is a key ingredient for achieving high energy conversion efficiencies that can beat out combustion-based engines.

Science

2 h. ago Alaska man who supplied weapons to Sacramento gangs sentenced to federal prison

Alaska man who supplied weapons to Sacramento gangs sentenced to federal prison  Sacramento Bee

Events

2 h. ago How to Know if Toxic Sewage Sludge Has Been Used in Your Community

Fertilizer containing potentially unsafe levels of “forever chemicals” has been used around the country.

Politics

2 h. ago Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors

Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors  Alaska Airlines News

Politics

2 h. ago New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to what degree allowing or restricting this practice serves the economic objectives of copyright. In short, does AI shift the balance between incentives and access, and what policies could recalibrate that balance?

Events

3 h. ago As rain departs, sunshine and warmth return for Mother’s Day weekend

As rain departs, sunshine and warmth return for Mother’s Day weekend  Alaska's News Source

Events

4 h. ago Trump announces trade deal with UK as tariffs continue to spark economic uncertainty

Trump announces trade deal with UK as tariffs continue to spark economic uncertainty  CNN

Politics

4 h. ago Man gave teen fentanyl, then abandoned her on Alaska trail as she OD’d, cops say

Man gave teen fentanyl, then abandoned her on Alaska trail as she OD’d, cops say  Sacramento Bee

Politics

4 h. ago Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.

Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.

Politics

4 h. ago Letters to the Editor: Why Mayor Bass’ climate proposal is ‘a case of penny

Letters to the Editor: Why Mayor Bass’ climate proposal is ‘a case of penny-wise, pound-foolish’  Los Angeles Times

Politics

5 h. ago Georgeson Botanical Garden awarded official peony designation

Georgeson Botanical Garden awarded official peony designation  Alaska Native News

Events

5 h. ago Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water

A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in Bioinspiration and Biometrics, was inspired by mammals' ability to move through water as well as on land.

Politics

5 h. ago Congressman Nick Begich Introduces Bill to Reauthorize National Volcano Monitoring System

Congressman Nick Begich Introduces Bill to Reauthorize National Volcano Monitoring System  Alaska Native News

Politics

5 h. ago Shaktoolik man pleads guilty to cyberstalking, sexually exploiting a child

Shaktoolik man pleads guilty to cyberstalking, sexually exploiting a child  Alaska Native News

Events

5 h. ago Worth the price? Trying out Alaska Airlines' new digital bag tags

Worth the price? Trying out Alaska Airlines' new digital bag tags  The Points Guy

Politics

5 h. ago When to plant seeds in Alaska’s cool soils to ensure the quickest germination

When to plant seeds in Alaska’s cool soils to ensure the quickest germination  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

5 h. ago Tip your Alaska tour guide $200? Internet debates how much you should tip

Tip your Alaska tour guide $200? Internet debates how much you should tip  Cruise.Blog

Economics