Blizzard and severe weather warnings remain in effect for communities on the northwest coast of Alaska as a winter storm continues to bring wind, heavy snow and in some cases rain. The National Weather Service says visibility in Nome was reduced to near zero at times because of blowing snow. Southwest winds Friday are predicted…
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Ketchikan Assembly to consider more conflicts of interest
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has rescheduled its regular meeting from Monday to Tuesday, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The agenda for Tuesday is a light one. Among the few action items is a public hearing and second vote on changes to the borough’s ethics code.
Analysis unearths earlier Bogoslof eruptions
Eruptions at a volcano in the Eastern Aleutian Islands are thought to have begun earlier than previously thought. According to a retrospective analysis, the Alaska Volcano Observatory now thinks Bogoslof volcano first erupted on Dec. 16.
Bogoslof volcano continues to experience seismic activity
Seismic unrest continues at Bogoslof volcano. The Alaska Volcano Observatory believes an ash-producing eruption began Wednesday night on the Eastern Aleutian island. Heavy clouds in the region are making it difficult to confirm.
Alaska Board of Fisheries to meet in Kodiak
The Alaska Board of Fisheries gives anyone the chance to submit proposals and influence regulation.
Bethel hires new public works manager
While the search for the new Bethel city manager presses on, a new public works director has been hired to replace Muzaffar Lakhani.