Die-offs of common murres have been happening across Alaska since this summer. The latest report comes from Kachemak Bay, according to biologists with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer.
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Legislators recommend ending pricey Anchorage LIO lease
Legislators met for almost 5 hours Saturday trying to decide whether to vacate, purchase or continue paying rent on the newly renovated Anchorage LIO.
Lawmakers seek cheaper digs than Anchorage LIO
Moving into the Atwood Building would cost about $10 million over 10 years. Keeping the existing lease at the Anchorage LIO would cost an estimated $40 million over 10 years.
Berkowitz kills controversial road project
“The port is the most pressing need that we have here in Anchorage, and in fact it’s one of the most pressing needs in the state,” Berkowitz said.
Using language as a portal to the depths of cultural heritage
“For a Native Athabascan of the Cook Inlet region, Dena’ina isn’t just the language of their people, it is a portal to the full depths of their cultural heritage.”
Fox Farming Boom, Bust a Long-Lasting Boon for Kasilof
For a little over 20 years, Kasilof helped supply one of the most haute couture trends of the fashionably elite.