The state’s petition argues the threat of extinction for the North Pacific humpback whale is gone
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Conservation groups seek protection for yellow cedar trees
Conservation groups are asking for endangered species protection for yellow cedar trees in Alaska.
City officials prepare for possible jökulhlaup
Juneau officials met Monday to plan their response to a possible glacial outburst flood in the area around Mendenhall Lake this summer
Update: 8.0M quake puts Aleutians on tsunami watch
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Alaska’s Aleutian Island chain after a powerful earthquake.
Seismic flare-ups leave scientists searching for answers
Recently, Alaska’s seen a flurry of volcanic eruptions and sizable earthquakes and it’s got scientists wondering how all the activity might be connected.
Obama administration shines spotlight on oceans
President Obama announced he intends to vastly expand the Pacific Remote Islands marine sanctuary, putting a swath of the south-central Pacific off-limits to fishing and energy development.