Science & Tech

The seismic storm in the far western arm of the Brooks Range that began nearly two months ago continued early Monday morning.

Elodea is the only known invasive aquatic plant in Alaska. Since being discovered near Fairbanks in 2010, it has taken root in 15 of the state’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Slicing through the top quarter of the Alaska map, the Arctic Circle marks the boundary of perpetual light. North of the line, the sun won’t set on summer solstice.

Conservation groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. seeking a decision on the status of wolf populations in Southeast Alaska.

An “earthquake swarm” is hitting the Brooks Range. Seismologists do not know why it is occurring or if it will continue.

This spring, the count was the fourth lowest in 30 years.