An 'exceptional' warning for Alaska: wildfire danger in early March
A new national forecast predicts unusually high wildfire danger for the southern half of Alaska — a warning that lumps our typically winter-dominated state with sunnier climes like Texas and Florida.
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Communities in Southeast Alaska are mapping their landslide risk. It’s complicated.
The 2020 event and resulting maps are part of a bigger story about intensifying natural disasters – and how communities across Alaska and the U.S. are responding. As climate change and ...
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Juneau Access Road is on the map again, as DOT seeks bids for Lynn Canal transportation study
In 2017, then-Gov. Bill Walker declared the Juneau Access Road project dead due to the state’s financial struggles. State ...
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Iditarod teams in Galena rest after a trail slog — and a feast, in Paige Drobny’s case
It’s been tough and slow, but we’re making it,” 2023 Iditarod champion Ryan Redington said as temperatures hovered in the 30s ...
How I Survive in a 'Middle-of-Nowhere' Alaskan Town with No Roads and Stores 45 Minutes Away by Plane (Exclusive)
Salina Alsworth Peterson tells PEOPLE exclusively about living in a roadless, remote Alaskan town founded by her great grandparents nearly half a century ago ...
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Citizen Scientists Are Hitting the Streets of the Country’s Fastest-Warming Cities to Collect Detailed Temperature Data
The heat mapping of metros like Reno, Nevada, could be key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a cooler ...
From the Gulf of America to Fort Bragg, what's behind Trump's name changes?
President Donald Trump has always understood the power of branding. As a celebrity businessman, he affixed his name to the facades of his skyscrapers and licensed his name to an array of products, ...
Map Shows States With the Fastest-Selling Housing Markets
The map shows the lingering impact of the pandemic where "you could get significantly more home for your money" by leaving congested cities, an expert said.
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The 10 Windiest Cities in Alaska and How Residents Adapt
Brace yourself for a whirlwind tour of Alaska! 🌬️ Discover the top 10 windiest cities and the unique ways locals have learned to cope with the extreme gusts. It's a wild ride through resilience and ...
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Where are federal jobs affected by DOGE cuts? A look at congressional districts across the US
Thousands of civilian government employees across the country work in areas near or attached to military installations.
What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings
When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of ...
Map Shows Which States Have Most Federal Offices Closed by DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a task force established by President Donald Trump with the goal of slashing ...