Alaska-Mackenzie Rig Report - 10/05/2025

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Alaska SeaLife Center psychologist wins national conservation award

Doctor John Fraser of the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward received the Devra Kleiman Scientific Advancement Award last month. The honor has historically gone to biologists for work in animal breeding, genetics, or species recovery. Fraser is a...

Alaska braces for federal government shutdown

The shutdown will take its toll on government land, services and workers The U.S. Congress shut down early Wednesday morning as members failed to reach an agreement on short-term spending. Without a plan in place, the government cannot function....

Alaska climber dies in fall on Yosemite's El Capitan

On Thursday, during a press conference, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced plans for a $656.9 million operating budget, $175,000 under the property tax limit. The proposal is slightly higher than the ‘beefy’ $636 million 2025 operational budget that...

Alaska PFD stimulus payment arrives today, October 2, 2025: how much will you receive?

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) was created in 1982 with the aim of allowing residents to share in the wealth generated by the state's natural resources. The program is funded by investment earnings from oil and mineral royalties. By...

Alaska climber Balin Miller dies in climbing accident at El Capitan

Climber Balin Miller, photographed on June 18, 2025 in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Alaska climber Balin Miller died Wednesday in a climbing accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California. Miller’s mother, Jeanine...

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Flash North America Award Devaluation

Alaska Airlines, which is known for flash devaluation of its award charts, did one yesterday when it folded Hawaiian’s frequent flier program into the Atmos Rewards. The changes affect Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian’s North American award flights...

Which ex-high school standouts from Southeast Alaska area will play on Saturday, Oct. 4?

These ex-Southeast Alaska area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 4. Daniel Isaak Campbellsville Tigers Senior 6′1″ 230 Juneau-Douglas High School Next Game: vs. Cumberlands Patriots, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m....

Former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault has been assigned a public defender

Former Juneau Chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz and his defense team at the Dimond Courthouse in Juneau on Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Photo by Yvonne Krumrey/KTOO) A former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault now has a public defender. More than...

Holland America Line Makes Historic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut With Alaska Float

Holland America Line is sailing into new territory on November 27, becoming only the second major cruise line to debut a float in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Alaska-themed float marks a significant milestone as the cruise line...

More than a dozen public radio stations in Alaska to get temporary funding relief

Loren Dixon, the director of programming at KNBA, the flagship station for National Native News and owned by Koahnic Broadcast Corp., is shown on air July 10, 2025, at the station's studios in Anchorage, Alaska. The station is one of 14 around the...

This Week in Alaska History: Sept. 29-Oct. 5

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This week in Alaska history, we dive into a plane landing on a busy Anchorage street, a gunshot hole in the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline that spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of precious Alaska oil, and a fireball...

Senator Murkowski announces temporary BIA aid for 14 rural Alaska radio stations

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski | Lisa Murkowski Official websiteU.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski | Lisa Murkowski Official website U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has announced that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will provide temporary funding...

Southwest Airlines to launch first-ever Alaska flights

Southwest Airlines plans to start its first flights to Anchorage, Alaska, in early 2026. DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. You can read the original article here. Southwest...

‘He was a free spirit’: Alaska climber dies in fall on Yosemite’s El Capitan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaskan climber who was on the rise in climbing circles for his ascents on tough terrain and outgoing personality died Wednesday while summiting a popular peak in California’s Yosemite National Park. Balin Miller was...

Buy Alaska leases - 10/05/2025

Bid method for 3 areawide sales is cash bonus, fixed royalty, deadline Nov.13 Kay Cashman Petroleum News On Sept. 29, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas posted a notice saying that it is offering State of Alaska...

Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to hold talks in Alaska on Friday, with the US president's hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncertain, but with a last gasp offer from Putin of a possible nuclear deal that could help both...

Who among former North Alaska area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4?

On Saturday, Oct. 4, this former North Alaska area high school star will be competing. Norman Lilomaiava Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Defensive lineman Freshman 6′2″ 330 Barrow High School Next Game: vs. Central Washington Wildcats, Saturday,...

US Winter Weather Advisory: Snow 3-5 inches expected near Alaska in Upper Chena River Valley and Chena Hot Springs

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks, Alaska, has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the Upper Chena River Valley and surrounding high terrain. Snowfall is expected upto 10 PM Friday, with accumulations ranging from 3 to 6...

Which ex-high school standouts from South Central Alaska area will play on Saturday, Oct. 4?

On Saturday, Oct. 4, these former South Central Alaska area high school stars will be competing. Alani Makihele UNLV Rebels Senior 6′3″ 350 West High School Hometown: Anchorage Next Game: vs. Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. Caleb Wahlman...