Alaska DOT&PF Receives $177.4 Million FTA Grant to Modernize Ferry Services
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has been awarded three competitive Rural Ferry Program grants by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), totaling $177.4 million to enhance the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS).
Wood frogs: farthest north amphibian cannibals
Their staccato voices can make a muskeg bog as loud as a city street, though most are so small they could sit in a coffee cup without scraping their noses.
AVV Women of Distinction Honorees Announced
Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV) has announced their 2024 Honorees.
Valdez Terminal Harvest Area Coho Salmon Sport Fishery Closed
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is closing the Valdez Terminal Harvest Area to sport fishing for coho salmon, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, September 13 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Alaska Congressional Delegation Lauds Continued Investment in Alaska Ferries
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK) today announced the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) substantial award of $177 million in federal grants for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS).
Music News
Kane Brown to be honored at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
Kane Brown has been chosen to receive the Country Champion Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.…
Zac Brown Band drops ‘No Wake Zone’ EP
Zac Brown Band has dropped their new five-track EP No Wake Zone, across all digital music platforms. The…
Pharrell Williams shares the song ‘Piece by Piece’ from his upcoming biopic
Pharrell Williams has shared a new song ‘Piece By Piece’ from the soundtrack of his upcoming LEGO biopic…
Dream Theater to launch North American leg of 40th Anniversary Tour
Dream Theater have announced 2025 North American dates for their 40th anniversary tour. The trek, dubbed ‘An Evening…
Sports News
PGA says LIV players will not be prohibited from playing in Ryder Cup and PGA Championship
The PGA of America announced that LIV Golf players will be eligible to play in the Ryder Cup…
LA Rams WR Cooper Kupp to avoid injured reserve after suffering high-ankle sprain
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will not be place on the injured reserve list, despite dealing…
WNBA picks Portland as 15th franchise, team to begin play in 2026
The WNBA announced Wednesday that Portland, Oregon has been selected as its newest expansion franchise, which will begin…
NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, joining alma mater St. Bonaventure basketball as GM
NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, who reported breaking information in the form of social media posts that came to…