ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2023: Alaska's national parks have received millions of dollars to conduct climate change and infrastructure work in parks across the state. In fiscal year 2023, President Biden's Investing in America agenda, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act will provide $52 million to the National Park Service (NPS) to fund projects throu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Regional Office issued the following news: * * * Contest fosters local pride, awareness, and stewardship of endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales * * * There's extra Alaskan pride in this year's Belugas Count! event. Posters promoting the event will feature the artwork of Alaska resident Barb Lake, the winner of the 2023 Belugas Count! poster contest. "Belugas Count! is an excellent and fun opportuni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Regional Office issued the following news: * * * NOAA increases award to $20,000 as endangered Steller sea lions continue to turn up dead in the Copper River Delta. * * * Multiple endangered Steller sea lions have been found dead with evidence of human interactions along the Copper River Delta this summer. These animals do not appear to have been struck and lost during subsistence hunting by Alaska Na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Regional Office issued the following news: * * * As one of the most abundant and valuable groundfish species harvested off Alaska's coast, Pacific cod require a more efficient solution to regulate harvest. * * * NOAA Fisheries issued a final rule to implement a new program that will improve management of the Pacific cod trawl fishery. Amendment 122 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Sea ice is still a substantial barrier to Arctic vessel traffic * * * There has been much buzz about the warming planet's melting Arctic region opening shipping routes and lengthening travel seasons in ocean passageways that ice once blocked. Expanded fishing, trade and tourism is envisioned. Operative word: Envisioned. Scientists at Michigan State University and other institutions repor  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Jerry Merideth, USAMEB PAO USAMEB Unique Army brigade welcomes new commander. The U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade, U.S. Army Recruiting Command farewelled Col. Stephen Battle and welcomed Col. Karen Rutka to command of the Army's most unique brigade, July 7 here. Rutka takes the reins at USAMEB after a year-long fellowship at the University of Louisville. Taking command of USAMEB is somew  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 begins Aug. 10 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex through Aug. 25. Red Flag-Alaska provides realistic aircraft flight training in a simulated combat environment. RF-A provides a unique opportunity with real surface-to-air and air-to-air threat replications through Aggressor units, providing a realistic opposing force by employing enemy tactics during a  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 begins Aug. 10 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex through Aug. 25. Red Flag-Alaska provides realistic aircraft flight training in a simulated combat environment. RF-A provides a unique opportunity with real surface-to-air and air-to-air threat replications through Aggressor units, providing a realistic opposing force by empl  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 begins Aug. 10 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex through Aug. 25. Red Flag-Alaska provides realistic aircraft flight training in a simulated combat environment. RF-A provides a unique opportunity with real surface-to-air and air-to-air threat replications through Aggressor units, providing a realistic opposing fo  more