WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center issued the following feature story: * * * Whole genome sequencing reveals key information for sustainable management of this valuable commercial species. * * * Understanding the genetic structure of fish populations is vital to managing them sustainably into the future. Now cutting-edge genetic research confirms panmixia in North Pacific sablefish: They migrate and mix throug  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska issued the following news release: An Anchorage man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for possessing and distributing controlled substances and possessing a firearm illegally. According to court documents, in November 2020, Mauricio Martinez, 22, was a drug dealer operating in Anchorage selling illicit drugs via a social media platform. Law enforcement became aware that, on at least one occasion, t  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: An indictment was returned yesterday in the District of Alaska charging Sergey Nefedov, 40, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mark Shumovich, 35, of Bellevue, Washington, with allegedly operating a scheme to illegally export nearly half a million dollars' worth of snowmachines and associated parts from the United States to Russia without the required licenses and   more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alaska District issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District participated in a ceremony to recognize the start of construction for the Kenai River Bluffs Erosion Project. Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, district commander, gathered alongside several stakeholders and political officials at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center and delivered remarks about the project's significance.  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 15 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Sripriya Ranganathan, Charge d'Affaires of India to the United States, visited Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 June 3, 2024. During her visit, she visited the Indian Air Forces participating in Red Flag-Alaska, and received briefings on the exercise. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has a long history of including Allies and  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Sustainable Fisheries posted the following feature story: * * * The Secretary determined that fishery resource disasters occurred in one Oregon and two Alaska salmon fisheries. * * * The Secretary of Commerce has determined that fishery resource disasters occurred in: * Oregon 2023 ocean commercial Chinook salmon fishery * Alaska 2022 Chignik salmon fishery * Alaska 2023 Upper Cook Inlet East S  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Sripriya Ranganathan, Charge d'Affaires of India to the United States, visited Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 June 3, 2024. During her visit, she visited the Indian Air Forces participating in Red Flag-Alaska, and received briefings on the exercise. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has a   more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney Various service members participating in Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 guess what aircraft they are being shown at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 11, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has a long history of including Allies and partners. This enables all involved to exchange tactic  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Indian Air Force maintainers prepare Rafale aircraft for takeoff during Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2024. Integrating forces strengthens joint planning, communication and execution to enhance interoperability and joint operational effectiveness. We take every opportunity to train with Ally and partner nations to improve military readin  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Samantha White, 354th Fighter Wing Six different units from across the globe, spanning three nations, joined forces on the ground and in the air for Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, May 30 - June 14, 2024, at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise conducted on the more th  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 16-271) on June 11, 2024: * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) approves the revised performance plans of Bristol Bay Cellular Partnership (BBCP), TelAlaska Cellular, Inc. (TelAlaska), and Windy City Cellular (WCC), filed pursuant to the terms provided by the Alaska Plan Order./1 The approved performance plans ar  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: An indictment was returned yesterday in the District of Alaska charging Sergey Nefedov, 40, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mark Shumovich, 35, of Bellevue, Washington, with allegedly operating a scheme to illegally export nearly half a million dollars' worth of snowmachines and associated parts from the United States to Russia without the required licenses and approvals, in violation of U.S. exp  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jeremy Scheier to serve as the superintendent of Manzanar National Historic Site in Independence, California, starting July 14, 2024. Scheier most recently served as the administrative officer at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. He was previously the administrative officer at Kenai Fjords Nationa  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: * * * NPS Anticipates Evaluating Two Easements for CIRI Johnson Tract Access * * * Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is seeking public comment as it prepares to conduct a resource analysis to evaluate two proposed easements needed to provide access to the Johnson Tract within Lake Clark National Park (Park). The attached newsletter describing the   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Ray McPadden to serve as the superintendent of Mojave National Preserve in Kelso, Calif., starting July 28, 2024. McPadden most recently served as the superintendent of Kobuk Valley National Park, Noatak National Preserve, and Cape Krusenstern National Monument, which span 9 million acres of Alaska's B  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center issued the following feature story: * * * Scientific team will continue conducting its photo-identification project this year using an uncrewed aerial system to estimate abundance and trends for this endangered whale population. * * * NOAA Fisheries is delaying a new aerial survey to track abundance and trends of Cook Inlet beluga whales until June 2025. Cook Inlet beluga wha  more

EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Eielson Air Force Base (354th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and provides a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, combined training. The exercise has a long history of including Allies and partners that enables all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. Faces of Red Flag Alaska highlights t  more