Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say

A volcano near Alaska's largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Wednesday it had measured during …

New Alaska revenue forecast worsens state’s big projected budget deficits

The state of Alaska is still facing a significant budget deficit despite a revised state revenue forecast published Wednesday by the Alaska Department of Revenue. Oil revenue makes up about 40% of Alaska’s general-purpose revenue, leaving state finances …

Alaska volcano ‘likely’ to erupt in the coming weeks as experts warn of 'extremely hazardous' event

Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano is "likely" to erupt within the next few weeks or months, scientists have revealed as they warn of the potential for an "extremely hazardous" explosion. "Significantly elevated volcanic gas …

Youth lose climate lawsuit targeting Alaska LNG

An Alaska judge has dismissed a challenge from young activists who say a proposed project to ship liquefied natural gas from the North Slope to Asian markets would harm their right to a clean environment. The Tuesday decision from Alaska Superior Court …

Alaska Author Night features Laurie Robertson

The Fairbanks Library Foundation’s monthly Alaska Author Night will feature local author Laurie Robertson at 6 p.m. March 19 in the TOTE Auditorium at Noel Wien Library. Robertson, a Fairbanks writer, has penned a historical romance (“Crossing at Sweet …

Spurr volcano (Alaska): elevated gas emissions

Screenshot of the Spurr volcano from the AVO video (image: Alaska Volcano Observatory)The elevated activity at the volcano continues. During an overflight on 7 and 11 March, volcanologists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory detected significantly …

Alaska House passes $1,000 per student funding boost, after three days of debate

HOW THEY VOTED In favor Robyn Niayuq Burke, D-Utqiagvik Jeremy Bynum, R-Ketchikan Ashley Carrick, D-Fairbanks Julie Coulombe, R-Anchorage Maxine Dibert, D-Fairbanks Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham Ted Eischeid, D-Anchorage Zack Fields, D-Anchorage Neal Foster, …

Dena games celebrate Alaska Native culture in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The 2025 Dena Games begin March 13 at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. The sporting event, hosted by the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), brings community members together to participate in a series …

UPDATE: Alaska officials discuss risk and threat of possible Mt. Spurr eruption

Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska ‘likely’ to erupt in the coming weeks or months: scientists

Alaska’s Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles away from the state’s largest city, will “likely” erupt in the coming weeks or months for the first time in over 30 years, according to scientists. Significantly elevated levels of volcanic gas emissions and …