Alaska's halibut numbers are dropping fast. This is a big deal for small fishing businesses. They see fewer fish every day. This means less work and less money for people who depend on fishing. Big trawling ships are part of the problem. They catch lots of fish they don't even want. This is called
California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri
California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic
California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis
Alaska's Railbelt region faces a significant energy challenge. The demand for natural gas is growing, but local production is declining. By 2035, the region will need more gas than it can produce. The Point Nikiski LNG facility is being converted to import gas. This is a quick solution, but it won'
Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w
Alaska's senators have always been known for their openness. They've made it a point to hear out their constituents. But lately, Sen. Dan Sullivan seems to have forgotten this important part of his job. Recently, Sullivan spoke at an Anchorage Chamber of Commerce event. He talked about a budget bil
Alaska's state seal is old. It's been around for 70 years. But does it really show what Alaska is all about today? State seals are like a state's logo. They show what's important to the state. You see it on ballots, official papers, and even on the walls of the capitol building. Back in the day, th
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
California has set up a digital platform for people to share videos, pictures, and other proof of possible misconduct by federal immigration officers. This move comes as part of a broader response to the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. In recent times, immigration agents have be
