October is officially Pedestrian Safety Month in Alaska! š¶āāļøš Governor Dunleavy issued the declaration urging Alaskans to commit to safe driving and watching out for those sharing the road, especially after Anchorage saw a decade-high in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 and 11 deaths by September this year. The Alaska DOT has vital safety tips for everyone: pedestrians should wear reflective gear and cross legally; drivers should be alert and mind their speed, especially as it gets darkerādriving over 45 MPH can mean you 'overdrive your headlights.' Get the full safety breakdown here: #Alaska#AlaskaLife #AlaskaSafety #PedestrianSafetyMonth#ShareTheRoad#DriveSafe#WalkSafe... See MoreSee Less
Welcome to this week's Community Corner! Check out these events happening around the Kenai Peninsula: Wednesday, October 8 Wellness Wednesday (South Peninsula Hospital): 5:30 PMā7:30 PM. Join PMHNP/CNM Hayley Walters for a vital talk on mental health in pregnancy and postpartum. Includes Yin Yoga and free soup. š¤° #MentalHealth#Homer Community Teen Art Project (Homer Council on the Arts): 4:00 PMā6:00 PM. Teens (12-18) get a free art space to create a public art project focusing on youth mental health. Snacks provided! šØ #TeenArt#Homer Thursday, October 9 Annual Educator Evening (The Pratt Museum): 4:00 PMā6:00 PM. Local educators can explore museum resources, kits, and field trip opportunities. Includes gallery tour, refreshments, networking, and a 10% store discount. FREE, but pre-registration is required. š #EducatorEvent#PrattMuseum Friday, October 10 Riedel Wine Glass Experience (Homer Council on the Arts): 6:00 PM. Learn how glass shape affects wine taste with a workshop including 4 wine tastings and lite bites. Take home a 4-glass set ($198 value). Proceeds benefit HCOA. Limited seats! š· #WineTasting#Fundraiser Saturday, October 11 Oktoberfest (Aspen Creek Assisted Living): 12:00 PMā4:00 PM. A fun, community-wide celebration with live music, food, drinks, and classic games. Vendors/breweries welcome. Bring your family! š„Ø #Oktoberfest#Community Second Saturday (The Pratt Museum): 11:00 AMā4:00 PM. Enjoy FREE admission! Join the Skeleton Scavenger Hunt with prizes and an "Object at Hand" demo featuring a raven skeleton (12:00 PMā2:00 PM). š¦“ #FreeAdmission#FamilyFun Chilkat Weaving Demo (Bunnell Street Arts Center): 1:00 PMā3:00 PM. Watch weaver Laine Rinehart demonstrate the intricate art of Ravenstail or Chilkat weaving on a large loom. Suggested donation $10-$20. š§µ #Weaving#ArtDemo Wildlife Felting Classes (Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center): 1:00 PMā3:00 PM. Craft a Sandhill Crane with Lora Haller. Registration is required. Suggested $3 donation. š¦ #Felting#Crafts What event are you most looking forward to checking out this week? ... See MoreSee Less
Great news for Alaska travelers! Southwest Airlines is adding service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) starting May 2026! āļø They'll offer one daily flight from Anchorage to Denver and one from Anchorage to Las Vegas. COO Andrew Watterson says Anchorage checks all the boxes for their customers! Flights go on sale next week when the schedule is published. This is a huge win for tourism and travel choice in Alaska! Read all the details here: #SouthwestAirlines#Anchorage #Alaska#TravelNews#FlyAlaska #ANC #Denver#LasVegas#Aviation šļøāļø ... See MoreSee Less
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council secured its full 2025 funding but now faces chaos from the looming federal government shutdown. šØ The council's October meeting, already moved online due to prior budget fears, is seeing hasty agenda changes as federal scientists advising on Alaska's fisheries may soon be absent. Key decisions on Bering Sea snow crab and red king crab management, plus adjustments to incidental catch rules, are at risk of postponement. NOAA officials warn a long shutdown could seriously impact timely fish stock assessments. Read why this is challenging essential Alaska fisheries management: #Alaska#AlaskaFisheries #GovernmentShutdown#FisheryManagement#NOAA š¦š ... See MoreSee Less
The council, which manages fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, shifted to an online-only October meeting and now may postpone some of its planned work
Alaskan scientists found the celebrated Salmon River in Kobuk Valley National Park is now a "rusting river" due to climate-change-induced permafrost thaw. š± This acid rock drainage is leaching toxic levels of iron, aluminum, and other metalsāsimilar to mining pollutionāinto a protected waterway, a new study reveals. Researchers found metal concentrations exceed EPA standards, posing a risk to aquatic life and potentially impacting Western Alaska salmon runs. Read more about this alarming, remote pollution: #Alaska#ClimateChange#PermafrostThaw#RustingRivers šā°ļø ... See MoreSee Less
A study of the ārustingā Salmon River and its tributaries in Kobuk Valley National Park suggests that permafrost thaw is causing wider ecological problems.
Huge congrats to UAF grad students Willa Johnson and Xochitl MuƱoz for earning the prestigious 2025-2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! šš¬Willa, a marine biology master's student, is diving into microplastics in wild-caught fish in Southeast Alaska. š contaminating Xochitl, a paleontology master's student, is digging up small theropod dinosaurs from Alaskaās North Slope, uncovering ancient Arctic ecosystems. š¦āļøThis fellowship provides three years of financial support and incredible professional development. Read more about their groundbreaking research and this impressive achievement! #Alaska#UAF#NSFGRFP#GradResearch#ScienceFellowship#AlaskaScience #MarineBiology#Paleontology#STEM#HigherEd šš³š¦ ... See MoreSee Less
New York is getting a dose of the Last Frontier! šļø Holland America Line is celebrating nearly 80 years of cruising Alaska with a tribute float in this year's Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade. The design, unveiled in Juneau, aims to honor Alaska's landscapes and inspire travelers to experience its grandeur. Get a sneak peek at the majesty coming to Manhattan this November: #Alaska#MacysParade#ThanksgivingDayParade#HollandAmerica#TravelInspiration š¢ ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats to Chunk, the new champion of Fat Bear Week! š»š The hefty bruin, estimated at 1,200 pounds, won with over 96,000 votes in a record-setting year that saw 1.7 million total votes. The competition, which originated in 2014, has become a national phenomenon used in classrooms to teach about conservation and Alaska's massive Katmai bears. Creator Mike Fitz noted this year's bracket was "unpredictable" and highlighted Chunk's powerful story of persevering through a broken jaw to become one of the river's largest, most dominant bears. See the winner and read more about the competition's rise: #Alaska#AlaskaLife #FatBearWeek#KatmaiNationalPark#AlaskaWildlife #Chunk#Conservation š„ ... See MoreSee Less
With a new champion of āFat Bear Weekā crowned for an 11th year running, Alaskans can look back on this yearās competition and celebrate what makes it so compelling.
Remembering Jane Goodall, the groundbreaking primatologist whose work with chimpanzees changed how we view all wildlife. š The Alaska Zoo says her message of conservation and compassion deeply influences their work with Arctic species, like polar bears, every day. Goodall's legacy as a UN Messenger of Peace continues to inspire conservationists globally. Read more about her impact: #Alaska#JaneGoodall#Conservation#WildlifePioneer#AlaskaZoo #ProtectWildlife š ... See MoreSee Less
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October is officially Pedestrian Safety Month in Alaska! š¶āāļøš Governor Dunleavy issued the declaration urging Alaskans to commit to safe driving and watching out for those sharing the road, especially after Anchorage saw a decade-high in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 and 11 deaths by September this year. The Alaska DOT has vital safety tips for everyone: pedestrians should wear reflective gear and cross legally; drivers should be alert and mind their speed, especially as it gets darkerādriving over 45 MPH can mean you 'overdrive your headlights.' Get the full safety breakdown here:
#Alaska #AlaskaLife #AlaskaSafety #PedestrianSafetyMonth #ShareTheRoad #DriveSafe #WalkSafe ... See MoreSee Less
DOT explains ways drivers, pedestrians can stay safe during Pedestrian Safety Month
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Welcome to this week's Community Corner! Check out these events happening around the Kenai Peninsula:
Wednesday, October 8 Wellness Wednesday (South Peninsula Hospital): 5:30 PMā7:30 PM. Join PMHNP/CNM Hayley Walters for a vital talk on mental health in pregnancy and postpartum. Includes Yin Yoga and free soup. š¤° #MentalHealth #Homer
Community Teen Art Project (Homer Council on the Arts): 4:00 PMā6:00 PM. Teens (12-18) get a free art space to create a public art project focusing on youth mental health. Snacks provided! šØ #TeenArt #Homer
Thursday, October 9 Annual Educator Evening (The Pratt Museum): 4:00 PMā6:00 PM. Local educators can explore museum resources, kits, and field trip opportunities. Includes gallery tour, refreshments, networking, and a 10% store discount. FREE, but pre-registration is required. š #EducatorEvent #PrattMuseum
Friday, October 10 Riedel Wine Glass Experience (Homer Council on the Arts): 6:00 PM. Learn how glass shape affects wine taste with a workshop including 4 wine tastings and lite bites. Take home a 4-glass set ($198 value). Proceeds benefit HCOA. Limited seats! š· #WineTasting #Fundraiser
Saturday, October 11 Oktoberfest (Aspen Creek Assisted Living): 12:00 PMā4:00 PM. A fun, community-wide celebration with live music, food, drinks, and classic games. Vendors/breweries welcome. Bring your family! š„Ø #Oktoberfest #Community
Second Saturday (The Pratt Museum): 11:00 AMā4:00 PM. Enjoy FREE admission! Join the Skeleton Scavenger Hunt with prizes and an "Object at Hand" demo featuring a raven skeleton (12:00 PMā2:00 PM). š¦“ #FreeAdmission #FamilyFun
Chilkat Weaving Demo (Bunnell Street Arts Center): 1:00 PMā3:00 PM. Watch weaver Laine Rinehart demonstrate the intricate art of Ravenstail or Chilkat weaving on a large loom. Suggested donation $10-$20. š§µ #Weaving #ArtDemo
Wildlife Felting Classes (Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center): 1:00 PMā3:00 PM. Craft a Sandhill Crane with Lora Haller. Registration is required. Suggested $3 donation. š¦ #Felting #Crafts
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Great news for Alaska travelers! Southwest Airlines is adding service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) starting May 2026! āļø They'll offer one daily flight from Anchorage to Denver and one from Anchorage to Las Vegas. COO Andrew Watterson says Anchorage checks all the boxes for their customers! Flights go on sale next week when the schedule is published. This is a huge win for tourism and travel choice in Alaska! Read all the details here: #SouthwestAirlines #Anchorage #Alaska #TravelNews #FlyAlaska #ANC #Denver #LasVegas #Aviation šļøāļø ... See MoreSee Less
Southwest Airlines is coming to Alaska
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Southwest Airlines will be adding seasonal service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport beginning in May 20260 CommentsComment on Facebook
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council secured its full 2025 funding but now faces chaos from the looming federal government shutdown. šØ The council's October meeting, already moved online due to prior budget fears, is seeing hasty agenda changes as federal scientists advising on Alaska's fisheries may soon be absent. Key decisions on Bering Sea snow crab and red king crab management, plus adjustments to incidental catch rules, are at risk of postponement. NOAA officials warn a long shutdown could seriously impact timely fish stock assessments. Read why this is challenging essential Alaska fisheries management: #Alaska #AlaskaFisheries #GovernmentShutdown #FisheryManagement #NOAA š¦š ... See MoreSee Less
Challenges and shutdowns force changes for North Pacific Fishery Management Council | Peninsula Clarion
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The council, which manages fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, shifted to an online-only October meeting and now may postpone some of its planned work0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaskan scientists found the celebrated Salmon River in Kobuk Valley National Park is now a "rusting river" due to climate-change-induced permafrost thaw. š± This acid rock drainage is leaching toxic levels of iron, aluminum, and other metalsāsimilar to mining pollutionāinto a protected waterway, a new study reveals. Researchers found metal concentrations exceed EPA standards, posing a risk to aquatic life and potentially impacting Western Alaska salmon runs. Read more about this alarming, remote pollution: #Alaska #ClimateChange #PermafrostThaw #RustingRivers šā°ļø ... See MoreSee Less
When permafrost thaw turns Arctic Alaska river red, toxicity levels rise, scientists find
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A study of the ārustingā Salmon River and its tributaries in Kobuk Valley National Park suggests that permafrost thaw is causing wider ecological problems.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Huge congrats to UAF grad students Willa Johnson and Xochitl MuƱoz for earning the prestigious 2025-2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! šš¬Willa, a marine biology master's student, is diving into microplastics in wild-caught fish in Southeast Alaska. š contaminating Xochitl, a paleontology master's student, is digging up small theropod dinosaurs from Alaskaās North Slope, uncovering ancient Arctic ecosystems. š¦āļøThis fellowship provides three years of financial support and incredible professional development. Read more about their groundbreaking research and this impressive achievement! #Alaska #UAF #NSFGRFP #GradResearch #ScienceFellowship #AlaskaScience #MarineBiology #Paleontology #STEM #HigherEd šš³š¦ ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska graduate students awarded national research fellowship for work in sciences | Peninsula Clarion
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Willa Johnson and Xochitl MuƱoz are recipients of the 2025-2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships0 CommentsComment on Facebook
New York is getting a dose of the Last Frontier! šļø Holland America Line is celebrating nearly 80 years of cruising Alaska with a tribute float in this year's Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade. The design, unveiled in Juneau, aims to honor Alaska's landscapes and inspire travelers to experience its grandeur. Get a sneak peek at the majesty coming to Manhattan this November: #Alaska #MacysParade #ThanksgivingDayParade #HollandAmerica #TravelInspiration š¢ ... See MoreSee Less
Holland America float announced for 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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This yearās Macyās Thanksgiving Parade will have a familiar face for some: Alaskaās very own Holland America.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congrats to Chunk, the new champion of Fat Bear Week! š»š The hefty bruin, estimated at 1,200 pounds, won with over 96,000 votes in a record-setting year that saw 1.7 million total votes. The competition, which originated in 2014, has become a national phenomenon used in classrooms to teach about conservation and Alaska's massive Katmai bears. Creator Mike Fitz noted this year's bracket was "unpredictable" and highlighted Chunk's powerful story of persevering through a broken jaw to become one of the river's largest, most dominant bears. See the winner and read more about the competition's rise: #Alaska #AlaskaLife #FatBearWeek #KatmaiNationalPark #AlaskaWildlife #Chunk #Conservation š„ ... See MoreSee Less
A record year: What made ‘Fat Bear Week’ 2025 so compelling
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With a new champion of āFat Bear Weekā crowned for an 11th year running, Alaskans can look back on this yearās competition and celebrate what makes it so compelling.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Remembering Jane Goodall, the groundbreaking primatologist whose work with chimpanzees changed how we view all wildlife. š The Alaska Zoo says her message of conservation and compassion deeply influences their work with Arctic species, like polar bears, every day. Goodall's legacy as a UN Messenger of Peace continues to inspire conservationists globally. Read more about her impact: #Alaska #JaneGoodall #Conservation #WildlifePioneer #AlaskaZoo #ProtectWildlife š ... See MoreSee Less
From Africa to Alaska: Jane Goodall’s message of compassion endures
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Goodallās death at 91 sparks reflections in Alaska, where her message of compassion for animals resonates deeply0 CommentsComment on Facebook