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Alaska petition wants marijuana vote
Alaskans are today allowed to possess small amounts of marijuana in their own homes but the sale of marijuana is still a crime.
Public Health Research Using Geographic Information Systems
The current special issue of Technology and Innovation - Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors , is devoted to public health research using Geographic Information Systems to help provide beneficial data for public health researchers focusing on health risks and food access in rural Alaska; racial disparities in health care and resources ... (more)
Writers' Conference starts Friday
The 12th annual Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference opens Friday at Land's End Resort.
Geographic Information Systems aid health research in developed and developing countries
The current special issue of Technology and Innovation - Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors , is devoted to public health research using Geographic Information Systems to help provide beneficial data for public health researchers focusing on health risks and food access in rural Alaska; racial disparities in health care and resources ... (more)
Oil Patch Bits: UMIAQ announces Strand new civil engineer
UMIAQ LLC said May 29 that Laura W. Strand, P.E., has joined its Engineering Department as an associate civil engineer.
Americans eating more smoked seafood products
There's no smoke and mirrors about it -- Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
Regents seek better communications from officials
The University of Alaska Regents asked its chancellors for better communications at a meeting Wednesday night in Fairbanks, before taking the discussion private.
NGC 6334: Shedding Light On Starburst Regions
This image of emission nebula NGC6334 , a star-forming region in the constellation Scorpius, was taken in 2007 using the Mosaic-2 imager on the Blanco 4-meter telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory.
Gary Heenan Staying At Utica College
Utica College Men's Hockey Coach Gary Heenan is no longer pursuing the coaching vacancy at the University of Alaska Anchorage, he told WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning.
Former UAA Star Running Again After Losing Feet
A former University of Alaska-Anchorage star is running again after losing both of his feet to frostbite.
Regents to talk budget, athletics at meeting
System spokeswoman Kate Wattum says Wednesday's meeting has been planned for several weeks.
Strand joins Umiaq's engineering department
Ms. Strand is a University of Alaska Anchorage graduate and a registered Professional Engineer, in Civil Engineering.
New Images of Comet ISON Hurtling Towards the Sun
Images of Comet ISON obtained using the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph at Gemini North on February 4, March 4, April 3, and May 4, 2013 .
UAA athletic fired after tumultuous weeks
The longtime athletic director of the University of Alaska Anchorage has been fired.
Coos Bay's Worthen Selected GNAC Athlete of Year
University of Alaska Anchorage javelin thrower Cody Parker and Seattle Pacific heptathlon athlete Ali Worthen have been selected the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Male and Female Athletes of the Year , respectively.
Americans eating more smoked seafood products
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
Lavrakas named chamber director
The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center board reached within its ranks for a new executive director and has named board member Jim Lavrakas to succeed current director Monte Davis after Davis leaves Homer in mid-August. "Jim is passionate about Homer and we are excited about moving forward with Jim at the helm," board president Pat Melone ... (more)
Graduates inspire with challenges, achievements, plans for future
Homer High School graduates, from left, Katie Pitzman, Ethan Kizzia, Katie Kirsis and Grant Arseneau march into the gym at the school's commencement ceremony Sunday evening.
Former UAA hockey coach accuseda
The University of Alaska Anchorage is investigating an allegation that its former hockey coach struck a player with a hockey stick, another black mark for the beleaguered program which suspended a search for a new coach after naming four finalists earlier this month.
Six Alaskans have been awarded Fulbright awards to study, lecture or conduct research abroad for the 2002-2003 academic year.