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White House NEPA overhaul opens 13.1 million federal acres to coal leasing
Trump administration opened 13.1 million federal acres to coal leasing and fast-tracked energy permits to under 28 days, affecting subsistence resources across Alaska's North Slope.
by Maggie AlaskaNews8h ago2 min readAI
Jade Fire reaches 40% containment near Ambler; Whakatna Fire controlled
Jade Fire near Ambler is 40% contained with unburned ground between the fire and the community landfill, while 22 smokejumpers freed from two controlled fires are now fighting new ignitions near Ruby.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3d ago1 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
A wildfire that started in a village landfill has burned to within a mile of Ambler — and warmer weather is coming
Crews have reached 40 percent containment on the 1,447 acre Kopshesut Fire near Ambler. • Warming weather this week could push toxic landfill smoke into the village. • Residents should monitor air quality for health risks. • Check the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation website for updates.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAIAlaska
Jade Fire ignites near Kopshesut origin point, threatens Ambler landfill
You bought one fire was bad? How about two fires!
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
AG Nominee Cox Defends 110+ Amicus Briefs, Faces Questions on Alaska Priorities
Attorney General-designee Stephen Cox defended signing Alaska onto approximately 110 amicus briefs in eight months during his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing, while senators questioned whether these national cases distract from Alaska-specific priorities like domestic violence prosecution.
by Alaska News2mo ago4 min readAIJuneau, AK, USA
Firefighters hold flare-up on Kopshesut Fire near Ambler
Firefighters held back a flare-up on the Kopshesut Fire near Ambler on Saturday, keeping it to about 1,500 acres and 20% contained as 68 personnel work to stop the spread toward the village.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAIAmbler
Second Fire in Two Weeks Ignites Near Ambler on Kobuk River
A new lightning-caused fire ignited Sunday across the Kobuk River from Ambler, the second blaze near the Northwest Arctic village in less than two weeks, while the 1,447-acre Kopshesut Fire remains only 70% contained with 42 firefighters still on scene.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
Ambler landfill fire burns Native allotment, raises toxic smoke fears
A landfill fire that started June 4 in Ambler has burned nearly 1,500 acres including a Native allotment, with smoke from burning trash posing health risks to elders, children, and people with heart or lung conditions.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago2 min readAIAmbler
Fire burns within mile of Ambler as crews race to protect village
The Kopshesut Fire burned within a mile of Ambler on Friday, with 24 smokejumpers and incoming crews working to protect the village of 274 residents before winds push the 500-acre blaze closer.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAIAmbler
DOT&PF proposes five-year lease extensions for Ambler Metals at Dahl Creek Airport
Alaska DOT&PF is extending Ambler Metals' five-year leases at Dahl Creek Airport for mining exploration and fuel storage without opening them to competing bids. Comments due July 27.
by Bill AlaskaNews4h ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
Jade Fire near Ambler reaches 70% containment
The Jade Fire, burning 3 miles west of Ambler, reached 70% containment Sunday after five days of work by two crews. Firefighters are still grid-searching for hotspots and the landfill has not been reached.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2d ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
