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Small Quake Recorded near Denali National Park
Officials say an earthquake that was recorded near Denali National Park and Preserve rattled some nearby homes, but there have been no reports of damage. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says in a release that the minor earthquake happened just...
Tags: Natural Disasters
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Denali National Park Visitor Shoots Reportedly Charging Moose
Channel 2 NewsA family from Alaska was charged by a cow moose in Denali National Park and Preserve Thursday, leading one of its members to shoot it once in the head before park rangers euthanized the animal. Park spokesperson Kris Fister says the shooting happened...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Gun Control, Politics, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control
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Denali National Park Search Continues for Orphaned Moose Calves
Channel 2 NewsTwo moose calves orphaned near the Denali National Park and Preserve’s visitor center Thursday, when a visitor shot a charging cow moose, have not yet been found according to park staff. Park spokesperson Kris Fister says several park personnel,...Tags: Conservation, Wildlife, Endangered Species, Environmental Issues
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Eagle River Man Cleared of Shooting Moose at Denali National Park
Channel 2 NewsThe National Park Service will not seek charges against an Eagle River man who shot and injured a cow moose near the Denali Visitors Center after the moose reportedly charged at him Thursday evening. Robert Sirvid, 26 of Eagle River, told park rangers...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Gardens and Parks, Gun Control, Wildlife, Science and Technology
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Athabascan Elder Katie John Dies in Anchorage
Athabascan elder Katie John of Mentasta Lake has died. The Anchorage Daily News reports that John died early Friday at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. She is believed to have been 98 years old. John was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Denali National Park Set to Open for Summer
Channel 2 NewsDenali National Park and Preserve is gearing up to open for the summer despite some lingering snow cover. KUAC reports (http://bit.ly/16b4KbF) entrance-area facilities, like the visitor center, are scheduled to open for the season Wednesday. Sled dog... -
Debate Over Wolves Gets Political
Channel 2 NewsFeared, frequently photographed and often vilified in books or movies the wolf is a big part of our culture. Conservationists are worried this predatory creature may be no more in Denali National Park "I think fall of 2012, the count was 55 or 56 wolves... -
Villagers Seek Removal of Old Military Containers
Channel 2 NewsThe village of Anaktuvuk Pass has asked the National Park Service for permission to remove rusty fuel drums left behind by the Department of Defense more than 50 years ago. Most of the debris is located on Native allotments or Arctic Slope Regional...Tags: U.S. Department of Defense
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Wolf Numbers Decline 50 Percent in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Channel 2 NewsYukon-Charlie Rivers National Preserve, one of Alaska’s most remote national parks is entering spring with half the number of wolves it had last fall. The state’s predator control program is being cited as a contributing factor. The Park...Tags: Science and Technology, Biology
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Denali National Park Preps Spring Road Opening
Channel 2 NewsWith spring approaching, crews at the Denali National Park and Reserve will make preparations for its spring road opening. This month, crews will begin removing ice overflow buildup on sections of the road between mile three and mile seven. Steam will...Tags: Cross Country Skiing
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Park Service Names Diane Chung to Head Katmai Park
Channel 2 NewsAlaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve is getting a new superintendent. The National Park Service says Diane Chung was picked for the post. She is moving to Alaska from Arizona, where she was superintendent of the Flagstaff Area National...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Head of Denali National Park Visitor Center Retiring
Channel 2 NewsAfter 30 years working at Denali National Park, Claire Curtis is leaving her post as the person in charge of the visitor center. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner says the 58-year-old Curtis is retiring from the National Park Service. She and her husband,...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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