The object was found near the mouth of the Kinia River. It contains some sort of technology, as it has a green light illuminated, indicating it is "on."
Dead birds suspected to have died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been found on Kigigak Island and Tutakoke River in Alaska, with other bird species displaying unusual behaviors.
As of June 1, laboratory testing was still underway and had not yet fully confirmed which variant of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza the migratory bird had, and there are other possible detections this year, according to Alaska State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach.
On September 17, 2023 Typhoon Merbok hit the coast of Tununak, Alaska. Here are some photos taken by Roseanne Panruk, after the storm caused by Typhoon Merbok
The musk ox were stranded on the ice floes after wandering onto the sea ice during breakup.
Three foxes from three Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities have tested positive for rabies in recent weeks.
"This is the first time I've seen this kind of caterpillar in this area."
Unusual cone clouds in the air likely produced precipitation that evaporated before reaching the ground, due to unusually warm conditions.
Patrick Jones, wildlife biologist for the state Department of Fish and Game, said he has heard of dogs killing moose, caribou and a days-old musk ox calf, but nothing like this attack.
During fall time, we only hand pick when the blackberries turn brown. As I was picking I saw this wild iris, like it bloomed just a few days ago. I was very awed to see this flower in October.
When Jazmin James hadn’t returned to Tununak by Easter Sunday as planned, the family reported him missing. His snowmachine was found on sea ice, partly submerged in water.
About a year ago, Tununak opened a $19 million, state-of-the-art airport, but shifting permafrost is buckling the runway.
Tununak Airport near Bethel is facing a catastrophic problem, as airlines are refusing to land there due to the village's shifting permafrost.
Unknown butterfly observed in southwest Alaska.
An abundant harvest of various berries this year.
Early Salmonberries (Rubus chamaemorus)
Early and abundant salmonberries (Rubus chamaemorus)
Early salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) boom
Unusual atmospheric rainbow-like
An unusual visitor, or new neighbor?
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