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13-06-2025
- Climate
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National Weather Service Issues First Heat Advisory Ever For Alaska This Weekend, But There's A Catch
The first heat advisory ever issued in the state of Alaska was put in place by the National Weather Service in Fairbanks for Sunday. This is in preparation for unseasonable warmth that's expected to invade the region this weekend, causing temperatures to soar nearly 15 degrees above average. Yes, this is indeed the first heat advisory ever issued in the state of Alaska. But there is a caveat. This is the first year that issuing heat advisories is even an option for the NWS offices in Fairbanks and Juneau, Alaska. These changes, which officially went into effect on June 2, will allow the Alaska forecast offices to better communicate heat information and impacts in their forecast areas. Fairbanks, Alaska, is currently forecast to reach the mid-to-upper 80s by Sunday, with the heat lasting into early week. These forecast temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees above average for this time of year, which is around 72 degrees in Fairbanks. The Sunday forecast barely exceeds the new criteria to trigger a heat advisory. Here are the temperature thresholds, depending on location within the state, that prompt an advisory with the Alaska offices: Interior: 85 degrees North Slope: 75 degrees Southeast: 80 degrees Don't scoff at these temperatures quite yet. In the same way that only a couple of inches of snow can cripple the South while Alaskans wouldn't even bat an eye, these temperatures, though seemingly mundane for many in the continental U.S., could be dangerous for those in Alaska. Places are built to withstand their climate - which, for Alaska, is on the colder end of the spectrum. As Alaska-based climatologist Brian Brettschneider pointed out on the social media platform Bluesky, many buildings, such as homes and schools, are built to retain heat – which, while ideal in the brutal winters, could pose a major threat as temperatures begin to rise. And most don't have air conditioning, either. While it's tempting to spend time outside once the temperatures warm up, it's important to stay safe in the heat. Heat stress is the leading weather-related cause of death. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Stay hydrated Avoid strenuous activities Wear light clothing Find an air-conditioned building if possible, and stay indoors Check on vulnerable individuals Caitlin Kaiser graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences before starting her career as a digital meteorologist with
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13-06-2025
- Business
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Northern Dynasty: Pebble Partnership Consents to EPA Request for Additional 20-day Abeyance to July 3, 2025
VANCOUVER, BC / / June 12, 2025 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership" or "PLP") have informed the government that they do not object to a motion from the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") (collectively, the "defendants") to hold the litigation in abeyance for a further 20 days. This is in addition to the prior 90- and 30-day abeyances previously requested by the defendants to give the leadership of the new administration time to familiarize themselves with the issues presented in this case and to decide how they wish to proceed. "We have been patient with the post-election process with the understanding that it takes time to get the right staff in place and working," said Ron Thiessen, Northern Dynasty President and CEO. "However, accelerating the production of critical metals like copper is important for Alaska and the U.S. and the roadblocks to permitting need to be removed. We can proceed with our court filings in the legal action against the preemptive and illegal Obama/Biden era EPA veto, if necessary, but it would be far more timely, efficient, and in-line with the current U.S. administration's objectives if this extraordinary restriction, implemented by the previous administration, is simply withdrawn." About Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Northern Dynasty is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada. Northern Dynasty's principal asset, owned through its wholly owned Alaska-based U.S. subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership, is a 100% interest in a contiguous block of 1,840 mineral claims in Southwest Alaska, including the Pebble deposit, located 200 miles from Anchorage and 125 miles from Bristol Bay. The Pebble Partnership is the proponent of the Pebble Project. For further details on Northern Dynasty and the Pebble Project, please visit the Company's website at or contact Investor services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at 1-800-667-2114. Public filings, which include forward looking information cautionary language and risk factor disclosure regarding the Company and the Pebble Project can be found in Canada at and in the United States at Ronald W. ThiessenPresident & CEO U.S. Media Contact:Dan Gagnier, Gagnier Communications (646) 569-5897 Forward Looking Information and other Cautionary Factors This document includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and under applicable provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements in this document, other than statements of historical facts, which address permitting and the development and production for the Pebble Project are forward-looking statements. Additional forward looking statements made by the Company under its continuous disclosure obligations include statements regarding (i) the development plan for the Pebble Project (ii) the right-sizing and de-risking of the Pebble Project, (iii) the design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project development plan, including projected capital and operating costs, (iv) the social integration of the Pebble Project into the Bristol Bay region and benefits for Alaska, (v) the political and public support for the permitting process, (vi) the ability of the Pebble Project to ultimately secure all required federal and state permits, (vii) the ability of the Company and/or the State of Alaska to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency's Final Determination process under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Record of Decision ("USACE ROD") through legal actions; (viii) exploration potential of the Pebble Project, (ix) future demand for copper, gold and other metals, (x) if permitting is ultimately secured, the ability to demonstrate the Pebble Project is ultimately commercially viable, and (xi) the potential addition of partners in the Pebble Project. Although NDM believes the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements should not be in any way be construed as guarantees that the Pebble Project will secure all required government permits or regarding the ability of NDM to develop the Pebble Project in light of the USACE ROD and its subsequent remand decision and the EPA's Final Determination, establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, achieve the required financing or develop the Pebble Project. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by NDM as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Assumptions used by NDM to develop forward-looking statements include the assumptions that (i) the Pebble Project will obtain all required environmental and other permits and all land use and other licenses without undue delay, (ii) any feasibility studies prepared for the development of the Pebble Project will be positive, (iii) NDM's estimates of mineral resources will not change, and NDM will be successful in converting mineral resources to mineral reserves, (iv) NDM will be able to establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, and (v) NDM will be successful in its legal action against the EPA and the USACE and any action taken by the EPA in connection with the Final Determination will ultimately not be successful in restricting or prohibiting development of the Pebble Project. In addition, the likelihood of future mining at the Pebble Project is subject to a large number of risks and will require achievement of a number of technical, economic and legal objectives, including (i) the current development plan may not reflect the ultimate mine plan for the Pebble Project, (ii) obtaining necessary mining and construction permits, licenses and approvals without undue delay, including without delay due to third party opposition or changes in government policies, (iii) finalization of the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (iv) the completion of feasibility studies demonstrating that any Pebble Project mineral resources that can be economically mined, (v) completion of all necessary engineering for mining and processing facilities, (vi) the ability of NDM to secure a partner for the development of the Pebble Project, and (vi) receipt by NDM of significant additional financing to fund these objectives as well as funding mine construction. NDM is also subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general economic and business conditions. Investors should also consider the risk factors identified in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed on SEDAR+ ( and included in its annual report on Form 40-F filed on EDGAR ( as well as the risk factors set out in the Company's subsequent public continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at and its home jurisdiction filings that are available at The National Environment Policy Act Environmental Impact Statement process requires a comprehensive "alternatives assessment" be undertaken to consider a broad range of development alternatives, the final project design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project and associated infrastructure may vary significantly from that currently contemplated. As a result, the Company will continue to consider various development options and no final project design has been selected at this time. SOURCE: Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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28-05-2025
- Entertainment
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ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NEW CATEGORIES
A note from Kelly Moneymaker, AIFF Humanitarian Award Recipient 2024 and owner of Alaska-based Drum Song Films ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dear Friends, I'm incredibly honored to join the AIFF (Anchorage International Film Festival) Board of Directors, alongside the brilliant and inspiring Princess Daazhraii Johnson. Together, with the amazing AIFF team, we're excited to continue to create space for storytellers from across Alaska, especially from our Indigenous voices across the state, nation, and Internationally. As we gear up to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Anchorage International Film Festival, I'm thrilled to share some exciting updates about what's ahead. This isn't just a milestone, it's a moment to honor where we've been and reimagine where we're going. AIFF has long championed independent voices, and this year we're deepening that mission with new creative opportunities, expanded outreach, and a renewed commitment to inclusion, equity, and authentic representation. Festival Director Adam Linkenhelt shares: "We're so pleased to welcome two extraordinary new voices to our Board of Directors this year: Princess Daazhraii Johnson, an Alaskan Native writer, producer, and actress known for her work on HBO's True Detective: Night Country and the animated PBS Kids series Molly of Denali—and Kelly Moneymaker, last year's AIFF Humanitarian Award winner for her beautiful Alaskan-made documentary Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life. Both bring deep roots in our community and an unwavering passion for graceful storytelling that uplifts Alaska's unique culture. And here's some of the exciting new categories we wanted to share with the Alaskan community. iPhone Super Shorts This brand-new category is all about scrappy, soulful, and wildly creative filmmaking. These are short scripted films or documentaries—under 6 minutes—shot entirely on an iPhone. It's proof that you don't need a big budget to tell a bold story. Sometimes all it takes is a phone, a vision, and the courage to hit record. As Festival Director Adam Linkenhelt puts it: "The iPhone Super Short is about the democratization of cinema: opening the door wide for anyone with a story and a phone, no matter where they're from, what age or what they've got. It's voices from Detroit, Baltimore, the heartland of America, villages across Alaska, and places you'd never expect, all coming together." Music Video Category We want to create a space where musicians and filmmakers are in the same room—where musicians who've picked up a camera, filmmakers who love music, and anyone who's taken a creative risk with a music video can share their work. If you've made a music video that's wild, personal, or just something different, we want to see it. This category is about showcasing music videos as a unique art form—where sound meets vision in ways that move, surprise, and inspire. Come join us and share your music and film with an audience that understands why music videos are such a beautiful, powerful way to tell stories. Native Voices Showcase Building on the powerful success of last year's Native Voices Showcase, we're proud to continue this vital program. This showcase creates a dedicated space for Indigenous filmmakers from diverse tribes around the globe to share their stories, challenge perceptions, and bring fresh perspectives to audiences in Alaska and beyond. It's about celebrating the rich complexity of Native experiences and giving voice to narratives that deserve to be seen and heard. A Word from Festival Director Pat McGee "These new categories reflect our commitment to fostering a creative environment where filmmakers and artists at every level—from local Alaskan storytellers and Native voices to international award-winning veterans—can come together. We believe in building a space where first-time filmmakers working with limited resources and seasoned professionals alike can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. It's about creating a community where fresh voices and experienced storytellers grow side by side. That's the kind of place we're proud to cultivate here at AIFF." We can't wait to celebrate 25 years of bold cinema with you this December. In the meantime, if you're a filmmaker, or know someone who's been quietly making something special, please consider submitting or passing the word along. We'd be honored to help bring more voices into the fold, especially those who haven't had the chance before. Submissions are open now on Film Freeway: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Drum Song Films Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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23-05-2025
- Business
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Northrim BanCorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.64 per Share
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.64 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2025. 'We are pleased to announce a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, as we continue to provide returns to our shareholders,' said Mike Huston, President and CEO. At the stock price of $87.35 per share at the close of the market on May 22, 2025, the current dividend equates to a yield of 2.93% on an annualized basis. On April 23, 2025, Northrim reported net income of $13.3 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $10.9 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024, and $8.2 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, in the first quarter a year ago. About Northrim BanCorp Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the holding company of Northrim Bank, an Alaska-based community bank with 20 branches throughout the state and differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska's economy and its 'Customer First Service' philosophy. The bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC, a specialty finance company and Residential Mortgage Holding Company, LLC, a regional home mortgage company. Pacific Wealth Advisors, LLC is an affiliated company. Contact: Mike Huston, President, CEO, and COO (907) 261-8750 Jed Ballard, Chief Financial Officer (907) 261-3539Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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23-05-2025
- Business
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Northrim BanCorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.64 per Share
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.64 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2025. 'We are pleased to announce a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, as we continue to provide returns to our shareholders,' said Mike Huston, President and CEO. At the stock price of $87.35 per share at the close of the market on May 22, 2025, the current dividend equates to a yield of 2.93% on an annualized basis. On April 23, 2025, Northrim reported net income of $13.3 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $10.9 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024, and $8.2 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, in the first quarter a year ago. About Northrim BanCorp Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the holding company of Northrim Bank, an Alaska-based community bank with 20 branches throughout the state and differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska's economy and its 'Customer First Service' philosophy. The bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC, a specialty finance company and Residential Mortgage Holding Company, LLC, a regional home mortgage company. Pacific Wealth Advisors, LLC is an affiliated company. Contact: Mike Huston, President, CEO, and COO (907) 261-8750 Jed Ballard, Chief Financial Officer (907) 261-3539Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
