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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Tanacross #Alaska #Dene #Language k’įį t’ą́ą’ xdít-tsiik "birch leaves turned yellow" k’įį t’ą́ą’ xdeltthox "birch leaves are brown" Wunenh Ch’et’ą̌ą’ Dit-tsiig "month when leaves turn yellow" i.e.September k'ah du' teddh tah natl’esnalgót "now it gets dark at night" naxúlsóx "it is frosty"

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I know I’m friends with the right people because on Election Day, my social feeds turn into a nonstop voting party parade and I am tossing heart reacts out there like birdseed at a wedding.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If you're in Fairbanks on Saturday and would like to revisit the cold 2025-26 winter, I'll be giving a talk at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center downtown. The topic is: "How can it still be very cold in a rapidly warming Arctic." #akwx #AlaskaSky #Fairbanks #UAF @leahwrenn.bsky.social

Splash Screen for the UAF GI Science for Alaska Summer Series 2026

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My personal conspiracy theory is that the auto industry came up with the trolley problem to demonize public transit 🧐

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Anchorage Daily News @adn.com · 28/07/2026

Former colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

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Longtime Anchorage Daily News photojournalist Bob Hallinen dies at 77

Former colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Maybe this is old-man-yells-at-cloud of me, but I am super tired of the trend of random influencers, many of whom don't even live in the state, delivering weird AI-generated summaries of Alaska news, history, etc. Is this happening everywhere, or does Alaska get more of it because of exotic cachet?

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Per @adn.com and @irissamuels.bsky.social, Walker saying he's not going to decide whether to get in until the deadline on Monday. I feel like there have to be easier ways to get Click Bishop to call you and ask you to please please please not do something. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

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Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker weighing another run for governor

Republican-turned-independent Bill Walker said he wants to highlight the need for a long-term fiscal plan.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

At 81 years old, my dad just ate at Arby's for the first time in his life. He is stoked about it their "exclusive Arby's sauce!" in a way that very earnest and sweet.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This early summer has been pretty awesome; no complaints. But it will be OK when I can stop bringing my pepper plants back inside before bed because it's pretty chilly in the middle of the night.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Solid editorial from @adn.com: "If tax concessions are central to making the project financeable, Alaskans deserve to know exactly what they are being asked to give up, what protections come with that bargain and why this particular structure is the right one." www.adn.com/opinions/edi...

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Editorial: Alaska can’t govern by ransom note

A special session will only succeed if the governor, Glenfarne and lawmakers come with answers instead of ultimatums.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Me watching the amendment-palooza on the House floor for the gas line bill in #akleg:

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

More of this, please; we’ve earned it and my pepper plants love it.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Fairbanks February snowfall total through Monday up 36.1 inches (91.7cm), the second highest February total on record and the tenth highest for any calendar month since 1915. #akwx #Climate #Snow @themattphelps.bsky.social @tomhewittnews.bsky.social @bikewritedave.bsky.social

Screenshot of the February daily climate summary for Fairbanks Airport from NWS showing the monthly snowfall total through February 23 of 36.1 inches.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is one of my favorite Christmas carols, but I can admit that “The which his mother Mary did nothing take in scorn” is an absolute dumpster fire of a bar.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

It’s gross out there. Wistfully remembering the below-zero trick-or-treating of my youth.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Damn. Stay safe, northwest Alaska. Yet another reason why Congress rescinding public radio funds was a terrible, short-sighted action that will endanger Alaskans’ lives. These stations and the disaster updates they broadcast are an essential lifeline.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

If Alaska could have levied a production tax/royalty on sales of ranch dressing like we did Prudhoe Bay oil, we wouldn’t have the fiscal problems we do now 🤔

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Pat Race @pat.alaskarobotics.com · 07/10/2025

Municipal elections day in Alaska!

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Na Mee @yourfriendnamee.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Thank you @adn.com for publishing my obituary for perhaps the most beloved bear in the world: the late, great, king 480 Otis.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This looks bad: Monday afternoon report of rock slides and building collapses at Elfin Cove, on Chichagof Island in northern Southeast Alaska. #akwx #ExtremeWeather @spiraledu.bsky.social @alaska.bsky.social

Damage report from NWS Juneau with report from Elfin Cove of trees blown down, building collapses and rockslides.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Always great to see @deephi11.bsky.social out on the Equinox course! Also grateful her house is only a few miles in, because this would be more of a painful hobble at mile 20 😂

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I know that I will one day be old, but I hope I’m never “leaves my phone camera shutter noise on” old.

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Lee Petersen @leepetersen.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Sandhill cranes at Creamer's Field earlier this evening. #alaska #fairbanks

Two sandhill cranes in mid-flight against a pale blue evening sky. The nearer crane is sharply focused, its wings fully extended, showing brown feathers with a reddish crown and long neck stretched forward. Its legs trail straight behind in flight. The second crane is partly visible, slightly behind and out of focus, with wings arched upward. The blurred outlines of treetops sit low at the bottom edge of the frame.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The other day I saw a black convertible Corvette rolling around Fairbanks with the vanity plate TAX FRD, which is a… *bold* choice.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

That was a weak but pretty long one. Usually means a larger one further away, but not seeing a high-magnitude quake at the AEIC website.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Hey @matthewkaminski.bsky.social, give me a hint on “War Pigs” for Schwarber; I’m not getting it.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I recognize exceptions exist, but as a general rule: Anchorage bad drivers tend to go too fast; Fairbanks bad drivers tend to go too slow. Agree or disagree?

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Six of these 11 have been during my lifetime. I’m totally OK with not adding a seventh. #akwx

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Been getting questions about this; thanks, Rick!

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Funny, because some days we feel closer to 1950 than 2000.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Lucha wrestling on a Friday night, must be a Fairbanks summer

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Presenting what might be my new favorite photo sequence on Wikipedia, on the feeding habits of the mallard duck (click to expand, I don't think the whole thing will display by default):

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Another reason why Alaska is great: We have an official state Mushroom Hunter GIS Dashboard. Other states wish they were on this level. 🍄 hub.arcgis.com/apps/SOA-DNR...

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Fairbanks: It’s Worth the Drive!™️ Seriously though, Fairbanks summers are rad. Anchorage folks, come on up and I’m happy to be your concierge/outdoor adventure valet.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

If you've done much biking in your adult life, you get this intuitively. The amount of effort you expend vs. the speed you travel feels like cheating.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Out helping with FAST Planning’s annual bike/pedestrian count, with Bella serving as my trusty assistant. She is very attentive because she imagines all people have treats. So far none have had treats.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

These are sneezy times in Interior Alaska.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Fairbanks Airport up to 65F for the first time this year as of 6pm AKDT Saturday. This is nine days later than average date of the "first 65" over the past 50 years. #akwx #weather #Spring2025 @carrieinfbx.bsky.social @tomhewittnews.bsky.social

Screenshot showing the Saturday 6pm AKDT weather conditions at FairbanksAirport including the temperature of 65F.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Hey @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social, I appreciate the Curious Juneau feature, but given that it's a (great) adaptation of WBEZ's "Curious City," and the pun is lost when swapping "Juneau" for "City," wouldn't the great dad-joke move have been to call it "Juneau What?" instead?

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Based on the arched ceiling, this appears to be the building that later became II Dice Pawn Shop, which is what it was for the duration of my childhood. It has since been demolished.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

If you missed it, this recaps borough budget amendments and passage last night. A short highlights thread. Budget winners: - Fairbanks schools. A $2.8 million increase to the $2 million funding addition Mayor Hopkins proposed, for a total of $62.8 million local contribution. #fbxgov

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

FAIRBANKS BOROUGH BUDGET LIVE THREAD: We’re a few minutes from getting underway in Fairbanks. No public testimony at this meeting, just Assembly debate and votes on the budget. But members of the public are allowed to watch, and some Mary Siah advocates brought signs. #fbxgov

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

What’s up? It’s budget day in Fairbanks, and there are a BUNCH of Assembly amendments that have been filed, so buckle in. Check back in here starting at 6 p.m. to follow along when the meeting starts; I’ll be using the hashtag #fbxgov.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

There’s a joke to be made with the papal conclave and the black smoke from the chimney that would kill in Fairbanks with our PM 2.5 nonattainment issues, but I can’t quite figure out how to frame it.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Felt like an earthquake in Fairbanks just now, not huge

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I know I'm fighting a losing battle on this one, but for the love of God, people, there is no grammatical reason to pronounce the last E in "processes" with a hard E sound. The entirety of government and business has been overtaken with this bungled affectation.

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Tom Hewitt @tomhewittnews.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

A Fairbanks borough budget amendment to close Mary Siah pool just succeeded at the Assembly’s finance committee meeting. Motion was made by Tammie Wilson and passed 6-3; opposed were David Guttenberg, Scott Crass and Kristan Kelly. #fbxgov

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