The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced it has reached a new agreement with the Alaska Mesonet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Neil Jacobs, takes office at a fraught time, amid a ...

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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Neil Jacobs to be the new head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The confirmation puts a career atmospheric scientist with a deep understanding of ...

Two top National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials who played a role in the high-profile “Sharpiegate” investigation at the agency were placed on administrative leave this week. Stephen ...

It comes less than a week before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee takes up the confirmation of Neil Jacobs, the president’s nominee to lead NOAA as its administrator. The ...

The U.S. Senate confirmed Durham resident Neil Jacobs Jr. to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in a 51-47 vote Tuesday evening. Some media outlets, including McClatchy, reported ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neil Jacobs Jr. testifies before a Senate committee in Washington on July 9, 2025. (Danielle Battaglia/Danielle Battaglia) The ...