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Early morning earthquake rumbles near Craig

Early morning earthquake rumbles near Craig

Many Southeast Alaska residents felt an earthquake early this (Thursday) morning.

City warns boat owners about heavy snow, ice build up

City warns boat owners about heavy snow, ice build up

Check your boats for snow and ice. That’s the word from the City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Department.

In new campaign, McDonald’s plugs Alaskan Pollock

In new campaign, McDonald’s plugs Alaskan Pollock

This week, McDonald’s doubled down on its commitment to Alaskan pollock. The chain announced that it will stop using other fish and switch to 100 percent Alaskan pollock in all 14,000 of its United States restaurants.

Officials draft rule for reintroducing wood bison

Officials draft rule for reintroducing wood bison

Federal and state wildlife officials have drafted a special rule that could allow the reintroduction of wood bison to Alaska.

Juneau’s Brown resigns from Alaska Board of Fisheries

Juneau’s Brown resigns from Alaska Board of Fisheries

Bill Brown of Juneau has resigned from the Alaska Board of Fisheries with nearly a year and a half remaining in his term.

Eaglecrest to open Hooter and Black Bear chairs on Friday

Eaglecrest to open Hooter and Black Bear chairs on Friday

Juneau’s weather pattern this week will help Eaglecrest open the Black Bear and Hooter chair lifts on Friday as well as Porcupine chair.

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State presses BLM on legacy well issue

State presses BLM on legacy well issue

Alaska is the only state where federal legacy wells exist. Most of the wells have been left untouched for decades.

No active oil spill found near island

Investigators have determined that there is no active oil spill near St. Lawrence Island.

Begich seeks $15M for tsunami debris

An Alaska senator wants $15 million for tsunami debris clean-up included in a federal disaster relief package for West Coast states affected by Superstorm Sandy.

Lonely Planet makes Fairbanks a top pick

Lonely Planet makes Fairbanks a top pick

Lonely Planet has named Fairbanks its No. 2 travel destination in the U.S.