Iditarod officials release results of investigation into Unalakleet dog death
On March 15, volunteers with the Iditarod Trail Committee discovered a five-year-old husky had been buried and asphyxiated by drifting snow in Unalakleet.
Fish processing vessel grounds on Kodiak Island
A fish processing vessel that went hard aground on Kodiak Island was struck by other problems earlier this year, including a diesel spill and two ammonia leaks.
U.S. House committee reviewing fisheries observer program
The Magnuson Stevens Act – the federal law that manages and regulates the nation’s fisheries – will expire September 30th.
CBJ drains Twin Lakes
Juneau’s Twin Lakes are slowly receding and will remain dry through April to control the invasive weed milfoil.
Southeast fishermen lobby for watershed protection
Trout Unlimited organized a trip to Washington for fishermen to ask Congress to officially designate 77 watersheds in Tongass National Forest for limited development to protect salmon habitat.
Mitch Seavey claims Iditarod victory
Last night Mitch Seavey emerged as the winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It was his second win and the second time Aliy Zirkle came in second behind a Seavey.
VIDEO: Helmet-cam Records Mountain Climber’s Wild Slide; He’s OK
This video is not for those who are squeamish about seeing others in danger. So think before you click play.
Iditarod mushers gear up for last leg of the race
We will have a winner today. White Mountain is next, with Mitch Seavey carrying a narrowing lead in the Iditarod. Aliy Zirkle and Jeff King are cutting rest to try to keep up with Seavey along the coast to Nome.
Iditarod teams face the windy Bering Sea coast
It’s getting close to the time when mushers will make some of their last moves. It’s only a matter of time before decisions on the trail turn into race results.
Agencies no longer need permit to use herbicides, pesticides on state lands
State agencies no longer need a Department of Environmental Conservation permit to use herbicides and pesticides on state property and rights of way.
