Boat operations have been suspended and aircraft grounded by bad weather with no more signs of a single-engine plane presumed to have crashed with four onboard Wednesday in southwest Alaska.
Outdoors
Frozen spruce make for extra dangerous woodcutting
A Kodiak Island Borough Assemblyman discussed the dangers of sawing frozen spruce during Kodiak’s most recent cold snap.
Forest Service announces final decision on Tongass old-growth logging phaseout
The amendment to phase out old-growth logging has been in the works since 2014. It takes effect in 30 days.
A surfer and his paddleboard embark on a lonely trans-Atlantic voyage
South African Chris Bertish has set out from the coast of Africa with the intent to become the first person to cross the Atlantic alone on a stand-up paddleboard — though he’s not the first to try.
Juneau braces for 10-15 inches of snow
Juneau is under a winter storm warning until Wednesday night. Forecasters expect the town to see 10-15 inches of snow. That’s the most snowfall in a couple of years.
State commission approves Dillingham, Manokotak annexations with ammendments
A state commission approved to petitions for Dillingham and Manokotak to annex land in the Nushagak commercial fishing district against their staff’s recommendations. The annexations will allow the two city’s to tax salmon harvested in the district.
Kodiak residents convince borough to halt development of Termination Point and Long Island
The Kodiak Island Borough agreed to hold conserve land that multiple Kodiak residents testified they wanted to protect.
Army Corps Denies Easement For Dakota Access Pipeline
The decision essentially halts the construction of the oil pipeline right above the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation and it also comes as protests at the site continued to grow.
Snagging Savings: Energy audit designed to cut costs for fishermen
Sitka fishermen volunteer to audit how much fuel they’re using in hopes of cutting expenses and boosting profits.
Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter
Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.