Alaska’s Little Orphan Otter Now Calls Vancouver Home
The female otter was transferred to the Vancouver Aquarium last Friday where she now lives with a couple of other SeaLife Center alums, Tanu and Elfin.
Judge rejects Alaska challenge to roadless rule
A U.S. District Court Judge in Washington, D.C., has rejected a challenge by the state of Alaska to the Clinton-era “roadless rule” for the Tongass National Forest.
NOAA predicts warmer than normal spring for most of U.S.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a warmer-than-normal spring for most of the United States.
Sally Jewell approved by Energy Committee
Senator Murkowski has threatened to filibuster the nomination over the Interior Department’s decision to prevent construction of a road from King Cove to Cold Bay.
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.
