Using airborne radar equipment, scientists were able to do the equivalent of a full-body scan of the world’s largest piedmont glacier.
Southeast
Federal judge’s order could shut down Southeast Alaska troll fishery
The Wild Fish Conservancy filed suit in 2020, arguing that the government failed to address the impact of salmon harvests on southern resident killer whales.
Bred to hunt, Karelian bear dogs touted as tool for conserving wildlife
2020 was an especially difficult year for the Chilkat Valley’s bears.
Ketchikan city manager nixes drag queen storytime at public library
Last year’s event was wildly popular. The library director said it was the biggest storytime on record.
Plans move forward for new hospital that could be ‘the biggest project in the history of Petersburg’
The Petersburg Medical Center’s board can now start drawing up plans for the facility.
Rep. Peltola calls for more collaborative management of Southeast’s transboundary watersheds
Peltola told KSTK’s Sage Smiley that her call for a more formal international process is a response to widespread support from Southeast tribal governments and communities.
Sitka School District proposes draining reserves to balance budget
The Legislature hasn’t decided how much it will spend next year, leaving schools to draft their budgets based on guesswork.
Wrangell’s newest harbor needs a pricey add-on to stop corrosion
It’s not too late to protect the harbor, but the costly fix will need to happen soon.
Not with cars but with cubes, Sitka teen satisfies the need for speed
For Sitka’s Rianna Bergman, it’s not just about going fast or solving the puzzle.
Sitka’s airplane equipment maker moves from prototype to production
The machine is a folding belt designed to operate in the belly of an aircraft.