Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery is directly impacted, but other fishermen worry about the precedent that could be set by a Washington state lawsuit.
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Blizzard warning in effect for Juneau, avalanche danger is high
Snow amounts of 5 to 10 inches have been reported in the region. The city’s current urban avalanche advisory is high.
Building housing Skagway court destroyed in fire
A “big fire, black smoke and flames” was reported Sunday morning at the Packer Building near 9th Avenue between State Street and Broadway. About half the building was engulfed in flames by the time responders arrived at the scene.
Sitka’s Mount Edgecumbe volcano shows more signs of reawakening, scientists say
The movement doesn’t mean an eruption will happen soon — or even at all — from Southeast Alaska’s most prominent volcano, but it’s significant enough that the observatory has raised the volcano’s threat level.
High avalanche danger in Juneau after record snowfall
By 12:00 AM on Saturday, more than 14 inches of snow were recorded at Juneau International Airport — a record for that day.
Borough officials in Ketchikan call for more aggressive management of sea otter populations
Southeast Alaska’s sea otter population has been growing quickly, and concerns are bubbling up about the impact they have on fisheries.
20 pounds of meth, hidden in tortillas on a state ferry, seized by law enforcement in Southeast Alaska
It’s become somewhat rare to see busts aboard state ferries. Many recent busts have been tied to air travel or the mail.
Ketchikan podcast puts the spotlight on Filipino culture and voices
One episode tackled topics ranging from language barriers and education to superstitions and Filipino representation in pop culture.
Metlakatla launches homegrown historical archive: ‘We have the right to know about our people’
Students will interview their parents, aunts, uncles and neighbors, learning more about their family’s history and the history of Annette Island.
Verizon customers on Prince of Wales Island have been without cell service for weeks
Verizon says customers on 3G networks across the state may face similar outages — including in Kodiak, Juneau, Fairbanks and on the North Slope.