According to an environmental impact statement by the U.S. Navy, exercises and maneuvers in Southeast Alaska waters will not cause the death of any marine mammals.
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Tlingit & Haida Central Council elects executive council during first virtual tribal assembly
The meeting also included discussions of issues including public health, climate change, subsistence and support for congressional legislation.
‘Merciless’ rain in Southeast Alaska breaks records, dampens spirits
Ketchikan had 68 days with measurable rainfall, for a total of 47 inches — both records. Sitka set a rainy-day record with 70 days, while Petersburg had a record 31.6 inches. Downtown Juneau saw more rain than it’s seen in 59 years, with 34 inches.
A former student speaks out about racism in Juneau schools; administration says it’ll do better
As national dialogues on race continue to evolve, the Juneau school district is grappling with how to best address race and equity in the classroom.
Earthquake shakes Southeast Alaska, no tsunami danger
The 5.0 tremblor struck just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Drought increases in Southeast Alaska while July temps break records
Southeast Alaska has suffered from a drought and warmer-than-normal temperatures for about two years now. The month of July broke more records in the region.
The mysterious case of Alaska’s strange sockeye salmon returns this year
From exceptionally strong to exceptionally weak runs, sockeye salmon leave scientists scratching their heads this year in Alaska.
How Gustavus’ spruce tips get into Juneau’s ice cream and booze
Each spring, about 50 pickers young and old get paid a few bucks a pound to collect spruce tips during a short harvest window in small town Gustavus.
Sealaska Corp. doubles April payout to shareholders
Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation is making more money. That’s allowing it to double dividends and increase scholarships.
Alaska Senate passes Stedman’s sea otter resolution
The Alaska Senate passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the federal government to take steps to increase the harvest of sea otters in Southeast Alaska. Senate Joint Resolution 13 is sponsored by Sitka Republican senator Bert Stedman.