A longtime Department of Transportation manager will soon be in charge of the agency’s Southeast and Southwest Alaska operations.
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New science shows Sitka geologically separate from rest of Alaska
Sitka sits on a different chunk of the Earth’s crust than the rest of Alaska. Decades of scientific research have led to a report and map showing where the faults lie.
Cruise lines hit with air emission violations
Seven major cruise lines face penalties for polluting the air while sailing Alaska waters. The state has issued 18 notices of violation involving 48 instances.
Feds ask cruise ships, boats to stay farther away from seals
Federal officials want cruise ships, tour boats and kayaks to stay far away from harbor seals in Alaska’s glacial fjords.
Marine debris barge to skip Southeast
The large barge picking up marine debris from the Gulf of Alaska coast is apparently skipping Southeast. Communities in the region are instead sticking with existing shipping and landfill agreements.
A Pilgrimage To Minidoka: ‘We Can See The Memories Slipping Away’
Minidoka was one of ten main camps built to confine civilians of Japanese ancestry during the WWII. It held people from coastal Oregon, Washington and Alaska, most of whom were U.S. citizens.
Southeast businesses request more Tongass recreation funding
Funding for trails, cabins and wildlife-viewing sites has declined in recent years, and tour operators worry the Forest Service will not be able to maintain the attractions they depend on.
Slideshow: Memorial Day in Juneau
Juneau residents remembered those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
Motorless boat race to Southeast Alaska is the ‘Iditarod with a chance of drowning’
A souped-up paddle board, custom rowing craft and high performance, carbon fiber sailboats are just some of the eye-catching entries in the inaugural Race to Alaska.
British Columbia: Alaska will get larger voice in mine development
British Columbia’s top mining official says Alaska will soon have more input into the transboundary mine permitting process. That news came after a meeting with Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.