A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard reported that the two people aboard the 22-foot Mangy Otter survived the sinking unharmed.
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A petition to put king salmon on the endangered species list is raising alarm across Alaska
The petition from a Washington-based conservancy group is just the first major step in a longer regulatory process, but many say it could have far-reaching implications.
Alaska’s Little Norway keeps old culinary traditions alive
Alaska’s Little Norway celebrated Norwegian Constitution Day in mid-May with a week-long festival.
UPDATE: Alaska State Troopers identify boater killed in collision near Petersburg
A Coast Guard spokesperson says it’s unclear what led to the collision, and an investigation is ongoing.
New report questions business model of British Columbia gold mines
The report says mines are allowing day traders and Canadian taxpayers to assume most of the financial risk, while a much smaller group of shareholders reaps the rewards.
U.S. Forest Service cuts back Southeast Alaska timber sale after public comments
The initial Thomas Bay timber sale proposal was for about 22 million board feet. But after a few years of public process, that has shrunk to 12.6 million board feet to be harvested through a patchwork of areas over several years.