An accidental glut of milk at a local grocery store made its way to a nonprofit’s monthly food program.
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Birds are returning to Lynn Canal
It is a delicate time for migratory birds. Beachgoers can help them along by giving them space.
Providers look to Legislature to help fix Southeast Alaska’s ‘child care desert’
Days are long, and staff turnover is high. Not enough people get into the field. And the problem is especially bad in Southeast.
After botched order, a Haines grocer is swimming in milk
The store owner says now would be a good time for customers to make pudding.
Haines falconer trains bird of his dreams
Benassi hopes to hunt with Mirum for a few years and then release her. He says maybe she will return to Nome, where she was born.
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.
Southeast tanner crab fishery opens Sunday, but prices are much lower this year
Typically 60-80 boats participate throughout Southeast.
Haines assembly repeals permit for heliport near Klukwan
Five different appeals challenged the permit, mostly focusing on noise.
The Chilkoot Trail has been designated a national historic trail
It’s the 20th national historic trail — and the shortest.
After 3 years, White Pass Railroad will resume service to Canada this summer
The railroad is Skagway’s largest employer, with about 170 workers.