Bad weather hampered the search for a 39-year-old Alaska snowboarder buried by an avalanche. Alaska State Troopers say Marvin Scott of Ketchikan was caught in an avalanche reported to be 100 yards wide by 1,500 yards long while snowboarding Sunday.
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Air Station Sitka: An airborne mission over Alaska’s maritime landscape
Air Station Sitka commander Capt. Chip Lewin discussed the capabilities of his crews and their equipment in a presentation to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce.
Forest Service chief, Murkowski hear from Tongass stakeholders
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tony Tooke heard panelists say they need more access to the forest: through roads, through less-cumbersome permitting, through whatever means. They want access.
Legislature faces another struggle over long-term budget plan
The biggest focus is on a plan that would draw from Alaska Permanent Fund earnings.
Alaska Public Offices Commission reviews complaint against a Skagway assemblyman
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has not yet decided how to resolve the most recent complaint lodged against longtime Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry. The commission addressed the issue at a regular meeting Wednesday.
Wrangell requests residents limit water usage due to lack of rainfall
The city of Wrangell is asking its citizens to reduce water consumption by 10 to 20 percent. The measure went into effect Friday and will last indefinitely.
Forest Service official says fighting Lower 48 wildfires is cutting into Alaska forest services
“We’ve seen 8,000 positions across the agency that we have essentially shifted from either providing services, forest management (or) recreation management to fire suppression,” said U.S. Forest Service Associate Deputy Chief Chris French.
How to save yourself when you fall through the lake ice
The ice may not be as safe as it looks. Almost daily there are reports of people stepping or falling into the water, according to officials at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, especially near the face of the glacier.
Can Southeast share the wealth of tourism growth?
Passenger fees total about $45 million a year statewide, said John Binkley, president of Cruise Lines International Association Alaska. He said pooling that would allow other cities to boost their industries, too.
Sitka lawyer appointed as judge, vetting of applicants for Juneau bench underway
Public defender Jude Pate selected by Gov. Bill Walker to succeed retiring Sitka Superior Court Judge David George. Ten lawyers have applied to succeed retiring Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez.