JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued two kayakers who were near an island off the coast of southern Alaska and became separated as the weather deteriorated. The Guard says in a news release that two MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescued the kayakers near Chichagof Island Saturday evening. The Guard says…
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Defibrillators installed in the North Tongass Service Area
Twenty-eight of the units have been mounted so far from Ward Cove to Settlers Cove, and two more will be mounted when approved by property owners.
Revisiting internment camp near Juneau promotes healing
The internees, from St. Paul and St. George in the Pribolof Islands, were moved 1,300 miles against their will. Many died on the way and in Funter Bay over their two-year internment.
Mining boosters, environmentalists dig in over Juneau’s mining regulations
Boosters of streamlined mining regulations have ties to Echo Bay’s failed mining venture. But advocates continue to pitch gold mining as Juneau’s economic salvation as public sector jobs dwindle.
Petersburg mayor resigns with two years left on term
Petersburg’s mayor Mark Jensen resigned in a letter to the borough Thursday, but did not give any reason for stepping down.
Leaving timber behind, an Alaska town Ketchikan turns to tourism
Timber used to be the economic engine of Ketchikan, Alaska, but after the pulp mill there closed in the ’90s, the town turned to tourism.
As states tighten restrictions on ivory, Skagway carvers worry about the future
Restrictions on the ivory industry are multiplying in the U.S., causing concern for artists in Alaska. Alaska Native carvers do have a degree of protection under federal law. But, non-Native carvers who only work with fossilized ivory are not shielded in the same way.
Southeast winter king salmon troll catch falls short of limit at record price
The price for troll caught kings was record setting. Fish fetched $8.50 a pound at the docks to start the season, topped $10 a pound during the winter and ended up averaging $9.83 a pound, the highest on record.
Sitka murder defendant pleads not guilty; trial set for January
The Sitka Superior Courtroom was standing room only, packed with friends of 28-year old Ali Clayton, who was killed early in the morning of May 6 in her apartment.
Fans watch first Tlingit Miss Alaska reach final 10 in Miss USA contest
Some of London’s fans said they were proud of how far she did manage to go and they’re happy she used her platform to showcase Native culture.