The Kruzof stranding wasn’t the only one this summer. A second beaked whale was found beached in Yakutat in early June.
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Back on the ballot, Petersburg Dan Sullivan says he’s ready to start campaigning
Sullivan said he’s ready to start campaigning for the August primary. But, he’s also waiting to see how his name will appear on the ballot
Halibut stamp required for charter boats in Alaska waters this year
Charter boat operators say the stamp doesn’t address plummeting halibut numbers.
Pride flags back up at Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon
Besides serving as a popular tourist destination, the Red Onion Saloon has been a local meeting place for drag events and all things queer. But until recently, the new owner had a No Pride flags policy, although she donated money to the Pride Committee and hosted a Pride event. Some in the LGBTQ+ community are…
Alaska Supreme Court orders a spot on the ballot for 2nd Dan Sullivan
The justices ruled that the Division of Elections can’t boot Petersburg Dan Sullivan from the primary election ballot. He is challenging U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Dunleavy vetoes $123k for Mt. Edgecumbe maintenance position
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed about $123,000 from the state budget Wednesday that was earmarked for a maintenance position at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. The school, which is operated by the state, currently has three budgeted maintenance positions, but two remain unfilled. Dunleavy spokesperson Grant Robinson said in a statement that the governor generally…