There are some promising signs for the whales, which were hit hard by the Exxon Valdez spill and then again by the marine heatwave known as the Blob.
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Newscast – Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
In this newscast: A second, minor glacial lake outburst flood is underway in Juneau; On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered in Juneau to protest the potential rescission of the Roadless Rule; Eaglecrest Ski Area celebrated 50 years of downhill skiing and outdoor adventures this weekend; The Alaska Legislature last week took a step towards suing Gov. Mike Dunleavy over an executive order he issued ahead of last month’s special legislative session
Lingít elders, Tongass advocates in Juneau gather in favor of keeping Roadless Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this summer it was moving to rescind the Roadless Rule, a 2001 law that protects large swaths of National Forest land from development.
Alaska lawmakers prepare to file suit against Gov. Dunleavy over executive order
Legislators and the governor disagree about the legality of an executive order to create the Alaska Department of Agriculture.
Eaglecrest Ski Area celebrates 50 years of snow sports as future remains uncertain
Over the years, Eaglecrest has faced criticism for its growing reliance on city funding to build and maintain infrastructure and pay its staff. Now, management is looking to the future.
What does a North Slope ‘renaissance’ mean for Alaska’s state budget?
Construction is well underway on major oil projects on the North Slope, and the Pikka project is expecting to begin production ahead of schedule.