Days are long, and staff turnover is high. Not enough people get into the field. And the problem is especially bad in Southeast.
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Crews refloat boat that capsized near Sitka harbor
The F/V Ocean Cape is owned by fisherman Chris Ystad, who also serves on the Sitka Assembly.
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
The Alaska Beacon is maintaining an updated list of what legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have proposed to become law.
Juneau youth say needing parental permission would limit access to LGBTQ+ spaces
Some of the youth said their parents were supportive of their identities. For others, the Alliance group offers support while they think about how to talk to their families about who they are.
Southeast humpback populations are improving, but the fallout of the Pacific marine heat wave lingers
Things are looking up for Southeast Alaska’s humpback whales in the years following the Blob, according to a new update from Glacier Bay National Park.
Newscast – Monday, March 20, 2023
In this newscast: Wildlife biologist Janet Neilson says things are looking up for Southeast’s humpback whales; KTOO talked to middle schoolers at the Alliance, an LGBTQ club that Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s bill would require parental permission to attend; People who recreate in public outdoor spaces are disproportionately white and the UAF Dept. of Natural Resources and Environment want to know why; Alaska’s state education department has selected five tribes for a pilot program that will allow tribes to open new independent schools