The U.S. Forest Service wants tourists to take in the dramatic views, but also consider why the glacier is shrinking.
Economy
Juneau man’s icebreaker Storis documentary was an 8-year ‘labor of love’
It took Damon Stuebner eight years to make this documentary. It traces Storis’ journey from World War II to its long history in Alaska dating to 1948 when it came to Juneau.
Panel digs into BlueCrest fracking plan
“We do not want to impact anyone’s drinking water in any way,” said Larry Burgess, BlueCrest’s health, safety and environmental manager.
World Health Organization Dismisses Calls To Move Or Postpone Rio Olympics
WHO won’t call for cancellation of Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro in response to Zika virus outbreak.
North Korea Linked To $81 Million Bangladesh Bank Heist
A piece of code linking North Korea to past hacker attacks also found in Bangladeshi bank heist.
As Arctic Ocean Gets Spicier, Hunting May Be More Dangerous
A new study published in the Journal of Physical Oceanography suggests that rising temperatures in the arctic could result in warmer water with density more affected by temperature than salinity.
Young, Murkowski to do ‘double whammy’ on energy bill
Alaska Congressman Don Young will have a say in drafting the final version of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s energy modernization bill.
Potential loss of cruise passenger funds puts Skagway budget in limbo
If the state were to forgo distribution of passenger taxes, Skagway would lose out on about $4 million.
U.S. Senate bill includes $1B for icebreaker
The cost of a single icebreaker would exceed the Coast Guard’s entire yearly allotment for ship-building.
Alaska Airlines: Virgin merger will improve efficiency, freshen brand
“While I don’t think you’ll board to Beyoncé on us in the future, there might be … a little fresher brand coming from us,” an Alaska Airlines representative told the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce.