What got one passenger’s attention the most wasn’t the rescue itself — it was when the captain announced that the yacht of billionaire Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg was closer and hadn’t answered the radio call for help.
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A women’s pro wrestling troupe in Fairbanks rings in a decade of bruises and bodyslams
“It’s a beautiful blend of performance, artistry, and athleticism,” a fan said. “And you get to scream a lot.”
Southeast State Fair brings the sound of music — and chainsaws — to Haines fairgrounds
The small ensemble was one of many that came to town for the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Aside from the near-constant music, the big draw on Saturday was a logging show.
New class to teach Southeast mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales
Developed by local whale biologists and marine pilots, the class aims to reduce ship strikes.
Cruise ship reports its fourth outbreak of stomach illness this year after recent docking in Juneau
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the most recent outbreaks – the Sea Bird’s third and fourth – occurred on voyages that took place July 10 to 15 and July 15 to 20. The ship was last in Juneau on July 15.
Huna Totem plans to scale down cruise ship dock project as cost escalates by more than $100M
Since 2023, the project’s cost has escalated from an expected $150 million to now more than $250 million.