The Metlakatla Indian Community is in the process of removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels from its waterways.
Environment
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures fast federal permitting process
The proposed mine is drawing scrutiny from some Juneau residents who say it could turn “out the road” into an industrial zone.
Kuskokwim Bay commercial salmon fishery opens after 5-year hiatus
Commercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative have been fighting to keep a small commercial fishery alive and bring much-needed cash into communities.
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.
Dozens of weather stations crucial for Alaska aviation went dark on Monday
No flight cancellations were immediately reported.