Bureau of Land Management says it will not ‘unreasonably limit development’ of oil and gas in the refuge until many facilities are built.
Environment
Gray whales are washing up dead in large numbers along the Pacific Coast
The animals appear to be starving as a result of climate change disruptions to the food web, according to NOAA.
Trump pardons Wasilla mechanic who removed anti-pollution devices from diesel pickups
Mackenzie Spurlock pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. Sen. Dan Sullivan celebrated the pardon, saying the devices don’t work in cold climates.
Former Juneau pools manager to head Eaglecrest Ski Area
The board announced Tuesday during a special meeting that Julie Jackson Piper will head the ski area as it navigates a particularly volatile moment in its history.
Juneau’s cherished ski area is losing money. Will the city keep paying?
The future of Eaglecrest — and Juneau’s identity as a ski town — has never been so fraught.
A black bear checked into Juneau’s historic Alaskan Hotel
The bear entered through a second floor window, crossed the hall, and left through the window of another room on Sunday.