Scientists monitoring halibut say there could be a decline in the bottom fish along the coast of the U.S. and Canada in upcoming years if the current level of fishing continues.
Environment
Seismologist: Earthquake swarm not indicative of … anything
A spate of earthquakes widely felt in Southcentral Alaska lately has some wondering if that’s a good sign or a bad sign, insofar as larger quakes are concerned. But you can’t make assumptions on future quakes based on what we’re feeling now, according to Natalia Ruppert, a seismologist with the Alaska Earthquake Center in Fairbanks.…
A village on the edge looks to Congress for help
Newtok’s 400 people have been trying to relocate for years. And for years, the main obstacle has been the same: money. Now, they’re almost out of time. And residents and officials say, at this point, moving Newtok may take an act of Congress.
Eaglecrest opens on Saturday
Skiers and snowboarders can use the runs off of Porcupine chair and the Lower Nordic Trails. There’s still not enough snow to start running the Hooter, Ptarmigan and Black Bear chairs.
Feds approve first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell
It’s the first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell abandoned its campaign in 2015. The company, Eni, aims to begin drilling in December.
In Newtok, residents worry the encroaching river will destroy a way of life
When the river takes the first houses, the village could start to scatter. And Newtok’s blend of the modern and traditional could erode away with the land.
November in Juneau has been colder and snowier than average
November’s been a good month for the winter outdoors types. Juneau International Airport’s has seen more than twice the average monthly snowfall.
Alaska-bound fuel barge runs into trouble in Canadian waters
A fuel-laden barge bound for Alaska ran broke free from its tug in stormy seas. Canadian officials say the U.S. vessel is back under control but the incident reignites a debate over petroleum shipments in the Inside Passage.
Skier dead after avalanche strikes in Hatcher Pass
A skier died in an avalanche Wednesday afternoon in Hatcher Pass, north of Palmer, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers identified the skier as Randall Bergt, 60, of Anchorage, the Associated Press reported today.
Sitka students get ‘hands-on’ experience with subsistence
“Experiential learning” in high school takes on a whole new meaning when the subject is subsistence. At Pacific High in Sitka the students already understand that they’re going to experience a lot of hands-on activities.