About 30 earthquakes have hit the Yakutat area this week. The swarm is caused by calving glaciers in a nearby bay, not movement of the Earth’s crust.
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Small hull crack forces ferry Aurora out of service early for repairs
The ferry Aurora is out of service a week earlier than expected after a crack was found in its hull.
Cruise lines hit with air emission violations
Seven major cruise lines face penalties for polluting the air while sailing Alaska waters. The state has issued 18 notices of violation involving 48 instances.
Unified voice needed for federal response to B.C. mines
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott says the state will share its knowledge and ask for input on Canadian mines near rivers that flow into Alaska. He wants others with transboundary mine concerns to join forces.
Why SEARHC thinks paying for 8 weeks of parental leave will save money
“We believe our employees that are healthier, happier, will be here at work more frequently, provide the better kind of service into our community and at the end, (it) saves money,” says SEARHC’s Peggy Kadlec.
Ketchikan man accused of raping 14-year-old stepdaughter
Fifty-year-old David Mason is accused of four separate counts of sexual assault on a minor.