Atlantic salmon grower calls effort to ban fish farms in Puget Sound ‘foolishness’
The head of Cooke Aquaculture says he’s furious about “scare tactics” that he says are driving a push to end Atlantic salmon farming in Puget Sound.
Chilkat Valley moose survey delayed due to lack of snow
A wildlife survey that happens annually in the Haines area, hasn’t taken place this year – at least not yet. Lack of snowfall in the Chilkat Valley is preventing the Alaska Department of Fish and Game from conducting an aerial moose survey.
How one cargo ship delay sends ripples through Alaska’s food supply chain
Keeping fresh produce that’s grown thousands of miles away in stock here is a delicate system that grocers have been perfecting for years. Still, one 24-hour delay — recently, a cargo ship needing a repair and stuck in Tacoma, Washington — can send swift ripples through the food supply chain.
Petersburg troopers investigate disturbing video of deer getting run over
A disturbing video of people seemingly driving into deer on purpose and laughing about it has gone viral around Petersburg. The video is taken from inside the vehicle and shows the vehicle approaching and then hitting two deer with a third one further up the road.
Iditarod mushers demand board president resignation, don’t get it
The Iditarod Official Finisher’s Club called for the immediate resignation of Iditarod Board President Andy Baker. The club’s letter to the board, first reported by the Anchorage Daily News, said Baker has “jeopardized the integrity of our whole livelihood through his poor leadership.”
Anderson-Agimuk resigns from aide position to focus on picking Fansler replacement
Ben Anderson-Agimuk resigned from his position as a House District 38 legislative aide Thursday in order to dedicate more time to filling former Rep. Zach Fansler’s seat.
Freezing drizzle, rain may impact midday travel
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until noon Monday. The advisory is for the Icy Strait corridor, which includes Juneau, Gustavus and Hoonah.
Trump administration plans to defang consumer protection watchdog
The new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is making the agency less aggressive in its mission. An internal memo obtained by NPR says the CFPB will unveil a strategic plan to that end.
Juneau’s historian, map and book antiquarian Dee Longenbaugh dies at 84
In remembrance, we’re republishing this December 2014 profile of Dee Longenbaugh in her element.
Alaska sends record number of athletes to the Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics begin in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday and there are a record number of Alaskan athletes competing for medals over the next few weeks.
Juneau mulls anchoring limits to prevent derelicts
Juneau Docks & Harbors want 24-hour anchoring limits in city waters to prevent derelict vessels. The Juneau Assembly will review the draft regulation at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Walker picks Mat-Su Assembly member Kowalke for state Senate
A majority of the 13 Republicans in the Senate must vote to support Kowalke before he can be seated.
Boyfriend suffered nearly lethal stab wound in domestic disturbance
A Juneau man who was stabbed could have died, had he not received immediate treatment. The man’s girlfriend allegedly stabbed him with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance.
International “range states” meet to discuss polar bear conservation
“The number one challenge is loss of polar bear habitat, meaning sea ice,” says James Wilder, the polar bear program leader for the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Glory Hole withdraws application to move to Valley property
Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter, the Glory Hole, has withdrawn its application to take over a city-owned property in the Mendenhall Valley. That leaves five other applicants for the Juneau Assembly Lands and Resources Committee to consider.
More layoffs announced at Prudhoe Bay
Over 260 Alaska workers in Prudhoe Bay will be laid off March 31 as a result of a contract change with oil company BP
‘Brilliant flames … give each other light’ at arts awards gala
“We are surrounded tonight by resolute, substantial brilliant flames of the arts, humanities, social justice, community service and the human caring,” said Alaska state writer laureate Ernestine Hayes.
EPA admin’s Pebble decision surprised Murkowski, she says
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a decision to keep alive a proposal from the Obama administration to protect the headwaters of Bristol Bay, a proposal U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and other Republicans had complained was egregious federal overreach.
Kodiak bird biologist releases recovered eagle at refuge headquarters
Kodiak is full of eagles, especially in January and February, and one rejoined the local population yesterday after a brief stay at the Eagle Inn, where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service keeps recuperating birds.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce against initiative to regulate bathrooms
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce says it opposes a controversial voter initiative that would regulate the use of public bathrooms in the city.