Alaska geographer Mike Sfraga hasn’t announced his resignation. But it’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave their posts during a presidential transition.
Environment
Caution advised as Juneau lakes freeze for the first time this winter
Venturing out onto a frozen lake can be extremely dangerous, and several reports of people falling through the ice circulated on social media.
Snowy weather expected across Southeast, but Juneau may be hit hardest
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the City and Borough of Juneau from 6 p.m. Monday through 3 a.m. Wednesday, calling for 8 to 14 inches of snow.
One year after landslide, Wrangell’s community reflects on change and healing
Even though the landslide happened 11 miles south of town a year ago, it was detrimental to the community and continues to have lasting impacts.
Alaska’s total commercial salmon harvest this year was ultra-low in both quantity and value
The total number of fish harvested was the third lowest since 1985, and the value to fishers delivering their catches was the third lowest since 1975, state officials report.
As hundreds flock to see dead Anchorage whale, scientists are trying to learn more about how it lived
Scientists are studying samples of the whale, from its blubber to its baleen.
Richer countries are starting to pay poorer ones for climate change damages
At the COP29 climate summit underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries are negotiating how much is owed to developing nations, as part of a larger “climate finance” package that includes loans and investments.
‘Enough is enough’: King Cove officials hail Biden Administration backing for Izembek road
While residents call the road a matter of life and death, environmental advocates say it could threaten vital wildlife habitat.
Juneau’s tribal and city governments embrace collaboration on public safety and waste management
The details of the partnership are outlined in two agreements passed unanimously by the Juneau Assembly Monday night.
Alaska Native blood quantum clarified for hunting sea otters
A recent U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service opinion confirms that any coastal tribal member can hunt sea otters.