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State reports a strong run of Chilkat kings, some concern remains
The Chilkat river king salmon run returned in high numbers to spawn this summer — the first season after the run was removed from the state-designated stock of concern list.
Oct 63 min read
Haines voters also considering seasonal sales tax
Voters will decide whether to adopt a seasonal sales tax and cash in on the tourists who visit Haines each summer.
Oct 33 min read
Juvenile eagle rescued in Haines, recovering in Sitka
A juvenile bald eagle rescued near the Haines airport is recovering in Sitka and is expected to make a full recovery, though it’s not clear exactly how it got injured.
Oct 23 min read
Sitka battens hatches for hurricane winds
Sitka was under a high wind warning this afternoon, with sustained winds of 35 mph gusting to 60 mph and seas of more than 30 feet in the National Weather Service's forecast, brought on by a hurricane force low pressure system.
Sep 273 min read
Haines sues Tlingit and Haida over unpaid taxes
In return, Tlingit and Haida asks that tribal-government-owned businesses be exempted in borough code from paying sales tax
Sep 252 min read
Storm causes major damage at Elfin Cove
A low-pressure system hit Elfin Cove like a tornado around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, causing serious damage to at least five residences, and cutting off the small town’s boardwalk and trail system, electrical infrastructure and water lines, as well as its Raven Radio transmitter station.
Sep 245 min read
Move over, Katmai fat bears; Sitka hosts Fat Pothole Week contest
Sitkans can submit photos through Friday of the most impressive potholes on city-maintained streets.
Sep 221 min read
State charges wildlife center owner with animal cruelty
Haines resident Steve Kroschel says he’s in Russia and unsure if he’ll return to face the charges.
Sep 204 min read
‘It is much friendlier here than on the boat’ cruise passengers stranded in Haines, sheltered by locals
Roughly 250 Holland America cruise ship passengers were met on shore by rain blown sideways by gusting wind. Then, after cold, wet tours, many sat inside tenders knocking against the dock, or waited on the dock itself, until they were told they wouldn’t be heading back to their boat, the Nieuw Amsterdam.
Sep 195 min read
New cruise ship docks in Juneau, Klawock make waves at Southeast Conference
Private docks planned by Huna Totem Corp., Goldbelt among projects that can expand economic and Indigenous culture opportunities, panelists say.
Sep 184 min read
Forum examines ‘sport fish services sector’ in Southeast Alaska
A long road may lie ahead for Southeast Alaskans seeking changes to the way guided sport fishing operators and businesses who offer unguided “bare boat” charters register to do business in this region.
Sep 175 min read
Brief tuna bounty in Southeast Alaska spurs excitement about new fishing opportunity
Waters off Sitka were warm enough to lure fish from the south, and local anglers took advantage of conditions to harvest species that make rare appearances in Alaska.
Sep 164 min read
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