The Navy will scan Kodiak and Unalaska waters for World War II-era munitions using underwater drones next month, as part of an ongoing effort to eventually remove the explosives. What could happen and whether the historic weapons would detonate is unclear.
Oceans
How the biggest animal on Earth got so big
Whales might be the largest animals on the planet, but they haven’t always been so huge. Researchers say the ocean giants only became enormous fairly recently, and over a short period of time.
Alaska House calls for more stringent measures on vessels in Bering Sea
Vessel traffic in the Bering Sea is the focus of a new resolution that passed through the Alaska House of Representatives with a vote of 33-6 on May 16.
Hilcorp will assess Cook Inlet gas line after ‘permanent’ fix
Hilcorp operation managers were in Kenai to speak Friday at an Alliance luncheon. Cook Inlet Offshore Operations Manager Stan Golis updated the pro-oil industry group on recent oil and gas leaks.
Coast Guard rescues 2 kayakers off Alaska’s southern coast
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued two kayakers who were near an island off the coast of southern Alaska and became separated as the weather deteriorated. The Guard says in a news release that two MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescued the kayakers near Chichagof Island Saturday evening. The Guard says…
Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sales set for June
The federal sale is scheduled for June 21. That same day, the state is also holding an oil and gas lease sale for about 4.2 million acres in the Cook Inlet region