Officials say it’s a relief after low snow forced the 2025 race to start in Fairbanks.
Outdoors
US Forest Service cancels plan to build Herbert Glacier cabin in Juneau
Officials say it’s due to staff capacity and challenges of the site, not nearby mining interests.
Alaska House passes bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses
The bipartisan bill aims to close a loophole that allows some Alaskans to hunt and fish as residents despite spending little time in the state.
Juneau Assembly stalls on whether to disempower Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board
Earlier this month, Mayor Beth Weldon proposed an ordinance to reduce the status of the city-owned ski area’s board from an empowered board to an advisory board.
Eaglecrest board pushes back against Juneau mayor’s plan to diminish its power
Last week, Mayor Beth Weldon told the Juneau Assembly she asked the city’s attorney to draft an ordinance to reduce the status of the board from an empowered board to an advisory board.
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s general manager resigns, board chair steps down
The departing manager agreed to stay for another month to help facilitate finding a replacement. The ski area’s Director of Snowsports School, Rental, Retail & Repair Erin Lupro will take over the role of acting general manager.