No one has ever gone out and counted the chinook in the Southern Resident killer whale’s habitat – until now.
Environment
What killed a harbor seal found headless at Letnikof Cove? It’s a mystery, federal scientists say
A recently dead harbor seal at Letnikof Cove is missing its head. Well, most of it. The skull bones are still there and intact.
Murkowski introduces bipartisan bill to update weather forecasting systems
If passed, the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to create an accurate forecast system to better predict the timing and predictability of atmospheric river storms.
America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.
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.
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.