Kids are training and ski racing every weekend at Eaglecrest ski Area. But when was the last time their parents ran the gates? They’ll get a chance on Saturday at the Town Downhill.
Environment
Charters, longliners reach rockfish compromise
Guided fishermen will have to return deep-water rockfish to a safe depth under a plan approved this week by Alaska’s Board of Fisheries. The proposal is an unusual compromise between longliners and charter-boat operators.
Fisheries board keeps powered reels legal
The state Board of Fisheries today (Tuesday) decided to continue allowing sport anglers to use electric reels. The panel voted down a proposal prohibiting power-assisted reels, except for disabled sport fishermen.
Federal funds may be available for avalanche mitigation
The same federal grant that paid for a study calling the Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable” could pay for a buyout of endangered homes.
Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable,” report says
Avalanche mitigation report and AJ Mine related water study to be presented to CBJ Assembly tonight.
Alaska Shield scenario like real winter
Alaska Shield 2012’s bad weather, extreme cold scenario was like the real fall and winter of 2011 / 2012.