Two months ago, a federal judge said the trade was illegal because it violated two separate federal laws, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
Wildlife
Biologists hope dead sea lion will shed light on endangered Aleutian population
Samples from the dead sea lion were shipped off island to the state pathologist, who will do a full workup
Rare white orca spotted off Kupreanof Island
Researchers believe this is the orca’s first trip to Alaska waters.
Seiners encounter endangered turtle off Prince of Wales Island
Turtles are cold-blooded and prefer warmer water, so it’s rare to see one in Southeast Alaska.
As walruses haul out near Point Lay, locals ask visitors to leave them alone
Since 2007, walruses have been hauling out on land between their hunts. Before they’d populate sea ice patches, but that hasn’t been reliable in recent years.
Black bear injures Juneau man after following him through open door
A lack of summer tourism means fewer people in Juneau, which could reduce the disincentive for skittish bears to come into town.