Two quakes above magnitude 5 were felt lightly in places as far away as Juneau and Whitehorse. Smaller aftershocks continued through the weekend — about 40 so far.
Anna Canny
Local News Reporter
State’s draft energy plan highlights familiar Alaska megaprojects, offers vague plans for renewables
The draft lays out some broad intentions to bring more renewable energy to the state. It also calls for the controversial Alaska LNG pipeline.
Later frosts could make new crops possible in Alaska, but climate change brings challenges, too
Shifting seasons and hotter temperatures could allow Alaska farmers to grow more abundant and diverse produce. But climate change can also bring drought, pests and permafrost thaw.
Flood watch canceled for Juneau
This week’s heavy rainfall broke daily rainfall records in Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka.
Juneau condo owners take on $1 million in flood repairs without help from state or federal aid
Condo residents say recovery aid from familiar safety nets like insurance and federal and state disaster aid has fallen short of their expectations.
Remnants of Typhoon Bolaven will bring heavy rain, strong winds to Southeast Alaska
A high wind warning is in effect for communities in the Southern panhandle with winds between 20 and 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph as the ex-typhoon makes landfall on Tuesday morning.