The Western Mariner was towing an Alaska Marine Lines barge in Neva Strait early on the morning of March 21 when a steering failure caused the two vessels to collide, pushing the tugboat onto the shore.
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Sitka hiker recalls the misstep that started his thousand-foot fall
So far this winter, Jeffrey Wright had hiked up Mt. Verstovia at least half a dozen times with one goal in mind: hiking the full trail in the snow.
Board of Fish bans spearfishing for sockeye at Sitka’s Redoubt Lake Falls
Proponents of the ban argued that spearfishing was inefficient, dangerous and disruptive to schooling sockeye — and likely illegal in any case.
Work on Neva Strait spill continues after tugboat is refloated and towed to Sitka
According to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, a light diesel sheen remained in the area where the boat was grounded.
Seafood safety advisory issued following diesel spill in Neva Strait
The state is advising against harvesting herring eggs in some areas where fuel has been seen.
Sac roe herring fishery opens as first spawn is seen in Sitka Sound
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery opened on Saturday along Kruzof Island and continued Sunday in Hayward Strait.