If the forecast is accurate, 2019 would be the lowest odd-year pink harvest since 1987. The Department of Fish and Game says the return of warm water temperatures to the North Pacific may have a negative impact on the future survival of pink salmon.
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Haines Police once again authorized to respond to calls outside the townsite
Two weeks ago, Haines ordered borough police not to provide service outside the Haines townsite. On Tuesday, the assembly decided police can respond to calls outside the townsite if there is an articulable crime in progress or an imminent threat to life or property.
Haines police ordered to stop responding to calls outside the townsite
Since 2017, Haines police have been responding to calls from outside of the townsite, even though it is a violation of the town charter.
Seismologist says earthquake may have triggered mudslide on the Haines Highway
Heavy rains returned to the region this month, triggering a large mudslide on the Haines Highway last weekend. Now the Alaska Earthquake Center says seismic activity may have also played a role.
Air quality monitoring in Skagway ongoing after uptick in complaints about cruise ship emissions
This summer there was an uptick in complaints of cruise ships polluting the air in Southeast Alaska. The state’s air quality standards for cruise ships are based on the opacity of plumes from the smokestacks of the ships. In other words, how thick and cloudy the smoke is coming from the ship.
Proxy hunters help harvest moose for those who can’t
Hunting and butchering a moose is no small task. That’s why Alaska Department of Fish & Game sometimes allows people to hunt on behalf of those who may not be physically capable.