A wildlife survey that happens annually in the Haines area, hasn’t taken place this year – at least not yet. Lack of snowfall in the Chilkat Valley is preventing the Alaska Department of Fish and Game from conducting an aerial moose survey.
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New research illuminates ‘bear necessity’ in Alaska’s berry patches
Bears play a well-known role in fertilizing Alaska’s temperate forests. They catch, carry, and digest fish, spreading nutrients through the undergrowth. But two scientists using remote control cameras near Haines show that bears are making contributions on a different front.
Board of Fisheries make changes to 2018 Lynn Canal salmon season
When the Board of Fisheries finished its triennial meeting last week, action plans were passed to protect king salmon disappearing from the Chilkat and other rivers around Southeast. The next step? Breaking the plan to fishermen.
Ferry cancellations continue for Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have to wait another couple days for ferry service this week. Forecasted high winds and freezing spray canceled the state ferry LeConte for the third time since Friday.
Former Skagway tribal employee sentenced for embezzling $300,000 from tribe
Delia Commander, 64, of Oregon pleaded guilty on one count of embezzlement and must pay almost the entire sum of $297,731 in restitution to the council, according to the office of Alaska’s District Attorney.
Amid controversy, Skagway Assembly passes final lease understanding with White Pass
After months of work, the Skagway Assembly passed a final memorandum of understanding last week with White Pass Yukon Route Railroad, setting the stage for a new lease to extend the company’s control of the city’s waterfront.