Two of greatest living scholars on Sitka’s Russian and Tlingit past were in Sitka last week to train National Park rangers on the historic battles that took place tere.
Tourism
Officials celebrate Juneau seawalk improvements
The improvements are part of a long-term city plan to create a continuous, 1.5 mile seawalk downtown.
Update: Forest Service concerns fade as waterfalls disappear
Hikers and kayakers should still be cautious
Cruise ship Volendam to make unexpected stop in Juneau
The Holland America Line ship departed Japan for a stop in Kodiak, but had to divert due to bad weather in the Gulf of Alaska
Carnival Miracle cancels 15 Ketchikan port calls
Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled 15 of that ship’s port calls in Ketchikan this summer.
Forest Service plans improvements to Lena Beach, West Glacier & Treadwell
Public comment on projects to Lena Beach Recreation Area, the West Glacier Spur Road and Treadwell Ditch Trail are due in a week.