The company has been planning this trip for three years. The ship is outfitted with new ice-detecting equipment, including forward-looking sonar and thermal imaging technology.
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Fighter jets boom through Juneau
The tail codes on the jets identify them as part of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan.
U.S. Announces New ‘Ground Rules’ For Use Of Commercial Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration said the first-of-its-kind regulations were necessary to keep manned aircraft and people on the ground safe.
Ketchikan celebrates new, clean biomass boiler at airport
With state and federal grants, borough Mayor David Landis said the borough’s cost for the nearly $1 million project was about $50,000.
Skagway Assembly voices concern over herbicide spraying
Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.
Russia launches largest, most powerful icebreaker in the world
Retreating sea ice and rising ship traffic have some worried the region could serve as the next stage for international conflict.