With the nice weather recently there’s been an increase in Statter Harbor users parking trucks with boat trailers in the tow away zones along Back Loop Road.
Outdoors
Charter company fined for endangering whales
Alaska Yacht Charters has been fined $5,000 for coming too close to a pod of humpback whales on the western side of Admiralty Island.
US Border Protection backs off controversial rules for foreign boaters
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it is backing off the enforcement of rules for foreign boaters that recently caused confusion among Canadians who enjoy Alaska waters.
Petersburg makes top 10 towns for yachting magazine
Petersburg is in the running this summer to be named the best town in the nation for yachting.
Glacier Bay Lodge may shut its doors next year
(Updated) Glacier Bay Lodge may shut down after this season. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve put out a prospectus for concession services in January but received no bids by the March 26 deadline. Closing Glacier Bay Lodge could have rippling effects on the economy of Gustavus.
Heat wave sets record temperatures, causes thunderstorm
A thunder and lightning storm hit Juneau Monday a little before 5 pm.