Dozens of federal, state and local agencies have a say on how development happens in arctic Alaska. A new report makes the case for doing a better job coordinating the work those agencies are doing as big decisions are made on important arctic issues.
Outdoors
How does kelp complicate the sea otter equation?
Scientists know sea otters have a profound impact on their ecosystem, but in Southeast Alaska the details of those interactions are hazy.
Kodiak-bound vessel lost 41 years ago, now found
Forty-one years ago, a Kodiak-bound fishing boat out of Mobile, Alabama, disappeared without a trace, taking all hands with it. Now the Coast Guard says the fishing vessel Katmai has been found.
Alaska’s Little Orphan Otter Now Calls Vancouver Home
The female otter was transferred to the Vancouver Aquarium last Friday where she now lives with a couple of other SeaLife Center alums, Tanu and Elfin.
NOAA predicts warmer than normal spring for most of U.S.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a warmer-than-normal spring for most of the United States.
Sally Jewell approved by Energy Committee
Senator Murkowski has threatened to filibuster the nomination over the Interior Department’s decision to prevent construction of a road from King Cove to Cold Bay.