When it finally arrives in Unalaska next week, the Shin Onoe will be one of the biggest vessels to ever stay in port here. It’s 150 feet wide, with a 60 foot draft when it’s full of coal, soybeans, or iron.
Outdoors
Updated: Ski racers compete in statewide race at Eaglecrest
Forty young ski racers from Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks competed at Eaglecrest Ski Area over the weekend in the first statewide race series of the season.
Early morning earthquake rumbles near Craig
Many Southeast Alaska residents felt an earthquake early this (Thursday) morning.
City warns boat owners about heavy snow, ice build up
Check your boats for snow and ice. That’s the word from the City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Department.
In new campaign, McDonald’s plugs Alaskan Pollock
This week, McDonald’s doubled down on its commitment to Alaskan pollock. The chain announced that it will stop using other fish and switch to 100 percent Alaskan pollock in all 14,000 of its United States restaurants.
Juneau’s Brown resigns from Alaska Board of Fisheries
Bill Brown of Juneau has resigned from the Alaska Board of Fisheries with nearly a year and a half remaining in his term.