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.
Environment
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.
AVO: Eruption likely under way at Alaska volcano
The Veniaminof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula is apparently erupting.
Fisheries regulators take steps toward conservation of Bering Sea Canyons
Carved into the Bering Sea shelf are some of the ocean’s largest underwater canyons. Now, fisheries regulators have charted a path for managing this habitat, which allows for future conservation measures.