Environment

Juneau’s Twin Lakes are slowly receding and will remain dry through April to control the invasive weed milfoil.

Trout Unlimited organized a trip to Washington for fishermen to ask Congress to officially designate 77 watersheds in Tongass National Forest for limited development to protect salmon habitat.

Last night Mitch Seavey emerged as the winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It was his second win and the second time Aliy Zirkle came in second behind a Seavey.

This video is not for those who are squeamish about seeing others in danger. So think before you click play.

We will have a winner today. White Mountain is next, with Mitch Seavey carrying a narrowing lead in the Iditarod. Aliy Zirkle and Jeff King are cutting rest to try to keep up with Seavey along the coast to Nome.

It’s getting close to the time when mushers will make some of their last moves. It’s only a matter of time before decisions on the trail turn into race results.