Sea otters might look cute, but they aren’t small or defenseless.
Wildlife
Douglas Island second crossing faces opposition to proposed routes through Mendenhall Wetlands
Scientists and local conservation groups are raising concerns about possible threats from the long-discussed second crossing to Douglas Island.
Avian flu worries go deeper than Alaska’s egg shortage
Nationally, egg prices have gone up 60%.
Board of Game authorizes first Zarembo Island elk hunt in 17 years
Strong support from Wrangell and other local communities helped convince the board to take the leap.
Polar bear attacks are extremely rare, and many questions remain after fatal mauling in Wales
The last fatal mauling in Alaska was more than three decades ago.
Polar bear fatally mauls woman and boy in Northwest Alaska village
According to initial accounts, a polar bear came to the village and chased several residents, troopers said.