Summer is here and with it, the siren call of the ocean waves. That’s certainly the case in Yakutat, home of the Icy Waves Surf Shop.
Sports
Chilkat Challenge Triathlon back for second year
The race consists of three legs. A paddle, a bike, and a run. At 37 miles, the course is a bit longer than last year.
Juneau team brings home medal from Native Youth Olympics
Juneau athletes set new personal records and placed in one event at the Native Youth Olympics that wrapped in Anchorage. It was Juneau’s first team in almost 30 years.
Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association, school district named in abuse suit
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association are facing charges related to sexual abuse committed by a former hockey coach.
Wrangell cancels its 65-year-old King Salmon Derby
Wrangell canceled its annual king salmon derby for the first time because of record low chinook forecasts and state restrictions. Wrangell has held the longest king derby in Southeast Alaska, lasting a whole month. The local Chamber of Commerce will hold a silver salmon derby instead.
Young athletes prepare to represent Juneau at statewide traditional games competition
Juneau is getting ready to send its first team to the statewide Native Youth Olympics competition in almost 30 years. At least 10 middle and high school athletes will travel to Anchorage in late April to compete, but as their coach says, their biggest opponent will be themselves.