“It’s gut-wrenching to see the inlet's beleaguered salmon and belugas take a hit they can't afford from a miles-long oil spill,” said Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We need Cook Inlet’s fish and wildlife to recover,...
“Our deepest condolences are with the families, colleagues and crewmembers affected by this incident," said Capt. Joel Carse, sector commander for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska & U.S. Arctic. "Maritime conditions in Alaska can be inherently dangerous. The U.S. Coast Guard and our partners are committed to a thorough investigation to fully understand what happened in order to prevent future tragedies like this from occurring. We...
Join us for an unforgettable journey as I invite my buddy to experience the thrill of salmon fishing in Alaska! This is day five of our epic five-day adventure, where we managed to catch a stunning total of 100 salmon! Watch...
At its October 28-29, 2026 Work Session in Anchorage at the Egan Convention Center, 555 West 5th Avenue, the board will review ACRs for possible scheduling in the 2026/2027 meeting cycle. In order for the board to approve and schedule an ACR...
A preliminary investigation revealed the female had been walking her dog next to a salmon stream when she encountered a bear with cubs. The bear bit the victim several times on the legs, but the dog’s barking diverted the bear’s attention....
River otter attacks in Anchorage, while rare, have been reported over the last decade. The most recent incident occurred on August 18 along Campbell Creek near Taku Park where an adult was injured by an otter when it approached the victim...
“This is a classic example of a solution in search of a problem. Rescinding the Roadless Rule will compromise the social license the Forest Service needs to conduct more forest health treatments adjacent to communities of people—in other words, in places that are not roadless areas,” continued Wood. “The Roadless...
“This is a huge victory for Izembek’s wetlands and for all federally protected lands in Alaska,” said Rebecca Noblin, Alaska legal director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The judge made it clear that the Trump administration can’t just come in...
