Comments open for the next two weeks (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2023/2024 Winter Schedule is now open for public comment. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here: https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/winter_considerations_2023.pdf The public is encouraged to provide written comments by July 12, 2023. Comments may be submitted via the following website links (look […]
More added sugar means there’s less room for the healthy stuff You’ve likely heard a few health reasons for cutting back on added sugar for your little kids. The more sugar kids eat and drink, the more health problems they may develop in childhood and later in life. That includes cavities in baby and adult […]
(Homer) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is liberalizing existing sport fishing regulations at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon and adjacent waters excluding the Homer Boat Harbor by opening this area to snagging beginning 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, July 1 through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The areas open to snagging includes […]
New survey estimate and recent trend data suggest the population may be stable and possibly increasing slightly. This month, NOAA Fisheries announced an updated abundance estimate for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales. Scientists estimated that the population size is between 290 and 386, with a median best estimate of 331. In 2018, scientists estimated that the […]