Coast Guard rescues 2 people near Kodiak

Coast Guard rescues 2 people near Kodiak

JUNEAU, Alaska  – The Coast Guard rescued two people from a fishing vessel that ran aground in Pasagshak Bay offshore Kodiak, Wednesday. No injuries were reported. At 7:08 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic command center received a report from the fishing vessel Quantum they were taking on water approximately two miles […]

The people behind earthquake early warning

The people behind earthquake early warning

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska — Alders, alders, everywhere. When you follow scientists in the Alaska wilderness, you’ll almost certainly get alder-snagged. In November, near Homer, alders grew considerately on Grewingk Glacier till, with space to maneuver ourselves and our heavy packs.  A few days later, on Kodiak Island, the alders were a bit more rude. My […]