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Wildfires Force Shut Down in Alaska, Cruise Operations Affected
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. A wildfire has led to the near-complete shutdown of Denali National Park and Preserve, severely impacting operations for cruise-operated hotels during the height of cruise season. The Riley...
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
(Reuters) - Glaciers in the Juneau Icefield in southeastern Alaska are melting at a faster rate than previously thought and may reach an irreversible tipping point sooner than expected, according to a study published on Tuesday.
North Slope residents say Biden administration rule hurts their economy
(The Center Square) - Residents in Alaska's North Slope said in a lawsuit a Biden administration rule that closes off oil and gas development for millions of acres in the National Petroleum Reserve would hurt the area's economy. Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, a group representing 23 Arctic member organizations, said the Bureau of Land Management claimed the rule spoke for Alaska natives, but that is not true. They are suing in Alaska's U.S. District Court. ...
EPA challenged over veto of Pebble mine
A public interest law firm in Sacramento, California has filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on behalf of two Alaska Native corporations over the agency’s veto of permits needed for the proposed Pebble mine in Southwest Alaska. Litigation was filed on June 25 by the Pacific...
Council appointments delayed until 'later this summer’
Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were announced on June 28 by the US Dept. of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce appoints council seats from state governors’ lists of nominees. Each serves three-year terms.
Club Pilates to Host Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat
Club Pilates is hosting its second annual "Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat." Partnering with Princess Cruises, this event promises both returning and new experiences to thrill guests. The companies recently announced a host of activities and excursions taking place during the cruise, which sets sail from Seattle and explores Alaska from August 18-25, 2024.
Closed by wildfire, Alaska’s Denali National Park assures fans its sled dogs are OK
The sled dogs at Alaska’s Denali National Park & Preserve are doing just fine amid a wildfire that has closed the popular destination for a second day, officials said. The Riley Fire was discovered Sunday afternoon near the park entrance, according to the National Park Service. Some employee housing and a campground were evacuated, and the park closed to visitors on Monday. The park remains closed Tuesday as the fire continues to burn.
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