The National Marine Fisheries Service Wednesday published a final rule designating critical habitat for three populations of humpback whales including some areas in Alaska. The federal ruling affects the eastern Aleutians, Kodiak, Prince Williams Sound, as well as the coastlines of Washington, Oregon, and California. The ruling excludes Bristol Bay and Southeast Alaska.
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KFSK has had doctors, epidemiologists and other experts on air over the past year talking about the coronavirus pandemic. But how has it been for residents? KFSK has reached out to them as part of a radio series. Sara Hadad-Dembs and her husband had intense COVID-19 symptoms but their 90-year-old mother did not. You can also find interviews here with Ruby Shumway, Pete and Kris Erickson, Callie Bell, Debby Eddy, and Megan Litster.
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New genetic research is expanding the family tree of a small weasel. A new species has been identified on an island of Southeast Alaska and some in British Columbia. It’s called the Haida Ermine and is one of three main species in the world. Scientists who studied the mammal believe there could be other animals that are also unique to this area.
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The Market in Petersburg plans to hold in-person markets this summer, which will be outdoors every two weeks. Leading up to the season, the Market is giving away min-grants worth up to $500 to residents willing to sell some of their produce.
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A documentary film about the impacts of logging on Southeast Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island called Understory is starting to make its way through film festivals. The film features a resident of the small Prince of Wales community of Point Baker.
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