The massive seabird die-off is part of a larger story about the health of Alaska’s oceans as sea temperatures rise. For more than a year, scientists have been cataloging smaller, unexplained episodes of animals dying on beaches — including other birds, sea otters, sea lions, several species of whales, starfish and fish.
Did she give much thought to what she was leaving behind? Does she miss it?
In case you missed it, here’s an episode of public television’s Alaska Edition, with me and KTUU’s Kyle Hopkins discussing how internet culture influences news in Alaska with Zachariah Hughes.
Shipping IKEA, Arctic Valley adventures, Alaska-style weddings, Obama, tart-making and LOTS of home makeovers.
Local, thoughtful, last-minute gifts that won’t break the bank.
Holiday photo time with Ash Adams again, starring backyard chickens!
Take a tour of Fairview, one of Anchorage’s oldest, roughest, most diverse transitional neighborhoods.
What is it like when 1,500 moose roam free in your city?
This Santa Claus doesn’t really believe in presents. And he has cancer. But he makes a pretty endearing Santa Claus all the same.
Since it’s costume season, Natasha was generous enough to share her easy tutorial.