Biologists say the whale, believed to be a young female, was first reported Saturday lying on mudflats near a popular trail.

Federal prosecutors are recommending that an Alaska fisher serve six months in prison, pay a $25,000 fine and be banned from commercial fishing for a year after lying about fishing catches and trying ...

President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for political leaders in Alaska, where oil is the economic ...

Many travelers make the trek to Alaska for two things: glaciers and whales. The latter can be a bit more elusive to spot, which is why it's best to sign up for a whale watching tour. In Juneau ...

Juneau, Alaska – The state capital is only accessible ... Before entering the harbor, wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to spotting whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals and birds.

Minor voting issues anywhere in the country can make headlines, but maybe not in Alaska. During the state’s May primary, Juneau statehouse reporter Becky ...

Like other Indigenous populations across the U.S., Alaska Native voters for years faced language barriers at the polls. In ...

Making its Alaska ... include whales, raptors and bears. Vacationers can also take in the views of the fjords of Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier and the mountain-framed capital city of Juneau.

Each summer, roughly 600 humpback whales return to Alaska’s Inside Passage to feed in the plankton-rich waters. Juneau, in ...

You can also go whale watching and look for other ... Gustavus is reachable by air taxi from Juneau – or you can take the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry to reach the village.