Gustavus News

Perched on Icy Strait and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Gustavus is a town of about 450 people and, come winter, twice as many moose.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Kris Nemeth announced today that a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water is being implemented in Park waters around Point Carolus and the ...

A quick vacation to see glaciers up close and get in some whale watching became a rescue mission for Coast Guard helicopters and rescue boats when a 207 foot Cruise West ship, The Spirit of Glacier Bay , ran ...

Passengers aboard a cruise ship hoping to see whales and other marine mammals were left high and dry Monday after the vessel went aground near Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska.

When it comes to the upward movement of the Earth's crust, the residents of tiny Gustavus, Alaska, are experts.

The Gustavus Visitor's Association announces the launch of www.gustavusak.com. People considering a trip to Glacier Bay National Park can now plan their trip using on-line planning tools, maps, and business ...

Published: June 7th, 2008 12:18 AM Last Modified: June 7th, 2008 12:18 AM The Gustavus Visitor's Association recently launched a trip planning Web site to assist people planning a visit to nearby Glacier Bay ...

If my travelogue did not make it clear already let me compliment the arrangements made by Sherri Backstrom of Waypoint Yacht Charter Services in Bellingham Washington and the foresight and commitment shown by ...

Chicken salad, Walnuts,Roasted Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, and Frisee on Multigrain Bread We love modern renditions of old favorites, and Tom Colicchio's New York-based sandwich emporium has done just that ...

On May 3, the Juneau Raptor Center released three bald eagles. Here are their stories. via Juneau Empire

This past winter, the Forest Service did a commendable thing. Following the lead of Gustavus residents, the Forest Service scrapped its plan for another massive clear-cut in the Couverden area and offered a ... via Juneau Empire

Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others. via USGS Earthquakes

“You have to be able to trust your superintendent as a board member because they're the ones that give you information.”

The Chatham School Board replaced its superintendent earlier this month. Vance Cortez-Rucker said his attorney and the School Board's attorney had developed an "exit strategy" that allows him to step aside with ... via Juneau Empire

Officials from small towns throughout northern Southeast Alaska will meet today in Juneau to discuss the possibility of forming a new borough. via KTOO-TV Juneau

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: * On March 9, 2008, a son, Garrett Josef Sims, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces, to Alejandra and Leonard Bernard Sims, of Douglas. via Juneau Empire

“Girl Scouts are today's leaders, showing the way in healthy living, environmental awareness and respect for self and others.”

The Tongass Alaska Girl Scouts engage in a variety of activities - such as selling their annual Girl Scout cookies - but the secret to their proactive success is thinking outside the box. via Juneau Empire

“If in some small way I can contribute to their comfort and pride in themselves, then it is my obligation since life has been good to me.”

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies will hold its 12th annual Women of Distinction Gala and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. March 8 at Centennial Hall. via Juneau Empire

The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council will hold its annual council-wide Thinking Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the U.S. Forest Service Building, 8510 Back Loop Road, and ... via Juneau Empire

Pre-sales for the annual Daffodil Days, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, will be open from Monday, Jan. via Juneau Empire

“I want to focus on the positive action started by the new appointments”

Former teacher oversees superintendent who helped end her contract GREG SKINNER JUNEAU EMPIRE When English teacher Melissa Cullum lost her job last spring, against the wishes of parents and students in Angoon, ... via Juneau Empire