Alaska
Climber who died in fall from North America's tallest peak identified as man from Japan
DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, Alaska – A climber who died in a fall from the highest mountain peak in North America has been identified by National Park Service (NPS) officials as a man from Japan.
The NPS said mountaineering rangers inside Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve recovered the body of T. Hagiwara, of Sapporo – the capital city of Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, on Monday evening.
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NPS officials said it’s assumed that the victim fell from the steep traverse between Denali’s 17,200-foot High Camp and the 18,200-foot Denali Pass.
According to a news release, the victim’s concerned family alerted park rangers on Sunday that they had not heard from Hagiwara in several days.
Rangers used data from Hagiwara’s satellite communication device to determine his location was at about 17,000 feet.
That data, according to the NPS, showed that Hagiwara’s fatal fall had occurred days earlier, on May 16.
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A mountaineering patrol at the High Camp reached Hagiwara around midday on Monday and confirmed his death before securing his body until weather conditions cleared and the national park’s high-altitude helicopter could take off on a recovery mission.
While the helicopter was en route, NPS rangers were told of an injured climber at about 18,600 feet on the West Buttress after a 3-member rope team fell below the feature known as Zebra Rocks.
The helicopter was able to first rescue that climber and return them to the base camp before returning to the upper mountain and recovering Hagiwara’s remains.
The NPS said Hagiwara’s body was then turned over to the state medical examiner.
Alaska
Gardening Tips: Successfully cultivating red rhubarb in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) – Among the wide world of vegetables, a popular one to grow in the Alaskan Interior is rhubarb.
Glen Risse, Co-Owner of Risse Greenhouse, said, “Rhubarb is something we enjoy growing, and our customers can’t get enough of. We grow a variety called the Canadian Red, which gives you red stalks and makes your pies much prettier than the green stalks.”
These particular rhubarbs are grown using a technique called separation. “They develop plants underground, and we separate them and put them in pots, and over time, they develop much larger plants,” said Risse.
Separation can be done using a shovel, as long as some of the main stalk is in each half. “We’re going to cut this plant right in half. So, attached to the bottom of this plant are these big, long, brown, underground stems, and what you can do… if you just remove some of the larger leaves so the plant isn’t trying to support a bunch up top, this is a great start right here. You put that in the ground, and it will grow.”
While rhubarbs can be planted year round, spring is the best season to separate them.
Risse noted that the leaves on rhubarb are poisonous. “It also is a high consumer of a minor element called molybdenum, so if you can, what’s best is to take your leaves and tear them up and put them back around the base of your plants. This will ensure that you have the molybdenum you need for your plants to grow healthy.”
When picking rhubarb, Risse recommends going all the way down to the bottom of the stalk for a clean grab. “You don’t want to snap it off in the middle, because that will give you a place where the plant could rot.”
Seed pots, meanwhile, can be torn out from the bottom as well and reintroduced into the soil.
While the color of the rhubarb doesn’t affect its flavor, many prefer a red tint for aesthetic reasons when making rhubarb pie. “If your rhubarb isn’t as red as you like, you can take and get a little bit of some ash out of your wood stove and sprinkle it around the base of your plant. That potash will change the PH and your rhubarb will turn red,” Risse advised.
He added, however, that too much ash can kill the plant.
Risse recommends planting individual rhubarb plants about three feet apart, and cutting rhubarb about an inch away from the leaf.
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Alaska implements limits on cruise ship passengers after record footfall
While many businesses benefit from tourist spending, residents are increasingly troubled by noisy helicopters, congested streets and trails, and environmental damage. To address these issues, Juneau has struck a deal with the Cruise Lines International Association in Alaska. The agreement sets daily limits of 16,000 passengers from Sundays to Fridays, and 12,000 on Saturdays
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Alaska’s capital city Juneau located on the Gastineau Channel, is taking action to manage the influx of cruise ship tourists, amid rising worries about the impact on local life.
This came also after city saw a record 1.65 million cruise passengers last year, marking a 23% increase from previous highs.
While many businesses benefit from tourist spending, residents are increasingly troubled by noisy helicopters, congested streets and trails, and environmental damage. To address these issues, Juneau has struck a deal with the Cruise Lines International Association in Alaska. The agreement sets daily limits of 16,000 passengers from Sundays to Fridays, and 12,000 on Saturdays.
Alexandra Pierce, Juneau’s tourism manager, highlighted city’s stance on managing growth within its current infrastructure limitations. She highlighted the importance of balancing economic benefits with residents’ concerns and preserving local livelihoods.
Despite this effort, longtime critic of the cruise industry, Karla Hart, remains skeptical. She fears that even with the agreed limits, the city could still see record-breaking arrivals during the 22-week cruise season. Hart is advocating for a local referendum proposing “ship-free Saturdays” to protect community quality of life.
The global cruise industry, rebounding strongly post-pandemic, continues to grow with increasingly large ships. For instance, the Icon of the Seas, launched in January, accommodates over 7,000 passengers and boasts the world’s largest onboard waterpark.
Juneau’s concerns echo those of other cities worldwide grappling with social and environmental impacts from cruise tourism. Venice has banned large cruise ships from its lagoon, while Barcelona and Amsterdam have implemented restrictions and taxes to mitigate these effects.
Hart highlighted ongoing concerns about emissions, ship strikes, and climate change attributed to cruise ship and urged further measures to safeguard Juneau’s environment and community well-being.
Alaska
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