Into the ice: How the quest for snow crab in the Bering Sea is being upended by climate change

Also: A wild U.S. House race takes shape Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( [Anchorage Daily News]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Monday, April 4. In today's newsletter: - Special report: A quest for snow crab in a Bering Sea is upended by climate change. - Two men besides the lone survivor initially survived the Knik Glacier heli-ski crash last March, new court filings say. - A wild race for Alaska's U.S. House seat is taking shape. If you're not completely on top of your summer plans yet, we can empathize, but getting a reservation at an Alaska public-use cabin at this point might be tricky. However, it's not impossible. We've pulled together some [tips and tricks on nabbing a reservation]( — you just might need to be flexible and creative. 🌥️ Anchorage weather Mostly cloudy today, with highs in the low 40s and the occasional snow shower. Rain and snow showers are likely tonight and into tomorrow and Wednesday. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Elizabeth Harball, eharball@adn.com [Into the ice: A quest for snow crab in a Bering Sea upended by climate change]( [Into the ice: A quest for snow crab in a Bering Sea upended by climate change]( Ocean warming has put at risk the historic Alaska crab fishery. After a dismal summer survey, state biologists slashed this year’s harvest of snow crab by nearly 90% from 2021 levels. See also: "[Deadliest Catch," a reality show with drama — and room for make-believe]( Stories produced in partnership with The Seattle Times and Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting [Read More]( [Two men besides lone survivor initially survived Knik Glacier heli-ski crash, new court filings say]( [Two men besides lone survivor initially survived Knik Glacier heli-ski crash, new court filings say]( Two men besides the sole survivor lived through a high-profile March 2021 heli-skiing crash above Knik Glacier but died waiting for a rescue delayed by failures in communications and flight tracking, according to two new federal court filings in Anchorage. [Read More]( [50 candidates: A wild U.S. House race takes shape in Alaska]( [A wild U.S. House race takes shape in Alaska]( Dozens of candidates have entered the special election to fill the U.S. House seat held by the late Rep. Don Young, including former Gov. Sarah Palin, current and former lawmakers and public officials — and Santa Claus. See also: [Trump endorses Palin in run for Alaska U.S. House seat]( [Read More]( [New levels of political coordination seen this year in high-stakes Anchorage city races ]( [New levels of political coordination seen this year in high-stakes Anchorage city races]( Between [unprecedented amounts]( of money flowing into the city races and a group of candidates aiming to unseat incumbents in a semi-coordinated effort, observers say the heated municipal race shows high political stakes and an increasing public awareness of the impact of local elections. [Read More]( [Short of pilots, Alaska Airlines cancels dozens more flights into Monday]( [Short of pilots, Alaska Airlines cancels dozens more flights into Monday]( A handful of flights to and from airports in Alaska were canceled Monday morning. [Read More]( More from the ADN [With Alaska struggling to hire, state legislators consider revived pension plans for public employees]( [With Alaska struggling to hire, state legislators consider revived pension plans for public employees]( [Read More]( [Image]( [Rep. Don Young remembered for his irreverence, dedication to Alaska during Anchorage memorial]( [Read More]( [Image]( [At rally to support family of Anchorage man killed by police, calls for transparency and accountability]( [Read More]( [Biden says Putin should face war crimes trial for killings of civilians in Ukraine city]( [Biden says Putin should face war crimes trial for killings of civilians in Ukraine city]( [Read More]( [Jewel represents Alaska against 55 other competitors in “American Song Contest”]( [Jewel represents Alaska against 55 other competitors in “American Song Contest”]( [Read More]( [Image]( [2022 Anchorage municipal election guide: Q&As with candidates for Assembly and school board]( [Read More]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for about $4 per week]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News 300 W 31st Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503