The juvenile eagle soars after being released at the festival finale. Jessika Read of Anchorage and Jeanne Grant of Oregon were the high bidders of the auction and released the birds. Photo courtesy of Rustin Gooden.

The Tourism Advisory Board discussed partnering with the American Bald Eagle Foundation to bolster the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, which has experienced declining attendance in recent years.

Tourism director Carolann Wooton told the board she’s heard complaints that the…