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Biomass-fueled greenhouse handbook in works for Alaska schools
The U.S. Forest Service has funded a contract issued by Southeast Conference through its partner, the Alaska Energy…
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ADF&G opens fishing and hunting workshops
Five fishing and hunting workshops put on by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are now open…
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Congress OKs bill labeling GMOs
WASHINGTON — Consumers wanting to know if their foods contain genetically modified ingredients will be able to find…
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Trail Mix Inc. expands statewide with Forest Service agreement
In a unique agreement, a local volunteer organization formally partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to help maintain…
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Off the Trails: Looking at intertidal algae
The tide was moderately low, a minus 3.9 or so, and four of us had the privilege of…
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Surveys off Alaska lead to new types of soft-bodied fish
ANCHORAGE — Federal biologist Jay Orr never knows what’s going to come up in nets lowered to the…
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A ghost town on the Tanana River
COS JACKET — On a canoe trip down the lower Tanana River, we’ve scrambled up a sandy bank…
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Former Juneau Symphony conductor directs new children’s musical
Kyle Wiley Pickett, who left Juneau in 2014 to conduct the Topeka Symphony and the Springfield, Missouri Symphony,…
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Klondike trail resident artists to give talks
SKAGWAY— Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host three artist outreach talks to celebrate the experience of…
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Woodshed Kings: Zen and the Art of Chainsaw
In Alaska running a chainsaw is a social skill. You go out with the gang, buck up some…
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How to gill a girl: Salmon fishing in Hydaburg
HOW TO GILL A GIRL: SALMON FISHING IN HYDABURG Like a salmon, I grew up running wild. As…
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A conversation with Nick Jans about his 12th and latest book
“An arctic pirate looks at sixty.” That’s how Nick Jans describes his newest book, a moving collection of…
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An essay from Jans’ ‘The Giant’s Hand: A Life in Arctic Alaska’
CARIBOU TIME It’s caribou time in arctic Alaska. The bright sun of summer fades; golden willow leaves flicker…
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Rainy Day Reads: Sci-fi for the soul
Science fiction writing, traditionally, is good at a lot of things: vibrant worlds, elaborate backstories, complex plots and…
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Young readers review their favorite books: Week 5
Each week throughout the summer, the Juneau Public Libraries, in collaboration with the Friends of the Juneau Public…
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The Canvas’ mural is complete
The mural outside The Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery is complete. Artistic coordinator Brandon Howard said the…
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Gathering Alaska: Rose petals
When I was growing up, I never understood the fuss about roses. Yes, they were pretty and smelled…
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Meals with Midgi: Grilled bacon, watermelon and pineapple kebabs
I’m just going to say it: what a summer we’re having! We’ve had so many warm and sunny…
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August king opener likely in Southeast
AUGUST KING OPENER LIKELY IN SOUTHEAST SALMON TAKES CENTER STAGE EACH SUMMER BUT MANY OTHER FISHERIES ALSO ARE…
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Art in Unusual Places
The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels…