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Humane Society Poll: Alaskans oppose aerial hunting, baiting on National Wildlife Refuges

A new statewide poll by Remington Research Group shows that Alaska voters strongly support an end to certain practices used to kill bears, wolves and… Continue reading

Hands-on for UAS Fisheries students

Some Fisheries students have first hand experience in fishing boats ... but only rarely do students get a chance to listen, interact, and even influence… Continue reading

Winter Fortymile caribou season will close March 4

The State of Alaska winter hunting season for Fortymile caribou under Registration Hunt RC867 will close in the remainder of the hunt area on lands… Continue reading

Moose permits available

Surplus drawing permits for moose hunting in Interior Alaska will be issued on a first come–first served basis to hunters whose faxed applications are received… Continue reading

Chickadees open up the galls to reach and eat the tiny larva. (Photo by Kathy Hocker)

On the Trails: Galls and Gizzards (in Gustavus)

Walking through the expansive stands of willow in Gustavus could give one the impression that a tall lawnmower had been at work. Many of the… Continue reading

Chickadees open up the galls to reach and eat the tiny larva. (Photo by Kathy Hocker)
Barrow, Alaska. Photo by Ned Rozell.

Alaska Science Forum: Barrow’s extreme spring of one year ago

For a town of its size (4,300 people), Barrow receives more visits by scientists than any place in America. The northernmost community in the U.S.… Continue reading

Barrow, Alaska. Photo by Ned Rozell.
Nick Rutecki, who along with fellow Juneauite Logan Miller is walking around the country "with backpacks and no plans" on the side of a Southern road. (Photo by Logan Miller)

The Walking Trip: The Sprawl

The first thing I see when I wake up is Morris. I squint against the white morning light, trying to read the billboard that towers… Continue reading

Nick Rutecki, who along with fellow Juneauite Logan Miller is walking around the country "with backpacks and no plans" on the side of a Southern road. (Photo by Logan Miller)
Nick Rutecki and Logan Miller are walking around America - consciously choosing to walk along roads as opposed to trails, in large part because of all the people they meet. Here, Nick Rutecki walks along a sidewalk in the South.

On the road

At 11 p.m. on a spring night in 2008, Logan Miller and Nick Rutecki decided to walk the 12 miles from a friend’s house to… Continue reading

Nick Rutecki and Logan Miller are walking around America - consciously choosing to walk along roads as opposed to trails, in large part because of all the people they meet. Here, Nick Rutecki walks along a sidewalk in the South.

Fly fishing film fest

The Juneau Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting the 2016 International Fly Fishing Film Festival “IF4”.IF4 consists of short and feature length films produced by… Continue reading

Commissioner Adopts Southeast State Forest Management Plan

The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources adopted the Southeast State Forest Management Plan on Feb. 29. In addition, the Commissioner reclassified nearly 46,600… Continue reading

Flycasting for beginners

Community Schools has scheduled two learn-to-flycast work workshops in March and April. They will be taught by Tony Soltys, President of the Raincountry Flyfishers, who… Continue reading

Audubon talk: Resident Whales

At the Juneau Audubon Society meeting on Thursday, March 10, Joshua Peters will present “Southern Resident Whales and the Effect of Damming Washington and Oregon… Continue reading

Remainder of Winter Fortymile Caribou Season to Close

The State of Alaska winter hunting season for Fortymile caribou under Registration Hunt RC867 will close in the remainder of the hunt area on lands… Continue reading

Clint Farr contemplates scorpions, rogue waves, and the pleasures of cerveza.

Farr North Perspectives: Yelapa part ‘doh!’

Last year I wrote about a trip to Yelapa, Mexico. I poked fun at my unreasonable fear of cartels, which was replaced with a much… Continue reading

Clint Farr contemplates scorpions, rogue waves, and the pleasures of cerveza.

Trademarks as protection of Alaska Native art and culture

Appropriation of indigenous peoples’ art and culture: it’s something that’s been happening for decades, if not centuries, and that still happens even today. Those imitations… Continue reading

Are you a rock or a marshmallow?

Losing sucks.There’s a lot of it going around this time of year. High school teams are wrapping up their seasons and careers, while college basketball… Continue reading

Man of La Mancha rides into town this March

Man of La Mancha rides into town this MarchThis March “Man of La Mancha” will be coming to the Juneau-Douglas High School stage where the… Continue reading

Two public libraries honored by IMLS

Two public libraries honored by IMLSAlaska’s Haines Borough Public Library and Juneau Public Libraries are among the 30 finalists for the 2016 National Medal for… Continue reading

Fairbanks-themed festival to be held March 4-5

Eight different musicians will come to The Alaskan Hotel and Bar March 4 and 5 for a Fairbanks-themed mini-festival with more than eight individual performances… Continue reading

Juneau’s Got Talent inaugural show March 12

Fifteen acts, or more than 40 performers, will display their talent and compete for prizes, publicity and bragging rights on Saturday, March 12, at the… Continue reading