The Juneau Raptor Center announced the winner of its logo design contest: Amber Rounds-McPherson. Rounds-McPherson is a freshman at Thunder Mountain High School, who said… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Alundra Lynn Bouschor, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz., was born to Cassandra Fiddler and Richard Bouschor of… Continue reading
Alaska CASA congratulated the recent graduates of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Juneau. The CASA volunteers completed over 40 hours of training… Continue reading
Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Feb. 29New England Clam ChowderTomato and Tuna SandwichColeslawTuesday, March 1Chicken FricasseeBiscuitsPeasSpicy Fruit CupWednesday, March 2BBQ Baked FishRollSteamed Spinach Cauliflower and Broccoli… Continue reading
According to a press release from the fishery conservation group Trout Unlimited, more than 3,500 fishermen, sportsmen and salmon advocates throughout Southeast Alaska, and 7,300… Continue reading
Registration is open for Alaska Experience Camp, a program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, Juneau volunteers, and the Alaska Department of… Continue reading
Three-dozen bear skins – including some large brown bears – moose and caribou antlers, sheep horns and even a muskox hide are some of many… Continue reading
Eaglecrest Ski Area:New snow (24 hours):• Base: 0 inches• Top: 2 inchesNew Snow (48 hours):• Base: 0 inches• Top: 2 inchesTotal snow:• Base: 4 inches•… Continue reading
Despite a recent cold snap and snow, we here in Southeast Alaska are moving closer to spring. The light has changed, stretching earlier and longer.… Continue reading
In anticipation of an arctic science conference happening next month in Fairbanks, an editor asked me to write a column on climate change in the… Continue reading
On a recent walk on some of the great sandy beaches of Gustavus, two friends and I observed several interesting things. The four-footed friend probably… Continue reading
The National Park Service’s Centennial year is under way, and Alaska’s national parks are kicking off a series of special events with three activities this… Continue reading
Ever caught an arrowtooth flounder when you were hoping for halibut? Ever had to face the prospect of tossing back your long-awaited catch or cutting… Continue reading
Rainforest Islands Ferry to re-launch April 15The North End Ferry Authority voted to start service on April 15, 2016, for the Rainforest Islands Ferry.Four times… Continue reading
Rasmuson Foundation awards three Southeast programs in Seven Tier 1 AwardsRasmuson Foundation awarded three Southeast Alaska programs in the Seven Tier 1 Awards. Rasmuson, which… Continue reading
In a carving shed in Sitka National Historical Park, a team of five well-known carvers are continuing, and reviving, an art practiced since time immemorial… Continue reading
There’s something perfect about fondue. It’s melted cheese and that in itself is a perfect thing. However, fondue seems to be more than simply melted… Continue reading
Wrangell Ranger District requests public input on Anan Wildlife ObservatoryTill March 1, the public can give their say on the Draft Anan Recreation Plan, which… Continue reading
Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka accepting student applicationsMt. Edgecumbe High School, the state-operated boarding school in Sitka, is accepting applications for enrollment for next… Continue reading
Lower 48 artists selected for residencies in AlaskaRasmuson Foundation announced the selection of four artists from the Lower 48 who will each spend eight weeks… Continue reading
