What is sustainability, why does it matter, and how can we work to promote a more sustainable Alaska? These issues form the foundation for this… Continue reading
Starting in mid-April this year, we began to see a few species of early-flying butterflies. In general, Juneau is not blessed with a great diversity… Continue reading
Mosquitoes bite. In Alaska, Zika won’t. That’s the conclusion of the state’s medical experts, a week after a third Alaskan was identified to have the… Continue reading
On April 7, 2017 Gov. Bill Walker met with China’s President Xi Jinping in Anchorage. During a tour of Beluga Point, Xi spoke in awe… Continue reading
First Friday, Juneau’s monthly art gallery walk, takes place on the evening of May 5. Tlingit artwork from local weaver Lily Hope and devil’s club… Continue reading
Facing a forecasted second-straight year of record low salmon returns and the closure of the first two months of summer fishing, Juneau’s fishermen want answers.… Continue reading
To begin with, no civilized human being recognizes themselves as The Creator, The Divine, the Maker of All, and since no organic creation has achieved… Continue reading
The wave of Grow it Yourself is breaking over Southeast Alaska, a flood of seed starting, indoor seedling gardens and raised bed building is filling… Continue reading
Katlian Street in Sitka is a bustling cultural and fishing hub. Along this winding harbor-side road, tightly squeezed between fishing gear shops, processing plants, and… Continue reading
Alaska received a C-minus for the general condition of its infrastructure on its most recent report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers, and… Continue reading
This week, a group of five artists are sleeping in a ferry’s solarium, chatting with strangers and admiring the mountains and waterways of the Inside… Continue reading
Saturday morning will be a busy one for locals concerned with scientific issues. Starting at 9 a.m., Juneau’s March for Science is set to take… Continue reading
As a mother, I have spent hours — probably years at this point — thinking through “what ifs” and trying to prepare for what might… Continue reading
Earth Day, April 22, is just around the corner. This is a good time to remind ourselves that Alaska is not immune to climate change.… Continue reading
Gustavus-based artist Sarah Campen is creating a “pop-up” community-based art exhibit timed for the 100th day of Donald Trump’s presidency, and any Southeast Alaska resident… Continue reading
Freak weather and unforeseen hardships mean that only 58 percent of those who attempt to summit Denali succeed. Emma Lyddan, a 22-year-old Californian, is among… Continue reading
While President Trump was busy denying climate change this week, Sealaska announced they acquired a majority interest in Odyssey Seafoods. This is Sealaska’s second seafood… Continue reading
Some are suggesting a referendum to stop the tax on our Permanent Fund Dividend. However, If we create a referendum to stop the Permanent Fund… Continue reading
The presidency of Donald Trump is threatening to be a disaster for the environment. To limit the damage, environmentalists must learn how to talk to… Continue reading
“You’re right next to me but I need an airplane I can feel the distance as you breathe” — Tori Amos, “China” A few years… Continue reading
