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Moniak: The evolutionary path to Frankenfish

Rep. Don Young, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan all responded to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of genetically engineered salmon with… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2015
  • By Rich Moniak
The new village site of Mertarvik, about 12 miles from Newtok.

Alaska Science Forum: A migratory house for villages on the move

As a river eats its way into Newtok, residents are planning their moves to a new village site 12 miles away. One family will move… Continue reading

The new village site of Mertarvik, about 12 miles from Newtok.
This photo of a chickadee with a deformed beak was taken on Nov. 16 at the residence of Pamela Manley in Kasilof.

Bird experts investigate chickadee beak deformity

Researchers in Anchorage are working to crack a tough nut in the form of a beak deformity affecting a large portion of black-capped chickadees and… Continue reading

This photo of a chickadee with a deformed beak was taken on Nov. 16 at the residence of Pamela Manley in Kasilof.

It’s record hot out there this year

WASHINGTON — Because of man-made global warming and a strong El Nino, Earth’s wild weather this year is bursting the annual heat record, the World… Continue reading

Alaska, British Columbia sign transboundary MOU

Gov. Bill Walker and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday morning committing to cooperation on transboundary issues, particularly related to… Continue reading

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What’s happening

EVENTSJuneau Public Market, noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nove. 28 and 29, Centennial Hall &… Continue reading

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Climate Action Film Series continues at the Gold Town

“Merchants of Doubt,” the last film in a series of three climate change-focused documentaries, will be shown on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 4:30 p.m. and… Continue reading

Movies

JUNEAUGOLD TOWN NICKELODEONFor complete listings, visit www.goldtownnick.com.“Coming Home” — Friday-Sunday. Synopsis: Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested… Continue reading

SHI acquires Chilkat robe on eBay with cooperation from seller

Sealaska Heritage Institute has acquired a sacred Chilkat robe from an eBay seller, who willingly took a loss on the transaction so the piece could… Continue reading

Most GOP candidates flunk climate science

WASHINGTON — When it comes to climate science, two of the three Democratic presidential candidates are A students, while most of the Republican contenders are… Continue reading

Two people cross a deserted street near the main train station in the center of Brussels on Sunday. Residents of the Belgian capital awoke to largely empty streets as the city entered its second day under the highest threat level and the city kept subways and underground trams closed.

Belgium police arrest 16, Paris fugitive still at large

BRUSSELS — Belgian prosecutors announced early Monday that police had detained 16 people in 22 raids but that Paris fugitive Salah Abdeslam was not among… Continue reading

Two people cross a deserted street near the main train station in the center of Brussels on Sunday. Residents of the Belgian capital awoke to largely empty streets as the city entered its second day under the highest threat level and the city kept subways and underground trams closed.

Brussels hunkers down amid threat

BRUSSELS — Belgian authorities closed down Brussels’ subway system and flooded the streets with armed police and soldiers Saturday in response to what they said… Continue reading

Alaska Science Forum: Bark beetles farther north primed for another run

Ed Berg has spent much of his life observing the natural happenings on a large peninsula (the Kenai) that juts from a larger peninsula (Alaska).… Continue reading

What’s happening this week

EVENTSWoosh Kinaadeiyí Open Mic, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Dimond Park Loop. The event will be hosted by Dee Jay… Continue reading

Short Plays on Climate Change to be presented Dec. 3

Perseverance Theatre, the University of Alaska Southeast, and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will present “A Pain in the Crevasse: Short Plays on Climate Change”… Continue reading

Movie guide

JUNEAUGOLD TOWN NICKELODEONFor complete listings, visit www.goldtownnick.com.“Coming Home” — Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Nov. 20-22. Synopsis: Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate… Continue reading

New study warns against standardized pay for Alaska teachers

ANCHORAGE — A standardized salary schedule for Alaska’s teachers would be a benefit to schools, but would be too expensive to implement, according to a… Continue reading

In this photo taken Nov. 10, Michael Bair, of Lexington, Kentucky, holds an imported Dungeness crab from the Northwest at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Algae threatens Dungeness season

San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf typically bustles this time of year as workers prepare to haul millions of pounds of Dungeness crab that are a tradition… Continue reading

In this photo taken Nov. 10, Michael Bair, of Lexington, Kentucky, holds an imported Dungeness crab from the Northwest at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Around town for Monday, Nov. 16

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google - Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social… Continue reading

Donavan Bell, UAS B.S. Biology, and biology undergraduate Josh Russell help track returns of spawning salmon at the NOAA Auke Creek Fish Weir.

UAS yields key data for fishing industry

For years growing up in Juneau, Donovan Bell walked, drove and rode his bike past one of the most dynamic resources in his collegiate career,… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2015
  • By STEVE QUINN
Donavan Bell, UAS B.S. Biology, and biology undergraduate Josh Russell help track returns of spawning salmon at the NOAA Auke Creek Fish Weir.