Thunder Mountain topples Chugiak 70-54 on start of northern road trip
First competition of the ski season gives JSC firm footing for national qualifications
While people are usually up for a good fight, things seem to get particularly heated this time of year. It’s cold, it’s dark, our team’s… Continue reading
32 teams participate in 17th Annual Mt Edgecumbe Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Falcons ranked second statewide, dominating opponents by an average per-game score of 66-25.
On a slightly drippy day in late December, I wandered out to Point Louisa, right at a big high tide. Most of the folks I… Continue reading
Falcons go on 18-0 run in third quarter to break open tie game during Saturday’s rematch.
Add another species to the list of organisms oozing over Alaska. A tiny gnat — one that in its larval stage sometimes crawls over its… Continue reading
The eyes of a wary cat or dog on the roadside at night can reflect the light of oncoming cars, often with startling vividness. That’s… Continue reading
Gwen Nizich scores 25 of Crimson Bears’ 45 points Saturday, including game-clinching free throws.
Both teams say focus was on future, with Crimson Bears giving several JV players lots of ice time.
Two-hundred and forty-one years ago, when General George Washington marched back into New York City as British troops were walking out, a volcano erupted in… Continue reading
I took a breath, followed what I could remember from my pre-swing routine, then brought the club down to the ball. The ball flew straight… Continue reading
Crimson Bears boys lose double-OT thriller, girls come up short in final minutes.
Falcons open with OT victory, fall short in comeback against champs before win in consolation game.
Nectar is a rich, sugary food source used by plants to attract pollinators, and many animals exploit that resource, including lots of birds. The sugary… Continue reading
Crimson Bears girls open hometown tournament with dominant victory, boys follow with lopsided loss.
Has the moon seemed exceptionally noticeable this winter? There’s a reason: The full moon currently never sets for many Alaskans. During the winter of 2023-2024,… Continue reading
State titles for many, a historic losing season and death of a coaching icon among headline moments.
Shortly before the winter solstice, I walked with a friend on the Boy Scout Camp Trail. There was a stiff, chilly breeze but — wonder… Continue reading
