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Data gaps hinder explanation for seabird die-off
ANCHORAGE — A preliminary investigation into the massive die-off of common murres, one of the Northern Hemisphere’s most…
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Casting for fish – the practice rounds
Tony Soltys, president of Raincountry Flyfishers, has been honing Juneau’s flyfishing technique since 1993. This spring, he’ll offer…
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Off the Beaten Path: A humble request for Playbird Magazine
Dear Mr. Hugh Hefner: Both you and I know there comes a time when the pleasures of Earth…
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Where winter stays
This January may not have had much snowfall, but it’s still winter out Montana Creek, where volunteers with…
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On the Trails: Song Sparrows
Winter is not the best time for watching land birds. Eagles, crows, and ravens, yes. There are lots…
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Alaska Science Forum: Polar bears walking a treadmill of ice
Stronger winds and thinner ice are forcing Alaska polar bears to work harder to remain in Alaska, according…
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NOAA releases draft climate science action plan for southeastern Bering Sea
As part of its efforts to increase the production, delivery, and use of climate-related information, NOAA Fisheries on…
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Master gardener classes
It’s not too early to think about this year’s garden. The UAF Cooperative Extension Service will offer master…
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Southeast Alaska deer hunting reports due to ADF&G
The Sitka black-tailed deer hunting season is now closed in Southeast Alaska. All hunters who obtained deer harvest…
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Arctic Ocean sea ice lecture
The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center’s free Fireside Lecture this evening will be presented by Arctic oceanographer Zach Brown,…
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Kobuk, Wulik, Situk fly fishing
Juneau’s flyfishing club, Raincountry Flyfishers. will meet Wednesday Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Thunder Mountain High…
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Killer and humpback whales
Juneau resident Doug Jones will next Thursday talk at the Juneau Audubon Society’s Feb. 11 program about killer…
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Middle school air rifle season underway
Juneau’s middle school shooting sport athletes are halfway through their fifth season. Jan. 28, they competed in the…
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IPHC increases halibut quota 2.3 percent
The International Pacific Halibut Commission raised halibut quota for the second time in as many years, adding a…
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Transboundary mine concerns continue
Southeast Alaskans concerned about British Columbian mines under development in transboundary watersheds continue to push for the involvement…
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Forest Service invites guide allocation comments
SITKA–The Tongass National Forest is proposing new outfitter and guide allocations on the Tongass National Forest marine shoreline…
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Walrus sanctuary talk
Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Stephanie Sell, now based in Juneau, will talk about her time…
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Eaglecrest to reopen Saturday; rollback weekend postponed
Eaglecrest Ski Area, which closed Thursday, will reopen for skiing and snowboarding across the whole mountain on Saturday,…
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Ketchikan board wants members
Applications are currently being accepted for three vacancies on the nine-member Ketchikan State Parks Citizen Advisory Board for…