Tracking The Elusive ‘Chocolate’ Persimmon
The maru variety is not available in stores near you. But if you know of a nearby Japanese family farm, you may be able to find this rare fruit, known for its deep brown color. Juicy and sweet without being cloying, this persimmon is a treat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Judge allows coal plant to move forward
A federal judge has approved an agreement concerning the restart of the Healy Clean Coal Plant.
Famous Father Had Highest ‘Expectations’
The latest book by former New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb, Great Expectations: The Sons and Daughters of Charles Dickens, reads more like scintillating gossip about the famous writer and his family than literary scholarship. NPR’s Heller McAlpin is fine with that.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Juneau Afternoon 11/21/12
Andy Kline hosts: We hear about the Glory Hole’s Holiday Basket program, Saturday’s Celebration of Hope, this year’s Public Market, an update on Eaglecrest, that, Writers Almanac, music and more
Family: Woman killed herself after sexual assault
The family of a woman who allegedly was sexually assaulted say she has killed herself.
Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now
Data from a soil sample on Mars have NASA scientists buzzing with excitement over a finding that could be “one for the history books.” But they’re not spilling the beans about their discovery just yet.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Man cited for killing bear and trading claws
Alaska State Troopers say a 25-year-old King Salmon man has been cited for killing a brown bear and trading its claws to pay off a debt.
Alaska Senate majority names committee leaders
The new Alaska state Senate majority has announced committee leadership positions.
New battery backup for Kodiak utility passes test
Kodiak utility officials say a new battery backup for the city’s power grid has passed initial tests.
Assembly committee opts not to ban fireworks in Juneau
Fireworks are not a big enough public nuisance or safety risk in Juneau to warrant a partial or outright ban.
