Subsistence fishermen take to the water inspite of closures
Subsistence fishing for salmon is happening on the Kuskokwim River even though closures are in place.
Gardentalk – Hot and dry
Gardeners could be facing some old problems with possible warm and dry conditions for this weekend. The return of European currant worms, dried out plants, and overheated greenhouses are just some examples.
Damage mounts from turf field vandalism
Fire damage to specialized equipment used to lay new turf at Juneau’s Adair Kennedy Memorial Field has been estimated at $20,000.
Low salmon runs around the state have subsistence fishermen worried
Poor salmon runs have rivers closing and limits being imposed around Alaska
Wildlife viewers crowding bears, congesting traffic
State biologists are concerned about wildlife viewers creating problems with their pursuit of black bears out Glacier Highway.
Update: Torched turf equipment leaves project behind schedule
Tuesday’s fire at Adair Kennedy Memorial Field in the Mendenhall Valley will delay the turf replacement project, but the contractor says it will be done by football season.
State signals intent to keep DoL employees at Plywood Palace
It now appears most state Labor Department employees in Juneau will be staying in the same building that for years has been suspected of causing health problems.
Scientists search Southeast beaches for tsunami debris
Five NOAA scientists are scouting Southeast Alaska beaches for debris from last year’s Japanese tsunami.
Jury finds Schaeffer Cox guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in Alaska Militia trial
Militia leader Schaeffer Cox was found guilty for most of the charges against him including conspiracy to commit murder.
