Master Gardener Ed Buyarski answers your questions about how to build window covers for garden beds and how to mitigate a possible rhododendron fungus. Don’t miss Saturday’s Southeast Master Gardeners Garden Tour. And, don’t forget to vent your greenhouses and water your plants!
Juneau
Defense seeks to limit access to visitation records in cruise ship murder case
The defense motion on behalf of Kenneth Manzanares was filed Thursday in Juneau Federal Court. His attorney filed a motion in the murder case to limit access to the defendant’s visitation records. The motion also restricts access to any calls and correspondence with him at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
In Alaska, family separations evoke past trauma
A survivor of a BIA boarding school for Alaska Natives says the separation of children at the border is reminiscent of her own experiences. The context is different: but the traumatic effects are arguably similar.
Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service
Former Alaska state Rep. Zach Fansler pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree harassment in connection with a January incident in which he struck a woman in his hotel room.
Twin turboprop aircraft makes emergency landing at airport
No damage or injuries reported when the twin turboprop Cessna 441 touched down with malfunctioning landing gear.
Glacier visitor center burglar sentenced to 2 years
Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg sentenced Mack Parker, 52, to serve 24 months and pay $300 in court fees and fines.
Governor on Juneau Access Project: ‘I don’t want to create any false hope’
Pro-road advocates were elated when the governor declined to veto $21 million added by the Legislature. But Gov. Walker said he’s still convinced the Juneau Access Project design is flawed.
Strawn sentenced to 88 years in murder of Brandon Cook
Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg sentenced Christopher Strawn on Wednesday morning to 88 years for murder and two years for assault.
Juneau’s rainbow crosswalk tug of war continues
Juneau city officials are appealing to the guerrilla artists to stop embellishing crosswalks with colored paint. The city manager says rainbow crosswalk fans and city officials should find a compromise.
Sport anglers can catch, keep kings in Juneau
Daily bag and possession limit is two king salmon of any size in the hatchery terminal areas of Lena Cove, Auke Bay, Fritz Cove, and the northern half of Gastineau Channel down to the bridge.Outside the hatchery areas the limit is one fish.