Researchers have traced the invasive plant’s transmission in Alaska to people dumping out their aquariums into nearby lakes. An aggressive hitchhiker, Elodea will cling to float planes and travel to distant water bodies.
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Alaska Raptor Center director retires after 13 years on the job
During her decade-plus career, she saw the center expand and develop into a world-class attraction.
“Sharing Our Knowledge” clan conference starts Thursday
The conference is a gathering of elders and academics, tradition bearers and students. This year’s theme is “Haa Saax’ú, Haa Latseení (Our Names, Our Strength).”
Historic Sitka cemetery hit a third time by vandals
In this most recent incident, one or more individuals knocked over 25 headstones.
Group ends effort to create City of Ward Cove
The proposed City of Ward Cove boundaries would have included about 3,250 residents. It would have encompassed 42 square miles of land, three square miles of water and tidelands; and property with an assessed value of $350 million.
Southeast cooperative looks into Kake hydro project
An electrical cooperative in Southeast Alaska is looking into developing a new hydroelectric power plant in the village of Kake.
Plans for Juneau Ocean Center unveiled
The Juneau Ocean Center could be a space to hear lectures on marine mammals and climate change, relax and eat lunch or take in an IMAX movie.
Sitkans detail impacts of 2016 ferry system cuts
Sitkans affected by substantial ferry service cuts will voice their concerns during a rally and legislative listening session at noon Friday. Here are some of the impacts they expect.
Lemon Creek matches Rio Grande in water volume
The volume of water flowing through Juneau’s Lemon Creek at one point Thursday was equal to the volume of water flowing through the coveted Rio Grande in the Southwestern United States.
Telling untold stories through a healing robe
Chilkat weaver Darlene See spoke in Haines recently as part of the cultural exchange hosted by the Haines Borough Public Library. The exchange brought Native artists, singers and storytellers to Haines to share knowledge and traditions.