Root maggots, slugs and wooly bear caterpillars continue to be spotted in Juneau yards and gardens. Food Festival is Saturday, Aug. 26 at JACC.
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France’s highest court suspends burkini ban in one town
This has definitely been the summer of the burkini. Here’s some background on the swimwear that’s launched a worldwide debate.
Kenai Borough Assembly keeps invocation, hears from deeply divided residents
Both the ordinance that would have done away with the invocation and the one that would have replaced it with a moment of silence failed to advance to introduction after a 4-4 votes.
Marine mammal camp nurtures budding scientists
The phrase “summer camp” usually brings to mind images of toasted marshmallows, campfires and wobbly canoe trips.
Contaminated shellfish found in Homer harbor
The State Department of Health and Social Services is warning residents to exercise caution when collecting shellfish in Homer harbor.
Orlando hospitals say they won’t bill victims of Pulse Nightclub shooting
Two Florida hospitals treating survivors of the mass shooting will be looking for other sources of payment — or waiving fees altogether — instead of making victims pay for their treatment.
Bethel police chief gives update on low recruiting numbers
Police Chief Andre Achee presented an update to Bethel City Council on the department’s recruiting efforts since the city gave it the ability to raise its salary budget by more than 25 percent.
The chief reported that the department is still only at 50 percent capacity, with many of the officers working two weeks on, two weeks off.
U.S. women’s soccer team suspends Hope Solo for Sweden comments
After losing to the Swedes in the Olympic quarterfinals, the longtime goalkeeper said “we played a bunch of cowards.” Solo was widely criticized.
Gov. Walker hits pause on commercial fisheries commission move
Gov. Bill Walker put a hold on an administrative order he issued in February, saying he needed more stakeholder feedback.
Grounded by fog, would-be travelers watch Huna Tribal House festivities from afar
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve to celebrate the opening of a newly completed Huna Tribal House and the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. But not everyone could make it. Tribal members and elected officials were stuck at the Juneau International Airport.