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Aug 20 2018

Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute Director Bruce Mate posed Thursday beside a sculptural installation mimicking whale bones in Newport's Don Davis Park. (Photo by Tom Banse/Northwest News Network )

Scientists sunk a rare blue whale skeleton. Now they need money to bring it back up

By Tom Banse, Northwest News Network | Nation & World, Outdoors, Wildlife

A set of massive whale bones rests on the bottom of the Newport, Oregon, bay. Scientists from Oregon State University put them there with a plan for a future display on shore. But they’re having trouble finding the money to retrieve the rare blue whale skeleton from beneath the waves.

By Tom Banse, Northwest News Network | August 20, 2018 7:38 am

Aug 19 2018

Plans to overhaul Mendenhall Glacier nearly complete

By Associated Press | Juneau, Outdoors, Tourism

A U.S. Forest Service representative said during a presentation to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce last week that the agency is putting the “finishing touches” on plans to build new facilities and trails at Mendenhall Glacier.

By Associated Press | August 19, 2018 11:54 am

Aug 17 2018

Fortunately, painters could easily work around this kiwi plant at the KTOO Agricultural Test Station and Garden of Science! Otherwise, it would have been cut back.

Gardentalk – When home improvement projects require emergency tree and shrub care

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Gardentalk, Juneau

Master Gardener Ed Buyarski has some tips for homeowners who are trying to preserve their trees and shrubs while major home improvement projects are underway. Also, the annual Harvest Fair and Farmer’s Market is Saturday, August 16 at the Juneau Community Garden.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | August 17, 2018 1:57 pm

Aug 17 2018

Vaccinium Ovalifolium, or Oval-leaf Blueberry. (Photo by Daysha Eaton/KMXT)

Kodiak biologists track climate variation’s impact on berries, bears

By Daysha Eaton, KMXT-Kodiak | Environment, Outdoors, Southwest, Tourism, Wildlife

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge biologists just wrapped up this season’s the monitoring berry supply in relation to the health of bear populations. They’ve been assessing berry patches and doing aerial surveys for bears.

By Daysha Eaton, KMXT-Kodiak | August 17, 2018 9:17 am

Aug 16 2018

Nizina Glacier and River. (Creative Commons photo by Richard Droker)

In wake of pack-rafter incident at Wrangell St. Elias, experts highlight proper preparation

By Dan Bross, KUAC-Fairbanks | Interior, Outdoors, Public Safety

The death of a pack-rafter in Wrangell St. Elias National Park this month raised awareness about proper preparation for the increasingly popular sport of floating backcountry rivers in tiny ultralight inflatable boats.

By Dan Bross, KUAC-Fairbanks | August 16, 2018 6:44 am

Aug 15 2018

This hydroponically-grown basil plant is still enormously productive even though it was started from seed nearly two years ago.

Gardentalk – Thyme for a deep chive featuring sage advice; homegrown herbs are a big dill for cooks

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau, Southeast

Fresh, homegrown herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, cilantro, chives, dill, basil, tarragon and oregano can really add that extra pop to any dish. Some herbs best retain their flavor and aroma depending on whether they are frozen or dried.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | August 15, 2018 1:59 pm

Aug 15 2018

Rotary Beach south of Saxman is also called Bugge’s Beach. (File photo by KRBD)

DEC issues water advisory for 6 Ketchikan beaches

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | Health, Oceans, Outdoors, Southeast

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued a water-quality advisory on Tuesday for six beach areas in Ketchikan. Recent tests show those areas have elevated levels of enterococci and fecal coliform bacteria.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | August 15, 2018 7:15 am

Aug 15 2018

Sturgeon case navigates its way back in front of Supreme Court

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Crime & Courts, Federal Government, Outdoors, State Government, Transportation

The State of Alaska will weigh in again on a lawsuit over management rights of navigable waterways, known as the Sturgeon case, which is back before the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | August 15, 2018 6:33 am

Jul 31 2018

The Parks Department closed the South Fork Trail in Eagle River for a few weeks, but reopened it in late July. (Photo by Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)

Eagle River hikers weigh risks after deadly bear attack

By Emily Russell, Alaska Public Media | Outdoors, Public Safety, Southcentral, Wildlife

If you live in Alaska, you live in bear country. The worst could happen even while the risk of a bear encounter or attack is low. Since last summer, there have been three bear-related deaths, with the latest earlier this summer in Eagle River.

By Emily Russell, Alaska Public Media | July 31, 2018 7:24 am

Jul 27 2018

Telephone Hill cherries ripen at the KTOO Agricultural Test Station and Garden of Science.

Gardentalk – When too much moisture is a bad thing

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau, Southeast

Master gardener Ed Buyarski says ripe cherries will crack and split if they are not picked before the next rainfall. Garlic bulbs will develop a fungus and thin skins if they are overwatered.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | July 27, 2018 6:13 pm

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Scientists sunk a rare blue whale skeleton. Now they need money to bring it back up

Plans to overhaul Mendenhall Glacier nearly complete

Gardentalk – When home improvement projects require emergency tree and shrub care

Kodiak biologists track climate variation’s impact on berries, bears

In wake of pack-rafter incident at Wrangell St. Elias, experts highlight proper preparation

Gardentalk – Thyme for a deep chive featuring sage advice; homegrown herbs are a big dill for cooks

DEC issues water advisory for 6 Ketchikan beaches

Sturgeon case navigates its way back in front of Supreme Court

Eagle River hikers weigh risks after deadly bear attack

Gardentalk – When too much moisture is a bad thing

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