Forest Service’s Tom Tidwell says rising fire suppression costs are affecting other program budgets
Outdoors
Juneau wildlife guide, advocate Greg Brown passes away
Well known Juneau wildlife guide and advocate Greg Brown passed away over the weekend. He was 63.
NOAA reviewing ESA protections for humpback whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will initiate an in-depth review into whether the North Pacific humpback still needs protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Gardentalk: Late summer clean-up
Plus, pics of last week’s Harvest Fair and a preview of the Food Fest
Paddleboarders find unique way to experience Juneau
A group of people from all over the U.S. traveled to the capital city this week for one reason – stand up paddle boarding.
Downtown black bear put down
Male bear about 400 lbs. was destructive and reportedly chased two people
Eldred Rock weather sensors down
Eldred Rock wind speed and wind direction sensors have not been working for a couple of weeks, frustrating both the Lynn Canal gillnet fleet and National Weather Service. The instruments record weather conditions used on NOAA weather radio observations and in forecasts, important information for Lynn Canal mariners and pilots. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Joel Curtis says the…
Spot the Chief on his bicycle
School begins Tuesday in Juneau, so watch out for kids on bicycles — and Juneau’s police chief. He’ll be riding his bicycle this week throughout Juneau to raise awareness of bicyclists. Since June 1st, the Juneau Police Department has had five reports of vehicle and bike collisions. The problem seems to be drivers who fail…
AMHS to hold meeting on shuttle ferry proposal
State ferry system officials Tuesday evening will explain the latest design for two Lynn Canal day boats.
Did You Know? Alaskan Waters Are Home To Sharks Too
When you ask anyone to name animals in Alaska, answers run the gamut from wolves to whales and occasionally the erroneous penguin. But there’s one animal that hardly ever makes the list: sharks.