It should come as no surprise that another rainfall record has been broken. In fact, 15 records were broken across Southeast Alaska yesterday (Monday).
Outdoors
Arrow’s new garbage cans not “bear-resistant,” city says
The City and Borough of Juneau wants you to know the new garbage cans are not bear-resistant. The company agrees and says it will warn customers in upcoming bills.
Crossing the Gulf in a 24-foot sailboat
An amateur sailor with no open-ocean experience embarked on a 1,200-mile trip across the Gulf of Alaska in a 24-foot sailboat in May. He was rescued last week from a beach on Akutan Island in the Aleutians and dropped off in Dutch Harbor, where he sought to tell his story.
Tale of a sailboat high and dry
A sailboat that left Juneau in mid-May is high and dry on Akutan Island in the Aleutians. Her sailor apparently is trying to raise money to finish his trip.
Harbor seal makes rare visit to Mendenhall Lake
There’s a rare guest in the Mendenhall Lake this week. A seal was spotted Friday morning, cruising between the icebergs in the lake.
Eagle loses lunch; causes power outage
A Juneau eagle lost his lunch this morning, cutting electricity to 377 Lemon Creek Alaska Electric Light and Power customers.
Flood advisory for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River cancelled
Water levels are now receding from this week’s jökulhlaup in Suicide Basin above Mendenhall Glacier.
Gardentalk – Garlic deadheading
Ed has some tips on how to get most out of your garlic crop this year.
Glacial dam on Mendenhall Glacier bursts, prompts flood watch
Yesterday an ice dammed lake in the Mendenhall Glacier broke free and the waters are rising in Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.
Alaska firefighters join fight against fires in the Lower 48
About 100 firefighters from Alaska are heading to the lower 48 to help fight wildfires.