The Salvation Army is collecting coats for school-age children again this year, and they are relying on more individual donors.
Environment
Gardentalk – How to get a handle on persistent pest; food festival preview
Root maggots, slugs and wooly bear caterpillars continue to be spotted in Juneau yards and gardens. Food Festival is Saturday, Aug. 26 at JACC.
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.
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.
Prince of Wales Island wolf harvest quota set at 11 animals
The quota for this winter’s annual wolf hunting and trapping season on Prince of Wales Island has been set at 11 animals, up slightly from last year’s quota of nine.
City investigates vessel found burning in Captains Bay
A vessel caught fire in Unalaska waters last weekend. The incident is still under investigation, but City Manager Dave Martinson said efforts are already underway to address the damaged boat.
Report catalogs contaminated land conveyed to Native corporations
Scattered throughout Alaska are hundreds of pieces of land that have been transferred to Alaska Native Corporations by the federal government.Some came with contamination. Getting them cleaned up has been a decades long process, and a new report catalogs those contaminated sites, but leaves some questions about who will orchestrate cleanup – and when.
Low sea ice and warm water to drive autumn weather
El Nino has transitioned to below normal sea surface temperatures in the mid-latitude Pacific. If that persists, then the condition known as La Nina, typically results in a colder than normal winter for Alaska.
German students explore Alaska through summer Rotary exchange
Two German sisters got a true Alaska experience through summer Rotary exchange.