Getting a construction permit in Bethel used to take about 10 days with the city. It could take years, now, if the building site could significantly affect the aquatic habitat.
Environment
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
Park Service seeks local, Alaska Native applicants for top jobs
The Park Service says only about 4 percent of its employees are Alaska Native or American Indian, but 20 percent of the population is Alaska Native or American Indian.
Colorado Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion To Save Her Son
A Colorado woman managed to fight off a mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son. During the harrowing rescue, she reportedly reached into the cat’s jaws to free her child’s head.
Gardentalk – Deadheading and thinning
Whether it’s annuals and fuschias or shrubs like lilacs and rhododendrons, trimming fading flowers will allow leaves to devote more food and energy to the plant to flower later this season.
Skagway Assembly voices concern over herbicide spraying
Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.
Juneau man cited after killing and dragging black bear
A Juneau man was cited for failing to report running over and dragging a black bear for 2 miles.
Woman dies in boating accident near Elfin Cove
Elizabeth Eskelin, 44, taught kindergarten in Selawik, and also spent time in Juneau, Sitka and the Kenai Peninsula in recent years.
Juneau charges ahead with electric vehicles
The city is projected to double the number of electric vehicles on the streets by the end of the year.
Gardentalk – Early summer planting
Maximize your garden space by planting more vegetables as soon as the first early crops are harvested.