Someone appears to be poisoning bears near Sitka’s Sawmill Creek Road. A young male found dead last week may be the latest victim.
Environment
$10 million Aurora Harbor rebuild underway
Ongoing construction at Juneau’s Aurora Harbor is displacing about 134 boats
Gardentalk – Season finale
Garden and lawn clean-up, and moving compost pile contents to garden beds
Eaglecrest makes another appearance in Ski Town Throwdown
People have until 8:30 p.m. to vote for Eaglecrest Ski Area.
Black bears still out and about in Juneau
Homeowners, businesses should always be vigilant about handling of bear attractants.
Voices of Glacier Bay: An Adventure in Sound
“We are able to go into these places and hear the original voices of the North American land,” Richard Nelson says.
Gardentalk – Fall freeze protection
Begonias, fuschias, and dahlias should be brought inside garage
Media outlets criticize Forest Service for film and photography regulations
As conservationists celebrate 50 years since the passage of the Wilderness Act, a U.S. Forest Service proposal to make certain wilderness area regulations permanent has brought forth accusations that the agency is infringing on First Amendment rights.
Gardentalk – Repurposing fall leaves
Uses include composting, insulation, weed cover
Gardentalk – Creating your own root cellar
Plus, garlic planting