As budget negotiations continue, little public action from legislature
Lawmakers have until June 1 to pass a budget before layoff notices are sent to state employees, and until July 1 before Alaska experiences a partial government shutdown.
Anatomy of the worst fire year
In a gorgeous warm May this year, we have not yet sniffed the bitter scent of flaming spruce. When we do, many of us will think back to a year that still haunts us.
Hot, dry weather triggers logging restrictions in the Tongass
The restrictions will continue until the region sees some rain. It’s also possible all operations could be shut down if the hot, dry weather continues.
Research sheds light on massive, underwater, deep-sea churning waves
Harper Simmons, an associate professor of oceanography at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has been studying these massive, undersea waves for over a decade.
Fish and Game: Don’t touch ‘orphaned’ wildlife
Too often people see a lone moose calf or bear cub they think they should rescue the animal, says one wildlife biologist.
Juneau Whale Watch pays nearly $12K in violation fines
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cited the company last fall for violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Extremely high fire danger in Juneau
Fire Marshal discourages starting campfires and open burns until Juneau gets more rain.
Juneau playwright gets national attention
Urban life has long drawn young people out of rural Alaska. Now art is imitating Alaska life in a first-time Juneau playwright’s new play.
Gardentalk — Spread it!
Ed Buyarski has a few tips for applying the right kind of fertilizer evenly throughout your lawn.
Juneau high schools to graduate 312 students on Sunday
Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi’s is at 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Thunder Mountain’s is next at 4 p.m. in the gym and Juneau-Douglas’ graduation is at 7 p.m. in the the main gym.
White House: Veto likely on Young’s fisheries bill
The White House, like environmental groups and some small-boat fishermen, disapproves of the flexibility written into Young’s bill.
Delayed ferry heads for Unalaska despite government shutdown threat
The Alaska state ferry Tustumena spent at least five extra days off the water and missed its first scheduled sailing earlier this month, and it is headed for Unalaska this weekend.
Tribes, Forest Service partner on climate change research
At the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Conference in Juneau this week, a panel of five discussed climate change and traditional knowledge.
Legislature adjourns special session, only to call new one
The legislature has formally relocated to Anchorage and they’ve set aside Medicaid expansion.
Former Perseverance Theatre artistic director PJ Paparelli has died
During his tenure in Juneau, he directed or guided productions of “The Who’s Tommy”, “Hair”, “Hamlet”, “Twelfth Night”, and “columbinus” among others.
Small earthquake shakes Southeast Alaska
4.1 magnitude temblor occurred at 8:56 with the epicenter located about 109 miles northwest of Juneau.
Arctic adviser: Rigid regs worsen climate change impacts
Craig Fleener, Gov. Bill Walker’s special assistant on Arctic policy, says Alaska communities could better adjust to climate change if hunting and fishing rules become more flexible.
Maps merge data on birds and ships to mitigate oil spills
An Alaska scientist and entrepreneur is leading a mapping project to find out where potential oil spills could have the worst effects on seabirds.
Bethel settles out of court with man ‘attacked’ by police officer
Gregory’s attorney argued that the office violated Gregory’s civil rights and committed assault and battery in what he described as an “attack” last July.
Self-determination for the future of Native game development
The goal is for indigenous gamers, developers, and designers to recognize their own potential.