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As Suicide Basin expands, knowledge about its outbursts does the same
The flood’s peak this year was bigger for two reasons: it occurred shortly after a large rainstorm and water drained faster
Aug 3110 min read


On The Trails: Beach rye, ergot, and flies; cottonwoods and leaf beetles (and lots of questions)
In late summer we usually notice dark "spurs" sticking out of beach rye inflorescences. That is a spore-bearing part of the ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that infects rye flowers.
Aug 313 min read


Alaska gas pipeline executive says he expects go/no-go decision by year’s end
Rex Cannon, co-president of the company advancing the trans-Alaska gas pipeline, set high expectations during an oil industry conference.
Aug 315 min read


Local ensemble brings songs to the water
Juneau Community Chorus celebrates ‘Play Music on the Porch Day’ with dockside concert
Aug 303 min read


Palmer overcomes mistakes, JDHS can’t in 41-20 road loss
Two TD passes, 102-yard interception return by Crimson Bears put them down 21-20 at half before Moose stampede to second-half supremacy.
Aug 305 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 28
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 301 min read


Alaska Science Forum: Calling lost chickadees in far north poplars
Although it was a recorded birdsong that chattered through each of the poplar stands we entered, I still occasionally caught myself believing we were hearing the real thing — the call of the gray-headed chickadee, last heard in Alaska in 2018.
Aug 303 min read


Jury continues to deliberate in sexual assault trial against former Juneau chiropractor
After a week of deliberation, the jury continues to consider the evidence in a sexual assault trial against a former Juneau chiropractor....
Aug 301 min read


New state report says Alaska teens and adults are getting fatter
Adults and children in the state are falling short of health goals, though there has been some improvement in places, the report says.
Aug 304 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Quick and easy bean salad
Bean salad ready to serve. (Photo by Patty Schied) By Patty Schied With this lovely weather we've been having, this recipe is great for...
Aug 301 min read


Dunleavy says he won’t call Alaska lawmakers into another special session this year
The current special session will expire at the end of Sunday with Department of Agriculture issue unresolved.
Aug 293 min read


At oil conference, Dunleavy declines to endorse his lieutenant governor as his replacement
Dodging a moderator’s question, he also declines to name any of his former cabinet officials as his preferred choice in the 2026 election.
Aug 293 min read
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