Juneau Independent

The word "whiskers" covers a variety of structures, stiff or soft, and most mammals have them. What we often call "whiskers" in humans are facial hairs grown chiefly for adornment, although they may sometimes have minor ancillary functions, and this essay does not deal with them.

A small group of people gathered in St Ann’s Parish Hall for a reentry simulation, an event designed to mimic the first month of a prisoner reintegrating into society.

Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a weekly feature where a commercial AI blog tool is asked to write news stories about notable local events of the past week, with excerpts of the results provided. Text that is outright fiction/nonsense is highlighted in red , but that doesn’t necessarily mean the rest is entirely accurate. The intent is to familiarize readers with what AI-generated news content looks like, and should not be considered factual or "reporting" in any

A male wood duck tends to his plumage. (Matt Goff Sitka Nature photo) By Mary F. Willson Birds typically take good care of their feathers, preening them frequently. This behavior is partly innate, but some of it is learned, by watching others or from experience. They commonly use their bills or their feet, maybe occasionally rubbing on a branch or a rock. This self-maintenance practice has several benefits for the individual. For instance, it may remove ecto-parasites and deb

This roast served four of us with second helpings along with tidbits for my sister’s Jack Russell terrier who demanded her share from under the table.

The weather was dismal on the day I ventured out onto the floats in Auke Bay — rain with a cold wind. But I went there anyway, with a friend, just for something different from my usual haunts.

Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a weekly feature where a commercial AI blog tool is asked to write news stories about notable local events of the past week, with excerpts of the results provided.

February's First Friday will feature artist pop-ups, a science and art exhibit, and a radio theatre performance.

Nature connectedness is associated with increased vitality, mindfulness, and compassion.

Transforming frozen fish with Indian spices will tantalize your taste buds.

A rather common but seldom seen denizen of our forests is the northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus). They are strictly nocturnal and rather small (about the size of our more familiar red squirrel).

AI Tries To Write The News is a weekly feature where a commercial AI blog tool is asked to write news stories about notable local events of the past week, with excerpts of the results provided.