Community members packed into a parking lot recently to get a glimpse of the “People’s Tree,” as it set off on the long trip to Washington D.C.
Environment
Biden administration gives support to controversial land trade in Alaska wildlife refuge
A land swap would allow for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge that supporters say King Cove needs; opponents say it would be ecologically ruinous.
A dog on Prince of Wales Island is helping to conserve wolves by tracking their poop
If finding wolf poop was a sport, Barley would be its Lebron James and his trainer said it’s an honor to be courtside for his last season.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visiting Juneau next week with tips for flood victims
Flood experts will be at Thunder Mountain Middle School’s auditorium next Tuesday and Thursday.
Greens Creek receives final Forest Service approval to begin expansion next year
The move will extend mine operations for up to 18 years, but the mine will be subjected to some new environmental mitigation and oversight along the way.
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
Flood fighting experts share details about Juneau’s flood barrier plan
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their flood defense contractor addressed concerns about the barriers at a city meeting on Monday.
Juneau’s temporary flood fighting plan is underway. Some riverfront homeowners don’t want it.
The City and Borough of Juneau has pitched a temporary riverside levee to hold off Juneau’s annual outburst floods, but some property owners along the Mendenhall River say the city’s plan is too expensive and invasive.
Sitkan and fisheries advocate Tad Fujioka found dead in apparent bear mauling
Tad Fujioka was 50 years old. His death remains under investigation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Juneau Wednesday
Residents affected by August’s record-breaking glacial outburst flood can meet with specialists at Mendenhall Valley Public Library for help on applying for federal disaster assistance.