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Biochar is another tool for soil management
Burning wood can create more than smoky summers and cozy winters by the stove. Roasted trees, shrubs and other plants can also be used to amend soils, store carbon and reduce hazardous fuels in forests through a product called biochar. This summer, two professors are teaching farmers in Alaska how...
Moose flies flourish in high-summer Alaska
While boating down the Yukon River during the hottest summer recorded in Alaska (1915, when Fort Yukon reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit), missionary Hudson Stuck wrote about the wildlife that most bothered his party. “With the failure of a little breeze and the overcasting of the sky, the weather grows oppressively...
Transition report outlines potential issues with staffing issues impacting key services
Palmer man charged with several aviation crimes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Palmer man was charged with illegally operating an aircraft. According to the court documents, 56-year-old William Marsan, is allegedly the owner and pilot of a private aircraft in Alaska. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a report in June of 2023 stating Marsan did not radio his take off from Palmer, and also flew against the flow of landing traffic. This resulted in him almost causing an in-air collision with an aircraft attempting to land.
Soldier dead after vehicle crash on Fort Wainwright
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A soldier was killed Monday evening in a vehicle crash near the main gate of Fort Wainwright. The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. just in front of the main gate sign and roundabout on Gaffney Road. The Fairbanks Police Department (FPD) responded to the incident,...
Learn to can your fish catch in this hands-on workshop
Fishing for dinner is a favorite summer activity in Alaska. But what can you do with all that fish when your freezer is already full?. Leif Albertson, University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service health, home and family development agent, will teach an in-person workshop on how to can your catch and fill your pantry with safe, shelf-stable and delicious fish.
Parks & Recreation’s free Month of Play kicks off August 1
Join the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department for Month of Play, a month of in-person and DIY fun taking place August 1 through August 30. Complete do-it-yourself activities, use the Passport to Play for free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, or do it all. All activities are free and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play website.
Assembly to interview three finalists for City Attorney position
Assembly to interview three finalists for City Attorney position. Following a nationwide search, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly has narrowed the pool of candidates for the City Attorney position to three finalists. They will complete an assessment exercise and interview with the Assembly on July 24 and 25, 2024.
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10. Join Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for a family stroll along Point Caroline trail on Saturday, August 10 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. During the walk, kids and adults will learn to identify several of the native plants found in the area, think up a “recipe for a forest,” and share plant stories.