Weekly Wonder: The whys of whale breaching
Why whales do the things they do remain largely a mystery to us land-bound mammals
News
From rain-drenched mountains to Arctic permafrost, Alaska landslides pose hazards
Scientists with government agencies and academia depend on each other and the public to help keep track of risky spots
Police calls, Sept. 9-13
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Sports
Weekly Wonder: The whys of whale breaching
Why whales do the things they do remain largely a mystery to us land-bound mammals
Updike concludes historic season in steeplechase heats at World Championships
Representing Team USA, the 33-year-old from Ketchikan raced commendably in his second world championships
Neighbors
Alaska Science Forum: From the Bronx to Barrow to Ghana
Lewis Shapiro covered a lot of ground during his 90 years.
Living and Growing: Medjugorje
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the King of kings, the Creator of this universe, entrusted Himself to Mary when He chose Her to be His mother
Alaska Outdoors
Brief tuna bounty in Southeast Alaska spurs excitement about new fishing opportunity
Waters off Sitka were warm enough to lure fish from the south, and local anglers took advantage of conditions to harvest species that make rare appearances in Alaska
Weekly Wonder: The whys of whale breaching
Why whales do the things they do remain largely a mystery to us land-bound mammals
Events
Celebrating salmon, art and culture
Salmonfest was held in Ninilchik last weekend, featuring music, community and advocacy
A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days
Timing of events for 33rd annual weekend “depends on the number of contestants and speed of competitors”
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Believe in Juneau, vote no
The ballot propositions before us have an element of selfishness and self-centeredness, that I do not believe most of us share
Letter to the Editor: Tom Begich is committed to real solutions
My Turn: The HESCO barriers worked
My Turn: Promoting affordability, financial common sense, and fairness in Juneau
My Turn: Getting rid of the Roadless Rule is a step in the wrong direction for Southeast Alaska
My Turn: Keep Juneau a livable community
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