As we move toward autumn, low pressure systems will begin to boot Juneau’s unusually warm and dry summer out of the way.
Outdoors
Wasted black bear washes ashore in Gastineau Channel
Male bear was shot several times, wrapped in a tarp, and tied to makeshift anchor weight before dumped in the water
Smoking ban postponed at AHFC senior housing
A smoking ban planned for state-subsidized senior public housing has been postponed. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation was to implement no-smoking rules in residents’ apartments in August, forcing smokers outside. Now the corporation says it will re-evaluate the policy. “Who says you can’t fight city hall?” asks Ron Dean. He believes his petition helped agency…
Cellphone tower planned for Eaglecrest
GCI plans to lease a spot at Eaglecrest Ski Area for a cellphone tower.
Berms and treatment ponds for snow disposal sites
Runoff from snow dumped next winter will be treated for any harmful chemicals as the city rebuilds the Mendenhall Valley snow disposal site. The project got the green light this week from the Juneau Planning Commission. Under a Conditional Use Permit, the snow site, which grows to 40 feet some winters, will be set back…
Gardentalk – Garlic harvesting, perennials, pea trellis
Perennials and pea trellis, too