A sailboat that left Juneau in mid-May is high and dry on Akutan Island in the Aleutians. Her sailor apparently is trying to raise money to finish his trip.
Outdoors
Harbor seal makes rare visit to Mendenhall Lake
There’s a rare guest in the Mendenhall Lake this week. A seal was spotted Friday morning, cruising between the icebergs in the lake.
Eagle loses lunch; causes power outage
A Juneau eagle lost his lunch this morning, cutting electricity to 377 Lemon Creek Alaska Electric Light and Power customers.
Flood advisory for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River cancelled
Water levels are now receding from this week’s jökulhlaup in Suicide Basin above Mendenhall Glacier.
Gardentalk – Garlic deadheading
Ed has some tips on how to get most out of your garlic crop this year.
Glacial dam on Mendenhall Glacier bursts, prompts flood watch
Yesterday an ice dammed lake in the Mendenhall Glacier broke free and the waters are rising in Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.