Well known Juneau wildlife guide and advocate Greg Brown passed away over the weekend. He was 63.
Environment
NOAA reviewing ESA protections for humpback whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will initiate an in-depth review into whether the North Pacific humpback still needs protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Gardentalk: Late summer clean-up
Plus, pics of last week’s Harvest Fair and a preview of the Food Fest
Paddleboarders find unique way to experience Juneau
A group of people from all over the U.S. traveled to the capital city this week for one reason – stand up paddle boarding.
Downtown black bear put down
Male bear about 400 lbs. was destructive and reportedly chased two people
Eldred Rock weather sensors down
Eldred Rock wind speed and wind direction sensors have not been working for a couple of weeks, frustrating both the Lynn Canal gillnet fleet and National Weather Service. The instruments record weather conditions used on NOAA weather radio observations and in forecasts, important information for Lynn Canal mariners and pilots. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Joel Curtis says the…