NOAA scientists are combing Alaska beaches again in their search for marine debris from the 2011 tsunami that hit Japan.
Environment
Update: Texas man dies in Mendenhall Lake kayak accident
One person is confirmed dead after a kayak accident on Mendenhall Lake Sunday.
Boaters report whale strike off Chichagof Island
Details are sketchy, but everyone is okay after a collision between a skiff and a whale in Freshwater Bay on Chichagof Island.
Eaglecrest plans changes to lifts
Changes are coming to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island.
Juneau’s garbage bear problem fixable, experts say
A dozen years ago, the city faced a similar problem, leading to the CBJ bear ordinance, which prohibits leaving garbage cans out except after 4 a.m. on pickup day. Juneau Police are not currently citing residents under the ordinance when a crafty bruin pops the lid on one of those new garbage cans provided by Arrow Refuse.
Gardentalk – Fungus and composting
Cool rain and horse manure are the catalysts for this week’s discussion.