A hiker found another mountain goat kid dead on Perseverance Trail in March from contagious ecthyma. It’s a viral infection also known as orf that people and pets can catch.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Wild king salmon sport regulations take effect in Juneau area
The fishery opens June 15. The regulations haven’t changed much from last year, but Taku Inlet will open two weeks earlier.
Small group of Alaskans rally for climate action at Capitol
About 25 people, including organizers and lawmakers, rallied in support of climate bills.
Juneau’s record winter snowfall won’t influence glacial outburst flood size this summer
Scientists say the snowpack is about average and has nothing to do with how big the flood will be.
Thane Road reopens after gale winds raise avalanche risk
Several avalanches have been observed in known slide paths across downtown Juneau over the past week.
Army Corps says it’s working on multiple glacial outburst flood solutions for Juneau at once
Staff at the Army Corps said in a press briefing that they never backed out of a long-term solution, and they’re working on the temporary levee and an intermediate solution in the meantime.