U.S. Senate Energy Committee Chair Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said modular reactors may be a solution for remote Alaska communities that now depend on diesel fuel generators for their electricity.
Matt Miller
Morning Host & Local News Reporter
I’m up early every weekday morning pulling together all the news and information you need to start your day. I find the stories unique to Juneau or Southeast Alaska that may linger or become food-for-thought at the end of your day. What information do you need from me to give your day some context?
Gardentalk – Season finale on cleanup and the last of the veggies
Beets, carrots and parsnips actually benefit from being left in the ground during the early fall, because freezing temperatures enhance their sugar content.
Gardentalk – Bring your begonias, dahlias and fuchsias in for the winter
Tuesday morning’s record low temperature of 23 degrees at the Juneau International Airport may be Mother Nature’s way of saying more cold snaps and frosty mornings are not that far off.
Jury acquits Laron Graham in West Juneau double homicide case
Laron Graham is found not guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Robert Meireis and Elizabeth Tonsmeire in November 2015.
Heavy rainfall in Juneau causes minor flooding and prompts evacuations
Heavy rainfall has caused swelling of rivers and streams, minor flooding of some streets, and even forced one Douglas Island resident from his home.
Gardentalk – Listener question lightning round
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski tackles listener questions about garlic, beehouses, and peony winterization.