As one of the recipients of Spruce Root’s 2022 “Path to Prosperity” prize, Alannah Johnson hopes to put local fungi on even more plates.
Outdoors
Diminished population of sunflower sea stars may get Endangered Species Act listing
The huge sea stars, which help conserve kelp beds by eating sea urchins, have been devastated by a wasting disease that is linked by scientists to climate change.
Skull found along Porcupine River belonged to a man who was likely killed by a bear in the ’70s
A pair of hunters found the skulnear the Canadian border in September, 1997.
Fluctuating winter weather in Juneau set the stage for an avalanche at Eaglecrest
No one was hurt, but the area above the Hooter lift will remain closed as the ski patrol works to address potential hazards.
Board of Game authorizes first Zarembo Island elk hunt in 17 years
Strong support from Wrangell and other local communities helped convince the board to take the leap.
The Chilkoot Trail has been designated a national historic trail
It’s the 20th national historic trail — and the shortest.