Heavy rainfall has saturated the ground, elevating the risk of landslides, and rivers and creeks are rising, especially in the northern panhandle.
Environment
Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska
The unusual lines of moving gnat larvae were first reported in Fairbanks in 2007, with sporadic sightings ever since.
Garden Talk: Community and youth gardening opportunities abound in Juneau
For this week’s Garden Talk, Chloe spoke with Joel Bos about outdoor programs for kids — and about how anyone can get involved in community gardening.
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
No injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials say more slides are likely amid heavy rain.
‘We’re screaming into the void.’ Across the US, heat keeps breaking records
It’s not your imagination. Temperature records are falling across the U.S. Climate scientists say they’ve been predicting this for decades.
Bear baiting again banned in national preserves in Alaska, under new National Park Service rule
Environmentalists say the rule falls short, some hunting advocates say it goes too far, and the legal fight over hunting practices is poised to continue.