The Yukon river is flooding in Galena as an ice jam at a notorious bend called Bishop’s Rock is keeping water high near Galena.
Environment
Statter Harbor phase two in limbo
The Juneau Planning Commission could reconsider rejecting of a conditional use permit for a new boat launch and parking area
Gardentalk – Seeds and starts
Master gardener Ed Buyarski encourages us to not bother with store-bought starts and just plant seeds.
Low-level eruption continues at Pavlof Volcano
Heavy cloud cover over the Alaska Peninsula is making it tough for scientists to monitor Pavlof Volcano.
Ice jam above Fort Yukon loosens
A massive ice jam 12 miles upriver from Fort Yukon partially let loose early yesterday morning. National Weather Service Hydrologist Ed Plumb says the ice sheet hasn’t broken entirely, but water backed up behind it is starting to move downriver.
Haines guide to plead guilty to federal charges for hunting violations
Ronald Martin, 73, is charged with five counts, including wildlife trafficking, false statements concerning wildlife and violating the federal Lacey Act.