Eaglecrest Ski Area is asking locals, “how long do you want your season to last?”

Officials at the Juneau International Airport have announced the closure of the Airport Dike trail, officially known as the emergency vehicle access road beginning Monday, Oct. 19.

I was on a mission to reach Gold Ridge before sunset on a rare sunny autumn afternoon in Juneau. I planned to keep my eyes open for birds, but before I even left the shadow of the upper tram buildings something changed my focus. Just as I passed the anchor tower for the tram, a low clucking stopped me in my tracks.

Trail Mix, Inc. has announced its intent to apply for grant funding under the Recreational Trails Program to help fund local trail improvements in the Juneau area in an effort to both protect the surrounding trail ecology and to improve the overall hiking experience for users, said George Schaaf, executive director with Trail Mix Inc.

Friday, Oct. 16

Woodpeckers are found around the world, except on some islands. There are said to be about 183 species, ranging in from sparrow-size to raven-size. The woodpecker lineage is old, dating back over 50 million years, and it is distantly related to the neotropical toucans and barbets and the Old World honey guides.

Longtime Juneau resident Fred G. Baxter died Oct. 14, 2009, at his home. He was 89.

Juneau resident Ben Bailey died Oct. 7, 2009, in Juneau.

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EAGLE – Relief workers in the flood-damaged Yukon River town of Eagle say everyone will have a place to stay for winter.