Archive for April, 2010
Seal hunters rescued near Kotlik
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued five seal hunters 29 miles north of the native village of Kotlik.
Posted: April 30th, 2010 under Juneau Empire.
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‘Aggressive bear activity’ closes Dike Trail
Juneau International Airport officials closed the Dike Trail Friday to all pedestrian traffic until further notice due to “aggressive bear activity.”
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Study: Denali wolves have salmon-rich diets
Moose and caribou are the preferred menu item for wolves in Interior Alaska, but new research shows salmon play a larger-than-expected role in their diet.
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Black bears wandering in Interior Alaska
The alarm clock has sounded for Interior black bears.
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‘Open season’ tests market for Alaska natural gas
A 90-day ‘open season’ has begun for potential North Slope natural gas shippers to bid how much they’d pay to use a proposed pipeline.
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Guard error led to Alaska uprising at Colo. prison
The company that operates a Colorado prison for Alaska inmates said an error by a guard led to an uprising at the Hudson Correctional Facility.
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Shine that gear, the derby’s here
Besides skunk cabbage and snowmelt, spring in Juneau also signifies the return of salmon and derby participants in pursuit.
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Spring King Derby, May 1-31
Rules and regulations
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Wild shots
Submit your wild shots
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Predator vs. prey show offers unique orca viewing
Wildlife-watching cruises are always a bit of a lottery, in terms of what one gets to see. Sometimes there is lots of action, but sometimes it’s pretty quiet out on the water.
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