In the middle of October, bird watchers estimated about 40 short-eared owls were seen hunting on the wetlands — probably a record number. What was… Continue reading
JDHS sweeps girls relays, boys place second to Ketchikan.
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service’s local office recently told a newspaper reporter that heavy, wet, snow would materialize in a few days. He… Continue reading
Tapering and secrecy lead to records set and championships won
Crimson Bears staying positive after multiple games in Anchorage
JDHS football and JYFL cheerleading teams earn state awards
A cowboy, a pirate and the pope walk into a bar… Nope, no joke here. Just reminding you of the horror approaching Thursday night. Remember… Continue reading
Over 100 ghouls entered in 13.27-mile and 5-kilometer races.
Someone once asked me “Is evolution still happening?” My brief answer was “Of course, it’s always happening.” I would have gone on to explain a… Continue reading
Top high school wrestlers in the Panhandle gave fans a return to the ultimate showcase in Juneau.
JDHS swept under East Anchorage power net attack
Weighing as much as a cup of walnuts and resembling a squeaky dog toy, the short-tailed weasel is easy to underestimate. The spunky little creature… Continue reading
High schoolers from throughout Southeast will compete in Juneau tournament starting Friday
Leading scorers, top goaltender, and fast-paced skaters return seeking state title trophy.
Stealth was abandoned. Completely. The obvious game trail had betrayed me and disintegrated into the sloppily woven patchwork of salmonberry and blueberry bushes mixed with… Continue reading
So all my columns will not be rainbows and unicorns. This one, for instance, involves a recent incident and me trying to understand the different… Continue reading
26 athletes compete for spots on state team in Eagle River next month.
Crows, jays, ravens, magpies and their various other relatives (nutcrackers, choughs, jackdaws, etc.) belong to the taxonomic family Corvidae. It’s a sizeable family of about… Continue reading
Crimson Bears are in the right lanes for the region championships
18 Crimson Bears wrestle 135 matches over three days
