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By Air Force Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin 18th Wing: Aiming High at More Than 200 Miles Per Hour
Tag: Defense Secretary James N. Mattis
Military June 22, 2018
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By Shannon Collins DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Senior Military Leaders, Celebrities Signal Start of DoD Warrior Games
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By Army Col. Richard Goldenberg, New York National Guard: 100 Years Ago, WWI’s 1st American Hero Fought For Life with a Knife
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Hi. Adam Linehan, T&P senior staff writer, here.
If you follow Task & Purpose closely, you may have noticed that my byline disappeared for a while. The reason for my recent absence is an article that we published last week.
Seven months ago, a friend sent me a private link to House Two, an investigative documentary about one of the biggest war crimes cases involving American troops in recent history — the tragedy known as the Haditha massacre. My friend thought I might like to review the film ahead of its debut at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and offered to put me in touch with the director, Michael Epstein.
Epstein, it turned out, had spent nearly 12 years working on House Two. He was embedded with the defense team of Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, whose squad was struck by a roadside bomb in Haditha, Iraq on the morning of Nov. 19, 2005. The blast killed a beloved member of the squad. By noon, 24 more people — Iraqi civilians — were dead, their bodies strewn across several locations in the surrounding neighborhood.
Of the four enlisted Marines initially charged for the massacre, Wuterich was the only one to ever stand trial. Shockingly, in January 2012, he walked away with a plea deal that ensured no prison time. A lawyer for the victims’ families called the outcome of the case an “assault on humanity.” The Marines had killed children. The youngest was 3.
After the court-martial, Epstein tracked down the two NCIS special agents who led the forensic investigation in the hope that they could help him make sense of why Marine Corps prosecutors failed so miserably. He found one of the agents, Michael Maloney, had been left deeply shaken by the whole ordeal. Maloney said the prosecution’s case collapsed because it was contradicted by the forensic evidence. Epstein spent the next five years trying to determine why prosecutors had opted for what seemed like a self-defeating approach.
In House Two, Epstein argues forcefully that the Marine Corps deliberately bungled the case to ensure the most horrific details of the massacre remained hidden from the public. He also draws a direct link between that effort and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, who steered the initial phases of the Haditha prosecution as commander of I Marine Expeditionary Force. “When the Corps didn’t succeed in burying the truth in Iraq, it buried it in the courtroom,” Epstein told me the first time we met, last December.
I’ll admit that I wasn’t completely sold. Or at least not enough to recommend House Two to our readers. But Epstein proposed a deal: he would hand over the trove of undisclosed court documents, video footage, transcripts, and forensic reports he had amassed over the past 12 years. In exchange, I would mention his film in my article at least once — even if I proved its core theory wrong. The challenge was just too enticing to pass up.
So that’s what I set off to do — prove Epstein wrong — and in doing so I would also answer a big question that it seemed few journalists had even bothered to ask: Why were none of the alleged perpetrators of the Haditha massacre ever punished?
The article I’m sharing with you now is the result of the most intensive reporting process I have ever undertaken. Nights, weekends, holidays, even my best friend’s wedding — I worked through them all. I read everything and talked to everyone who’d answer the phone. And the picture only got uglier the deeper I dug. I came within inches of giving up on numerous occasions, if only for the sake of my mental health.
But I’m glad I stuck with it. The last time I felt this relieved to be done with something — and this proud — I was on an airplane leaving Afghanistan. That was my second, and last, overseas deployment as an Army medic. So I also approached this story as a veteran. It was impossible not to. Counterinsurgency is 99% psychological warfare, and it cuts both ways. When you lose a friend to an IED or a suicide bomb you instinctively blame the locals. They let that happen. They didn’t warn you. It’s extremely difficult to step back and realize that acting on that anger is exactly what the insurgents want.
I’ve written investigative features before, but this one was different. It hit close to home — not just for me, but also many of my Task & Purpose colleagues. My editor, Aaron Gell, is one of the few people at T&P who isn’t a veteran, but he understood the importance of this story from the beginning and fought every inch of the way to ensure that our personal experiences at war only informed the article and never got in the way of telling the truth.
Warning: This is an in-depth article. 12,000 words. But I believe that everything in here is absolutely essential to the story so you can decide for yourself. Did the case collapse because of incompetence? A broken military justice system? A deliberate effort to subvert justice? Or a little bit of all of the above?
I’m sure after reading you’ll have questions for me. I’d like to hear them. Please email me directly at adam@taskandpurpose.com.
It’s great to be back.
Regards, Adam
Military June 03, 2018
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Alliances, Partnerships Critical to U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, Mattis Says
DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis Meets With Indo-Pacific Leaders at Singapore Summit
DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Secretary Meets With Japanese, Indonesian Defense Ministers in Hawaii
Military June 01, 2018
Special Report: Travels With Mattis
Murph Motivation
By Air Force Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb 14th Flying Training Wing: Air Force Pilot Prepares for Competition at DoD Warrior Games
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Air Force Academy Hosts 2018 DoD Warrior Games
Samuel Whittemore (July 27, 1696 – February 2, 1793)[1][2] was an American farmer and soldier. He was 78 years of age[3] when he became the oldest known colonial combatant in the American Revolutionary War (1775–83).[4]
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Military May 29, 2018
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Selva Pays Tribute to America’s Fallen ‘Brave Sons and Daughters’
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: ‘America’s Greatest Heroes,’ Trump, Defense Leaders Honor Fallen
Brandon Patterson, Detroit Free Press: Tuskegee Airman honored 73 years after being lynched in Austria
By Corky Siemaszko: West Point admits Parkland student Peter Wang who died saving classmates
Two Nerdy History Girls: From the archives: Remembering the Soldiers Who Didn’t Die in Combat
Military May 24, 2018
By Katie Lange Defense Media Activity: Legacy Mentors Play Key Role In TAPS Good Grief Camps
By Air Force Airman 1st Class Delaney Gonzales: 325th Fighter Wing. Face of Defense: Airman Thrives on Responsibility, Sets the Example
By Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Mullen 325th Fighter Wing: Air Force Medical Team Supports Humanitarian Exercise in Panama
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis Welcomes 983 New Lieutenants Into Air Force
By Paul Szoldra: A Mullet-Wearing Marine Recruit Showed Up To Boot Camp Ready To Party
The Angry Staff Officer: We Were There Too: the US Army at Belleau Wood
By Merrie Monteagudo: U.S. special operations history: Milestones and missions
Military May 10, 2018
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: National Defense Strategy to Restore Competitive Edge, Mattis Tells Senate
From a Military Health System News Release: Remembering Nurses’ Contributions to Military Medicine
By Air Force Capt. Chelsi Johnson 455th Air Expeditionary Wing: Geographically Separated Units Airdrop Supplies to Advisory Troops
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: President Signs Executive Order for Military Spouse Employment
President Trump Hosts Event Honoring Military Families
By Robert Lingley, 21st Space Wing: Face of Defense: Airmen Make Service a Family Affair
National Science Foundation & the United States Air Force Embark on a
New Partnership
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Associated Press: WWII vet will graduate 68 years after leaving college
By Heather Chapman: VA’s struggling program to help rural veterans avoid long trips and long waits runs out of money in June
Press Operations Release No: NR-136-18: Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Cincinnati
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Cybercom Now a Combatant Command, Nakasone Replaces Rogers
By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton Logistics Group Western Pacific: Navy Engineers in Malaysia Build Friendships During Pacific Partnership 18
By Ken Scar, U.S. Army Cadet Command: Face of Defense: Soldier Looks Toward Reunion With Canine Friend From Iraq
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis Emphasizes ‘Service to Others’ as Key American Strength
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Near-Peer Adversaries Work to Surpass U.S. In Technology, Official Says
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Delanceyplace.com
- harvey and the mystery of circulation -- 9/12/24 September 12, 2024Today's selection -- from Empire of The Scalpel by Ira Rutkow. In the seventeenth century, William Harvey overturned ideas on blood circulation that had been accepted for over a thousand years: "The seventeenth is best termed 'the century of the mind.' Parades of geniuses populated every discipline. Religion and philosophy had Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, and Spinoza; […]
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APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 September 12, 2024Anchorage residents share concerns about police after a string of shootings. Plus, librarians cheer the decision to restore a crucial grant.Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Joe Wanner will be Bartlett Regional Hospital’s new CEO September 12, 2024Wanner's appointment as CEO is the latest in a string of leadership turnover at Juneau's city-owned hospital.Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
Bob Mayer
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Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...feigleycommunications
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
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I didn’t have my glasses on…
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Legends of Windemere
- 7 Tips to Writing a Story with Two Time Periods September 11, 2024First, I will say that I know what day it is. Last year, I did a regular post and got a few private messages asking if I forgot what today is. I live in New York, grew up in New … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Book Reviews – #Russia #WWII #Love – Push Me Off The Cliff by Marina Osipova September 12, 2024Delighted to share my review for the heartbreaking and inspiring novel set during and after WWII in Russia. Push Me Off The Cliff by Marina Osipova About the book March of 1948. Three years have passed since the Great Patriotic … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, along with my 4 daughters, daughter-in-law, and one of my granddaughters formed a book club in January to see who could read the most books in 2024. We stay in touch with a group text every day and Goodreads. As an incentive we all agreed to put $1 a week into a kitty and […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- Healing from a Situationship May 15, 2024Healing from a situationship can be harder than recovering from a breakup, and it’s not talked about enough. Taylor Swift’s recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, is filled with situationship-related… The post Healing from a Situationship appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
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Joan Reeves: Slingwords
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World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, Over the past two decades, I’ve juggled my time and energy populating five different blogs containing alternative news, music, economics, political activism and creative passions while also supporting hundreds of artists, activists and alternative news journalists. I did so because they offered a clear, unscripted, honest approach through their investigative journalism. The goal […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]Unknown
- WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]Unknown
The Old Motor
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- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 511 September 4, 2024In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.David Greenlees
Ana’s Attic
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Shorpy
- Savannarama: 1915 September 11, 2024Savannah, Georgia, in 1915. "View of Bull Street from Broughton Street showing the National Bank of Savannah, Johnson Square, Savannah Bank Building and Hotel Savannah." 5x7 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
- Grand Central: 1900 September 10, 2024New York circa 1900. "Grand Central Station, E. 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue." 8x10 inch glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Margaret Combs: 1925 August 18, 2024Dayton, Ohio, circa 1925. Mrs. Margaret Combs with her grandsons Arthur and Charles Neil (at left), and Robert and Edward Galloway. View full size.jgalloway
- Dry Docked: 1907 July 9, 2024Maintenance being done on the USS Potomac (AT-50) in Dry Dock No. 1 of League Island (Philadelphia Naval Yard) in 1907. 6½ x 8½ inch glass negative. View full size.Sdebow
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Notch shot September 12, 2024In reply to Savannarama: 1915: I see the two most prominent buildings have survived, but everything else has changed. In this view you can just see the Hotel Savannah's notch. The Hotel Savannah became an office building - the Manger Building. It is now being transformed back into a hotel. The taller Savannah Bank Building […]archfan
- Straight ahead (right, left, left, right) September 12, 2024In reply to Savannarama: 1915: This view illustrates well how Savannah's city plan of Public Squares, innovative as it may be, wreaks havoc with navigation. The hotel was nothing extraordinary, perhaps, but made the April 1913 Architectural Review; the floorplan shows a creative notch in the inner corner of the upper floors - an effort […]Notcom
Kim’s Shopping
- Cocunat Deal – Up to 40% Off Body Power Products! September 10, 2024Cocunat Deal – Up to 40% Off Body Power Products! Get ready for a powerful transformation with the Cocunat Deal! Enjoy up to 40% off on Body Power products, perfect … The post Cocunat Deal – Up to 40% Off Body Power Products! appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]gardenfrisk
- Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
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The Authors’ Billboard
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- Daufuskie Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Gullah Flavors by Josie Riviera April 22, 2024Welcome to Daufuskie Island, where time slows down and the rhythms of Gullah culture come to life. This inviting getaway off the South Carolina coast is more than an island; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Gullah people, descendants of West African slaves. These people were brought to work on the […]Donna Fasano
ezvid
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Task & Purpose
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- Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles September 11, 2024A New Mexico National Guard unit that lost half of its soldiers in the Philippines and Alaska Natives who endured the only Japanese occupation of U.S. soil in World War II may soon be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal, if two New Mexico lawmakers get their way. New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. […]Patty Nieberg
A Redleg’s Rides
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- Short stay near Pagosa Springs September 10, 2024After about 4 hours on the road, including time exploring Fawn Gulch Rd for campsites, I found a spot close to Forest Road 722. I did not realize that the offshoot trail from 722 was a closed road and I also parked the VRRV over 300 ft from Forest road 722. I found all this out when […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
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Barry Eisler
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- The Real Reason Voters Have Soured on Biden September 18, 2023According to numerous recent polls, Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and don’t trust President Biden to manage it.In response, the president’s supporters have been arguing strenuously that the gloom is mistaken because in fact the economy is doing well—“extremely well,” according to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
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- Letting go March 20, 2019So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
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- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
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Alaskan Book Cafe
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- Review: Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery June 18, 2022Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Trixie Silvertale My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
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Allergy Free Alaska
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Backwoods Mom
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Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
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- Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]CloudyinAK
Craig Medred
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Cinthia Ritchie
- Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]cinthiaritchie
- Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]cinthiaritchie
Coleen’s Recipes
- TRIPLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD September 2, 2024IT IS ZUCCHINI SEASON !!!Do you have a lot of zucchini this summer? If so, this is a GREAT way to use it. This treat is super chocolate-y, super moist (in fact it gets even more moist on day two), super easy to make and freezes very well. (2) one-ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate (melted) […]Coleens Recipes
Laurie Constantino
- The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014My list of 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers helps last minute shoppers buy great presents for the food obsessed; most of the items on the list I’ve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, there’s still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]Laurie Constantino
Dabblings and Ramblings
- Welcome November 10, 2015100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- DIY Craft Foam Crown Headband September 3, 2024I really meant to get in progress photos but it's harvest time up here and my family is doing a LOT of harvesting of wild plants and stuff. I've started selling some of my salves in partnership with a good friend. You can follow her page and see what are doing together at Da Love Bazaar on […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer. “We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka … Continue reading →Charles Bingham
Gluten Free & Other Allergen Free Recipes
- Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup April 1, 2017I LOVE my grandmother’s navy bean soup, but it takes forever to make with soaking the beans overnight and then slow cooking the soup all day. I decided to try it in my Instant Pot and it was a success! Not only that, but my kids loved it…score! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]Megan
Matt Goff Sitka Nature
- Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Why Restoration? Fish. People. The Future. August 30, 2021Since 2016 I have worked in Hoonah to help build a vision. The Hoonah Native Forest Partnership is a unique model of community-based forestry that seeks to meet the objectives of land managers and the needs of the community. The project relies on training a local workforce in natural resource inventory and landscape improvement. I’m […]grizjohnson
Life Alaskan Style
- Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017At the end of July we took the boat over to Halibut Cove to hike the Saddle Trail with the kids to picnic at Grewingk Glacier Lake. It's a great trail for kids to master themselves, and Riggs hiked the whole way himself. Raina was in the backpack, but more because we wanted to hike […]Anonymous
Life In Alaska
- Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019A man who just moved to Homer about a year ago from Chicago has started a podcast interviewing people from the Homer community. He called up my husband a few months ago and asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed. My husband said sure, so the second episode of Alex's podcast features […]Michelle Waclawski
Life in the (907)
- 2017 Garden Wrap-Up September 19, 2017Well, 2017 was not a good garden year in my area, even for those of us with greenhouses/high tunnels. I'm sure I didn't help my chances at all; we had a month between returning home from the States and getting the roof on the high tunnel, and I didn't start any seeds or work the […]Kristin
Little Big House Alaska
- Comfort Food Recipes for Cozy Nights September 12, 2024If you’re looking for a way to enjoy your favorite comfort dishes with a modern touch, these updated versions of classic comfort foods are just what you need. We’ve given these timeless recipes a fresh makeover, blending tradition with new ingredients and creative techniques. Whether you’re after a healthier option or a unique twist, these... […]Laura
Mountain View Post
- In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020Mountain View is in for a treat — a whole new store full of treats, in fact. Packed with dozens of varieties of handmade custom candies, classic favorites, and assorted other sweets, Sweet Creations Lollipop Boutique is one of the latest businesses to open doors in the neighborhood. Owner Missy Simms made it for the […]Kirsten Swann
Northern Lights Mama
- Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019During our time in Washington we also took some time to drive over to Kennewick to visit some of my family in that area. We camped in my aunt and uncle's driveway and visited them and some of my cousins. The highlight for the girls was the nerf war for sure (pictures here). It was […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]sandra
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market
- Potato & Kale Casserole October 21, 2015[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red...safmweb