Every year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most large industrial facilities to report the volume of toxic chemicals they release into the environment. The EPA takes this data and consolidates it into the Toxic Releases Inventory (TRI), which is then used to set environmental policies in place. We analyzed this data along with Priceonomics customer Ode, a company that creates environmentally conscious cleaning products. So we got interested in the information buried in these massi….
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Alaskanomics
- Arctic Policy Implementation Plan June 1, 2023Ambassador David Balton serves as the executive director of the Arctic Executive Steering Committee for the Biden Administration. He recently addressed Commonwealth North regarding the development of an implementation plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic region. While the plan is still under development, Balton addresses the pillars of... Related StoriesApril jobs up 2.0 percent […]Alaskanomics
APRN Alaska News
- NOAA offers reward for info on shooting of 7 sea lions near Cordova June 6, 2023NOAA is offering a $5,000 reward for any information on the Steller sea lions' deaths, after they were found in the Copper River Delta on May 16.Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Garments taken from Ketchikan memorial for missing and murdered Indigenous people June 6, 2023Dozens of red garments, hung in remembrance from trees near Ketchikan's Ward Lake, were taken down and discarded.Raegan Miller, KRBD - Ketchikan
Delanceyplace.com
- the increase in inequality -- 6/6/23 June 6, 2023Today's selection -- from Slouching Towards Utopia by J. Bradford DeLong. The formula for economic growth that economists bequeathed to the Global South has failed to close the wealth gap, and in fact that gap has increased: "In 1870, when the long twentieth century began, British industry stood at the leading edge of economic and technological […]
- jim crow -- 6/5/23 June 5, 2023Today's selection -- from Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical by Laurie Winer. Vaudeville, Bert Williams, Thomas Dartmouth Rice, and a character performance called “Jump Jim Crow”: "At the height of vaudeville, around 1915, … most routines were, in the fashion of the time, appallingly racist and sexist. Whether Black or white, women […]
APRN Alaska News
- NOAA offers reward for info on shooting of 7 sea lions near Cordova June 6, 2023NOAA is offering a $5,000 reward for any information on the Steller sea lions' deaths, after they were found in the Copper River Delta on May 16.Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Garments taken from Ketchikan memorial for missing and murdered Indigenous people June 6, 2023Dozens of red garments, hung in remembrance from trees near Ketchikan's Ward Lake, were taken down and discarded.Raegan Miller, KRBD - Ketchikan
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016Our 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
- 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Maps—Managing Scope Creep #amwriting #worldbuilding June 6, 2023Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy: Scope creep (aka project creep, requirement creep, or kitchen sink syndrome) in project management refers to ongoing changes and continuous (or uncontrolled) growth of a project. This can occur at any point after the project commences. In writing, this happens when the narrative keeps expanding, and expanding, and…Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- our part. June 6, 2023“love football – hate racism” well done. — “ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each of us in every generation must do […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- Questions 3: The Author June 6, 2023We have about a month before Do I Need to Use a Dragon? goes live. I’m doing 3 teasers a week in June, so I was wondering what to do on my usual teaser day. Well, the book is about advice. There … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Funnies 2023 – Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies – SUVs and Stud Fees June 6, 2023Firstly, some funnies foraged from the web from Debby Gies – D.G. Writes is where you will find an archive full of wonderful posts across several subjects including writing tips, social issues and book reviews. My thanks to Debby … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- D-Day classic: The most amazing lie in history June 6, 2023How a chicken farmer, a pair of princesses, and 27 imaginary spies helped the Allies win World War II Only one man in history was both awarded the Iron Cross for his service to Nazi Germany AND also made a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by King George VI. That man was […]bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Interbeing - Nico de Transilvania June 1, 2023Interbeing is a project which utilizes music and art to showcase the interconnectedness of everything: people, nature, and the whole ecosystem. Through indigenous songs, traditional instruments and the exquisite sounds of nature, traditions are passed on to younger generations, including the life giving value of forests. Interbeing lays a path for regenerating and recreating some […]
Positively Present
- The 12th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 28, 2022Welcome to the 12th Annual Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! There’s always something special about celebrating gratitude in the month of November, and this year’s challenge has an extra special twist.… The post The 12th Annual Gratitude Challenge! appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- A Heron’s Bum June 3, 2023That’s all the photograph you’re going to get I’m sad to say. If I’d moved to attempt better he’d have … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Branding & Name Recognition May 31, 2023If you're in business on the internet—whether you're marketing books, tee shirts on shopify, or widgets of some sort—branding is of extreme importance.WHAT IS BRANDINGBranding is telling the world who you are and what you have to offer.A more formal definition is that branding is the process of creating a distinct identity for your business and/or […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- The Year the Music Died January 1, 2022By: Stewart Brennan I look back on the disaster that was 2021 and do not find much of anything good to talk about as it was a year in which online censorship metastasized while the world plunged into a lockstep fascism, where friendships ended, families broke up, and all the celebrations of life came to […]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
- Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 446 May 31, 2023In 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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...David Greenlees
- Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 445 May 24, 2023In 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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...David Greenlees
Stump the Bookseller
- 371B: Girl Trapped By Apocalyptic Sorceress June 6, 2023The book was a large full-color graphic novel. It probably would’ve been published between 1990 and 2010. It was about this girl who lived in a huge palace with a very strict and secretive ‘mom’. This parental figure is rarely around and the girl is often taken care of by random people the lady employs. […]admin
Ana’s Attic
- New Kindle and Audiobook Releases Sales and Freebies | June 2023 June 3, 2023New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? If you use this list, please consider sharing it with friends or on social media! See all the May book and audiobook releases in my May Recap I have been away for most of the last two […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- The Fog of War: 1942 June 4, 2023April 1942. "Fort Riley, Kansas. Training of Negro units and white units. Soldier of a cavalry rifle unit going through smokescreen during a field problem." Acetate negative by Jack Delano for the U.S. Foreign Information Service/Office of War Information. View full size.Dave
- Signal Corps: 1942 June 4, 2023April 1942. "Fort Riley, Kansas. Signal Corps unit communicating by radio from a scout car during a field problem." Acetate negative by Jack Delano. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Minnesota Munchkins, c. 1895 March 23, 2023This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]chrmer
- Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]tterrace
Shorpy Reader Comments
- M3A1 Scout Car June 5, 2023In reply to Signal Corps: 1942: As close as I can figure, the vehicle is a M3A1 Scout Car, one of 20,918 produced between 1939 and 1944. This model came with a wider body over the fenders, removal of the rear door, and the addition of a front roller. Internally, the M3A1 had an improved […]Doug Floor Plan
- Troubleshooting June 4, 2023In reply to Signal Corps: 1942: Well, here's the problem: it's the low speed fratistat!JazzDad
Kim’s Shopping
- Sperry Deal – Off Sperry Sport Styles June 5, 2023Sperry Deal – Off Sperry Sport Styles Take your style to new heights with this Sperry Deal offering an extra 25% off on sport styles using the code “SPORT25“. Elevate … The post Sperry Deal – Off Sperry Sport Styles appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- 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
- Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- trenchant June 6, 2023Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 6, 2023 is: trenchant • \TREN-chunt\ • adjective Trenchant is a formal word that is usually used to describe communication that is notably strong, clear, and perceptive, or in other words, “sharp.” // The author’s trenchant wit was very evident in the critique she wrote of the much-acclaimed […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Captain America 4 distances itself from conspiracy theorists with new title June 6, 2023It’s a Brave New World for Captain America, so just forget about any other title Marvel’s fourth installment in the franchise might have once employed. Anthony Mackie’s first official outing as Cap has got a shiny new subtitle, which helpfully distances the film from the kind of conspiracy theory espoused by Alex…Read more...Mary Kate Carr
- Prince Harry becomes the first British royal to be cross-examined in 130 years June 6, 2023Leave it to Piers Morgan to prompt the first court testimony from a senior member of the British royal family in 130 years. Today, a highly-publicized phone hacking trial brought against Mirror Group Newspapers kicked off in London with a cross-examination of Prince Harry himself, whose testimony directly implicated…Read more...Hattie Lindert
- An ode to the 20- and 30-something onscreen teens Millennials grew up with June 6, 2023For years, they were everywhere: leaning against lockers, grabbing lunch in the school cafeteria, slow dancing at prom, nervously leaning in for their first-ever kiss—and fighting off serial killers/vampires/cheerleaders, depending on what genre you were into at the time. Read more...Kayleigh Dray
- England's own real-life Morning Show scandal is giving the American version a run for its money June 6, 2023The long-going debate about whether the U.S. version or the U.K. version is better got another tantalizing entry, this time in the category of morning show drama. You may remember The Ballad of T.J and Amy, the GMA3 hosts whose affair captured the imagination of the Internet late last year. Well, now get ready for […]Mary Kate Carr
DamnDelicious
- Breakfast Tacos June 3, 2023An absolute crowd favorite! Served in warm tortillas with crispy bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs and your favorite toppings! Oh-so-crisp bacon strips, golden brown potatoes, and perfectly cheesy scrambled eggs all tucked in a warm tortilla. It’s simply perfect for breakfast (and lunch and dinner) as it comes together pretty quickly, using one skillet for everything. […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles May 20, 2023Super crispy fried chicken, drizzled with a warm honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles! There’s a few steps involved in this, but my goodness is it a labor of love (of 45 minutes of course). And the end result is so worth it. With the crispiest chicken (breasts or thighs can be used here) […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- My Porch Zoo June 5, 2023There’s been some unusual activity on my front porch this spring. I put out food for stray cats, but a lot of other critters are interested in the free buffet. Here’s one of the foxes who stops by regularly. Perhaps he thinks that if he takes the bowl away, he’s the only one who’s going […]Rebecca York
- My Husband’s Baked Oatmeal * Yum! June 3, 2023Baked Oatmeal is delicious! My husband took over my kitchen yesterday and made this treat for me. It has just a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup and the raisins, and the melty chocolate chips make me want a second helping! This baked dish is best served warm. It is perfect for breakfast or […]Donna Fasano
ezvid
- Wordblast: Amazing Text Synthesizer December 27, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- Marine Corps drops charges against lance corporal who spent 113 days in the brig June 6, 2023FILE: A Sailor assigned to Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar exits the quarterdeck of the 400 occupant combined male/female facility. (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Thomas E. Coffman/U.S. Navy).Lance Cpl. Catherine Arnett’s legal problems began when she refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The post Marine Corps drops charges against lance corporal who spent 113 days […]Jeff Schogol
- Russia has sabotaged Ukrainian dams before June 6, 2023The dam in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya is shown after being blown up by Stalin's secret police in 1941. From 20,000 to 100,000 people died in the ensuing flood. Photo from Wikipedia.In 1941, Russian agents blew up a Ukrainian dam to stop the advancing Germans. Catastrophic flooding may have killed 100,000. The post […]Claire Bigg and Dmytro Moroz
A Redleg’s Rides
- Quiet Weekend at Lake Koocanusa June 5, 2023Saturday, Jun 4A short visit to the Libby Dam, we'd done the Dam Tour but no photos are allowed so the objective was to show you the mural that's mounted on the lake side of the Peace Tower which is the at the center of the dam.A pic of the rigs from across the riveThe […]redlegsrides
- Now in Montana, after a day's riding in Canada June 3, 2023Jun 01, ThursdayMartha and I rode Scarlett, my 2014 Ural Patrol across the border into Canada at the Eastport/Kings Gate border crossing. We rode on Route 3A along the Kootenay Lake, enjoying the views.Here's one of several small harbors along the lake:We made it to The Glass House, a roadside tourist attraction. The builder had […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom May 31, 2023 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Book Report: Another woman behind another man May 30, 2023If you were raised in the West, you’ve likely heard stories of intrepid explorer John C. Frémont in your state …Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]Barry Eisler
- Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
- Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
- 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
- Pete’s Parkinson’s Portraits: Ozzy Osborne June 20, 2022Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Pete’s Parkinson’s portraits: Joan Didion Dec. 2021 March 31, 2022 Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Alaska Air welcomes Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People) to the fleet May 16, 2023Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme last week – Xáat Kwáani – designed by the talented Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. Xáat Kwáani means “Salmon People” in the Alaskan Tlingit language ... The post Alaska Air welcomes Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People) to the fleet appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery by Jamie Rutland Gillespie My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- 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
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]Ashley
- Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Instant Pot Refried Beans May 31, 2023Instant Pot Refried Beans are a staple in our kitchen. They are creamy and satisfying yet affordable and freeze well. So whether you’re in the mood for bean burritos, nachos, or a hearty bean dip, having a stash of fresh or frozen refried beans at your disposal means you can whip up a delicious meal... […]Mēgan
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]CloudyinAK
- 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
- Safe space June 6, 2023An economic opportunity for Alaska If Americans fearful of climate change are now truly fleeing the warm states for places like Duluth, Minn., as national and international media are reporting, Anchorage […]craigmedred
- Clickbait May 31, 2023It’s not just for journalists anymore Researchers examining the thousands of pandemic studies of SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 and related fallout have concluded some scientists might have become as fixated as journalists on attracting […]craigmedred
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
- CROCKPOT SERIOUS COMFORT FOOD May 29, 2023SERIOUS COMFORT FOOD!! We call this lasagna (which it isn't) but it qualifies as serious comfort food and has all of the rich, familiar lasagna flavors. 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (browned and drained well) 4 cups of beef broth (I used canned) (1) 15 ounce can of tomato sauce (1) 12 ounce can of tomato […]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
- Spiced Crab Apple Jelly Recipe August 30, 2022Sorry I haven't updated in a while. It's harvest season. The berries, the mushrooms, all those other things wild and cultivated that my family picks and creates the jams, sauces, syrups and jellies we use through out the year and give to our friends. Also, I'm going to do something weird and give you the […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sound Science Center hosts Salmon Release Party on Friday, May 26 May 24, 2023Help us send off our little salmon at the annual Salmon Release Party, from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Friday, May 26, at the Sitka Sound Science Center. The celebration will begin at 4:30 pm. Guests can release individual salmon throughout and enjoy … 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 #288 – Bird Songs May 7, 2023Download Radio Show The May 7th show featured recordings of many common Sitka bird songs, and pointers for learning to recognize which species is singing them. 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 for that purpose. The […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #287 – Laura Kaltenstein April 23, 2023Download Radio Show The April 23rd show featured a conversation with Laura Kaltenstein. We spoke about which birds nest where in the Sitka and shared stories of nests we’ve found over the years. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page […]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
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 EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]sandra
- SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]sandra