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How can Alaskans avoid disastrous moose-vehicle collisions?

Common sense dictates that vehicles traveling at slower speeds hit fewer moose. And it gives moose more time to react.Rick Sinnott
January 27, 2013

An easy solution to reducing vehicle collisions with moose in Alaska?

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Reducing moose-vehicle collisions
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Rick Sinnott
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Moose in Rut Powerline Pass 12
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Loren Holmes photo

There's a lot of science exploring the way humans drive and spot obstacles on the road -- but is there one easy step to reduce moose-vehicle collisions in Alaska?

The gift of the fungi

Mysterious objects turn up at the bird feeder:  Black mushrooms, rocks, rose hips, branches. Who is leaving them, and what message are they trying to send?Rick Sinnott
December 27, 2012

Special refuge in Anchorage to view sandhill cranes, snow geese

A rare protected estuary at the mouth of Campbell Creek is now owned by Anchorage. It will afford exceptional opportunities to view sandhill cranes, snow geese and other Alaska wildlife.  Rick Sinnott
December 16, 2012

Why shouldn't reporters vote?

I respect Medred’s personal decision not to vote, but I believe everyone should vote. I will continue to vote. I’ll also strive to be fair and accurate. I wish more people would do the same.Rick Sinnott
December 5, 2012

In book, Senate candidate Bob Bell divulges other hunting violations

OPINION: In a 2006 book, Bell casually admits to several hunting violations. Is anyone else wondering if someone could be unfit for office who shows such ignorance or disregard for the law?Rick Sinnott
October 29, 2012

Paradise for watching Alaska moose up close (+photos)

On the fringes of Anchorage are two trails representing the best places in Alaska to watch rutting moose. Just be sure to carry a can of pepper spray.Rick Sinnott
October 17, 2012

Anchorage's popular Powerline Pass difficult to rename in Dena’ina

One problem is that no one now living knows whether Powerline Pass ever had a Dena’ina name. If it did, it’s long forgotten.Rick Sinnott
October 16, 2012

Amid a deluge, hunters say goodbye to Moose Camp

Rick Sinnott writes about how he and his partners were saved by some of the very hunters whose ubiquitous presence ruined his recent trip to Moose Camp. And they can have it. Because this will be his last trip.Rick Sinnott
October 1, 2012

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