[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing a tip, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak responded to a Balika Lane residence in Kodiak in order to arrest 24-year-old Zerah Edrosa on five outstanding warrants issued in Kodiak court. When they arrived at the residence, they found that Edrosa had already fled the area. A short time later troopers would be contacted […]
Qaniq (falling), Aniuq (on ground)—Snow Qaninguq.—It is snowing. Although the Kodiak Archipelago does not receive […]
Kapuustaq—Sea lettuce Kapuustat aturtaarait naucestarwigmi.—They use kelp (sea lettuce) in the garden. The sea lettuce found in the Kodiak Archipelago (Ulva sp.) is a bright green, leafy, intertidal alga that thrives on rocky shores. This marine plant has smooth, transparent leaves with small holes that can grow up to a foot long. These leaves have a […]
Qalnga’aq—Raven Qalnga’at tamarmeng teglertaartut.—All ravens steal. The common raven (Corvus corax) is a year-round resident of Alaska that lives happily in every environment, from coastal meadows to arctic tundra and even city streets. This large member of the Corvidae family that includes crows, jays, and magpies, the raven is an all-black bird with a […]