On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Abby McAllister from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about bear activity across Juneau. McAllister identifies current hot spots, explains why unsecured garbage remains the biggest source of bear conflicts and discusses what residents can do as bears enter hyperphagia and begin eating heavily before denning season. The conversation also covers bear safety, the risks posed by habituated and food-conditioned animals, how visitors should respond when they encounter a bear, and resources available to help residents secure trash, chicken coops and other attractants.

On this episode of Capital Chat, Cliff Dumas speaks with Dr. Quigley Peterson and cardiac-arrest survivor Peter Metcalfe (Public Market) about the launch of PulsePoint in Juneau. The free app alerts CPR-trained community members when someone nearby may be experiencing cardiac arrest, potentially bringing lifesaving assistance to the scene before emergency responders arrive. They explain how PulsePoint works, why immediate CPR is so critical and how Peter’s own life was saved when his sister quickly began CPR. The conversation also explores the community partnerships and grant support that helped bring the technology to Juneau.

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Becca Parks from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and introduces the Chamber’s new administrative assistant, Althea Tan. They preview upcoming candidate forums, the Chamber’s sold-out annual raffle and plans for this year’s “Juneau Grown” annual dinner, which will spotlight local businesses and their impact on the community. Becca also explains the Chamber’s role in advocacy, business promotion, networking and member support, and shares how local businesses can get involved. Plus, they look ahead to a special member networking event on the water with Allen Marine.