Dial-up Internet access is a distant memory for most of us. But slow connections to the web are still a fact of life in much of the far north.
Nation & World
Marriage equality and mourning: Mildred Boesser fought till the end
The wife of an Episcopalian minister, Mildred Boesser spent decades fighting for gay rights and marriage equality.
Federal spending bill fully funds tribal healthcare’s contract support costs
Contract support costs were fully funded for the first time in 2014. Those costs include items like legal and accounting fees, insurance and workers’ compensation.
Tlingit and Haida boycotts FedEx over Redskins support
The Juneau-based tribal organization announced Thursday that it has sent notice to all employees to stop using FedEx services, citing the national delivery company’s sponsorship of the Washington Redskins football team.
Alaskans rejoice same-sex marriage ruling as Leman laments
“It recognizes a basic right and I think that’s important. It’s progress,” says Juneau Republican Rep. Cathy Muñoz.
Alaska pastor’s missionary trip to Nepal becomes relief effort
On April 25th, Pastor Mike Sloan and his group were on a plane from Bangkok to Kathmandu when the earthquake struck.