It’s March Madness Alaska-style this week, as teams from around Southeast gather in Juneau for the 66th annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament.
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SE Native leader, former Alaska BIA chief Cesar passes away
A Tlingit Indian from Juneau, Niles Cesar was viewed as a leader in moving Alaska Native tribes to greater self-determination. He was 70-years-old.
CBJ moving forward with avalanche mitigation home buyout proposal
The City and Borough of Juneau is moving forward with a plan that could lead to a buyout program for homes threatened by avalanches from Mt. Juneau.
Gold Medal Tournament underway in Juneau
The 66th Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is underway in Juneau. “C” and “B” bracket teams played first round games Sunday, while Masters bracket teams played their first games Monday afternoon.
Avalanche mitigation public hearing tonight
An avalanche mitigation study for the neighborhoods at the base of Mt. Juneau says the best way to manage risk is to have the city buyout homes in the area. Public hearing is tonight at 7 p.m.
Buddy Tabor honored by legislature
The Alaska Legislature approved a citation honoring the late Guy “Buddy” Tabor, who died last month in his Juneau home at 63 years old.