A long lost piece of moon rock, given to the State of Alaska by President Richard Nixon more than 40 years ago, is now the subject of a legal battle between the state and a former resident turned Deadliest Catch boat captain, who claims to have found it when he was a teenager.
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State releases first batch of Palin e-mails
The State of Alaska today (Friday) released thousands of pages of emails Sarah Palin sent and received during her time as governor. The national media descended on Juneau earlier this week in anticipation of the release, which comes nearly three years after the initial public records request.
Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day observances were held in three locations around Juneau on Monday.
Hoonah braces for ferry service disruption
The community of Hoonah will be without ferry service for two weeks in June as renovations are made to the transfer bridge and dock at the terminal.
Family appeals suit against Juneau gun retailer
Simone Kim was killed in August of 2006 at the Juneau Fred Meyer store by a rifle obtained by Jason Coday at a nearby gun shop. Kim’s family believes that the owner of Rayco Sales is liable for Kim’s death.
Katie Hurley celebrates 90th birthday
Known as the grand dame of Alaska politics, Katie Hurley is 90 today (3/30/11). Hurley needs little introduction to most Alaskans. The chief clerk of Alaska’s Constitutional Convention, a former legislator, chair of the state education board – the list is long, and she’s still actively involved in her community and state. She’s been honored…