Anchorage activist Kokayi Nosakhere took his hunger protest to the corner of 10th and Egan Saturday afternoon. Sitting in a chair with a sign with about a half-a-dozen supporters facing those driving down off the bridge, Nosakhere could not tolerate the chilly winds for more than a few hours. Nosakhere is trying to prompt movement…
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Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable,” report says
Avalanche mitigation report and AJ Mine related water study to be presented to CBJ Assembly tonight.
“Grandma Scam” hits Juneau
Con artists are again targeting senior citizens, posing as a family member who is stranded, has been in a car accident and needs money, according to the FBI in Alaska.
Skiers qualify for Junior Olympics & Arctic Winter Games
Thirty-seven alpine ski racers from the Juneau and Alyeska ski teams will represent Alaska at the Western Region Junior Olympics and the Arctic Winter Games next month.
“Wetting down” the new CCFR trucks
Capital City Fire and Rescue christened two brand new fire engines last night (Thursday) with a “wetting down” ceremony at Glacier Fire Station by the airport.
Coeur has record setting 2011
Coeur d’Alene Mines, owner of the Kensington Mine near Juneau, set several company records in 2011. Meanwhile, production levels at Kensington have been curtailed to allow for expanded underground development, which company officials say will lead to long-term stability.