Juneau’s winter bear still roaming around downtown
At least one black bear in the Juneau area is having a hard time falling asleep this winter.
Update: Sealaska chair Kookesh to leave post
Albert Kookesh is stepping down at the same time Sealaska CEO Chris McNeil retires.
Juneau District Ranger Marti Marshall retires
Leadership at the top of the 3.5 million acre Juneau Ranger District is changing
It’s a boy! Juneau’s first baby of 2014 born Thursday
Jeshua Raymond Moreno was delivered by C-section at Bartlett Regional Hospital. He’s the third child of Elizabeth and John Moreno.
State waives flu shot fee
Flu shots in Alaska public health clinics will be free through March.
Juneau dogs suffer from kennel cough
“It’s definitely disconcerting for veterinary clinics, for kennels, for the humane society. It can be upsetting,” says Chava Lee, Executive Director of Gastineau Humane Society.
Update: Power restored out the road
Alaska Electric Light & Power tweeted Wednesday afternoon that all power had been restored out the road.
A new year means new laws for Alaska
Several new Alaska laws go into effect on January 1st , including a major change in the state’s oil production tax.
Drinking tonight? Get a safe ride home from CHARR
This is the ninth year the Juneau/Lynn Canal chapter of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant, and Retailers Association will offer free cab rides home for New Year’s.
Fireworks often cause of New Year’s Eve noise complaints
“Fireworks are not illegal right now; disturbing the peace is,” says Erann Kalwara, spokesperson for Juneau Police Department
Timber, new districts among region’s top stories
The ferry system’s 50th anniversary and a leadership change at Sealaska are among other top regional stories.
A look back at 2013 in Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital turmoil, teachers without a contract, Front Street Clinic saved — just a few Juneau issues that mark 2013.
Preventing language loss: A three-step process
Lance Twitchell says it’s time for a dramatic shift in the way Alaskans look at endangered languages
Appeals court reinstates overfishing charges against Kookesh, two others
The Alaska Court of Appeals has reinstated overfishing charges against former State Senator Albert Kookesh and two other men.
Cop event aims to strengthen relationship with youth
“We want this to be part of kids’ whole impression of these group of adults, that we care about them, we want the best for them. It’s okay to come up to a uniformed police officer and just talk to them,” says Lt. Kris Sell.
Winter driving class is Jan. 6
Learn more about winter driving safety at a special class next month at JPD.
Alaska military dependence is focus of new study
Most of the federal dollars spent in Alaska are related to the military.
Thousands of Alaskans to lose unemployment benefits Saturday
About 6,500 Alaskans will see their emergency unemployment benefits come to an end on Saturday.
Charities ensure every family has a merry Christmas
St. Vincent de Paul volunteers were able to find almost everything that was desired. “We couldn’t find a green Power Ranger suit or a blue Power Ranger suit.”
NORAD tracks Santa: A tradition with a twist
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has been tracking Santa for almost 60 years, but is using modern technology to engage children.