Tangled whale reaches Juneau waters
The humpback whale that was tangled up in a gillnet near Petersburg earlier this week has made its way to Juneau waters.
Cellist Zuill Bailey performs music “Made in America”
Internationally renowned cellist, Zuill Bailey is returning to Juneau. Performing this Sunday, the Jazz and Classics musician will be showcasing music Made in America. Zuill Bailey is a phenomenal cellist, artist, person, communicator, and what can I say? Ambassador for classical music. -Linda Rosenthal Juneau Jazz and Classics Artistic and Executive Director, Linda Rosenthal, says…
NOAA reviewing ESA protections for humpback whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will initiate an in-depth review into whether the North Pacific humpback still needs protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Juneau man arrested for alleged theft of tip jar
Joseph Robert Lofstrom, also charged for another theft, is being investigated for possible link to coffee stand robbery
Medevac insurance company regains license
Apollo Medi Trans, a popular medevac insurance company, has its state license back. But it’s not quite ready to sign up new customers or renew policies.
Gardentalk: Late summer clean-up
Plus, pics of last week’s Harvest Fair and a preview of the Food Fest
Carvers begin on new Gajaa Hit totem poles
Wednesday was the first day of work carving totem poles to replace the 35-year-old ones at the Gajaa Hit building off Willoughby.
Accessible playgrounds in Juneau a work in progress
“We have a playground that is functional, but can we go further and make it better? Of course we can.”
Freedom rings from capitol hill
Bells rang in the capital city at 11 am today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the March on Washington.
State blocks $15 million Hoonah dock grant
State officials say they’ll withdraw funding for a $15 million Hoonah dock unless the Southeast city changes its location.
Police respond to coffee stand robbery
Two employees were working the end of the morning rush Monday when a man went in the back door of the drive-thru stand and demanded money.
Front Street clinic could close Oct. 1
The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium plans to close Front Street Clinic on October 1, according to SEARHC COO Dan Neumeister.
Sequestration’s cuts shorten Head Start year
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council’s Head Start program serves more than 250 Southeast Alaska preschoolers. But they’ll have less time in the classroom this year due to budget cuts tied to sequestration.
Slideshow: Young skaters get their first taste of hockey
Over the weekend, the Juneau Douglas Ice Association kicked off its season with a Learn to Play event at Treadwell Ice Arena.
Paddleboarders find unique way to experience Juneau
A group of people from all over the U.S. traveled to the capital city this week for one reason – stand up paddle boarding.
Nestler sets new unofficial world record for bum skips
Peter Nestler has unofficially broken the Guinness World Record for most bum skips in 30 seconds.
Metal wires prompt playground closure
Gastineau Elementary closed its new playground equipment after discovering small sharp wires in the rubber ground covering.
Longtime Juneau resident Mike Kirk has died
Long time Juneau resident Michael John Kirk – always known as Mike — has died.
Eldred Rock weather sensors down
Eldred Rock wind speed and wind direction sensors have not been working for a couple of weeks, frustrating both the Lynn Canal gillnet fleet and National Weather Service. The instruments record weather conditions used on NOAA weather radio observations and in forecasts, important information for Lynn Canal mariners and pilots. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Joel Curtis says the…
Douglas family purchases business seized by IRS
Abby Trucano and her parents Jim and Arbe Williams were the only bidders for PP’s Douglas Inn, aka Louie’s