
Kulluk grounding costs run upwards of $90M
Shell’s chief executives responded to questions about the January grounding of the Kulluk drill rig during the company’s annual results conference in London Thursday.

Tlingit elder, Sealaska board member Clarence Jackson dies
A memorial service for Tlingit elder and original Sealaska Corporation board member Clarence Jackson will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the ANB Hall in Juneau. Jackson died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 78.

Update: Juneau man falls through ice at Mendenhall Lake
Scott Fischer, who was grooming a ski trail with a snowmachine, recommends that everyone stay off of the lake.

Senator Chuck Hagel faces confirmation hearing
Senator Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., is President Obama’s nominee to be the next defense secretary.

Cruise ship wastewater discharge deregulation moves in Alaska House and Senate
Legislation sponsored by the Parnell administration to relax the state’s cruise ship wastewater discharge rules has now cleared both the House and Senate Resources Committees.

City warns boat owners about heavy snow, ice build up
Check your boats for snow and ice. That’s the word from the City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Department.

Public weighs in on draft management plan for Auke Lake
Education and enforcement were familiar themes of public testimony last night on a draft Auke Lake Management Plan that would prohibit jet skis, water skiing, wake-boarding and other high speed activities on the small lake.

Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, to the full legislature for confirmation.

Juneau makes it to the top of a surprising list
When you think of cities with a lot of restaurant options places like Seattle, San Francisco, New York or New Orleans often come to mind.

Project Homeless Connect matches services to those in need
More than 130 people took advantage yesterday of the warmth and efficiency of Project Homeless Connect.

Juneau Assembly moves historic district boundary to clear way for Soboleff Center
The Juneau Assembly on Monday voted to change the boundary of the city’s historic district, clearing the way for Sealaska Heritage Institute’s proposed Walter Soboleff Center to be built as designed.

CCFR crew recognized for heroism at Gastineau Apartments fire
“These firefighters and officers all performed heroically under extreme fire conditions,” said Rich Etheridge, CCFR Fire Chief.

Bolger appointed to Alaska Supreme Court
Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed Joel Bolger to the Alaska Supreme Court.

Pick up after your dog!
Pick up your dog’s poop as soon as it’s dropped, or risk a fine.

One-stop shop for services, survey planned for Juneau’s homeless
Project Homeless Connect scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28th.

Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.

Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.

Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.

Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe

Kerry faces confirmation hearing for Secretary of State
Today, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. John Kerry for Secretary of State.