Yakutat’s tern festival in sound and pictures
Birders, biologists, carvers and kids gathered in Yakutat May 30th to June 2nd for the community’s annual tern festival.
New Honorary Consul an opportunity for Alaska
Jenny Strickler was sworn into office Monday night as the first Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines to Alaska.
Renovations underway at Alaska’s State Capitol
Long overdue renovations to Alaska’s State Capitol are well under way. Juneau-based Alaska Commercial Contractors started major work on the building’s crawl space and portico at the end of April, a few days after the legislative session ended. Bright red construction tape blocks the front of the building, stairs are missing, and large signs direct…
David J. Paul acquitted by judge of one murder charge
Neuropathologist testifies that Rian Orr’s injuries likely occurred weeks before she was hospitalized
1 dead, 6 rescued after plane crash near Petersburg
One person is dead and six were rescued from a floatplane crash Tuesday on the mainland near Petersburg.
Pathologist testifies in infant homicide trial
Dr. Richard Harruff of the King County Medical Examiners Office takes the stand in the David J. Paul trial
Physician remembers earlier bruise
Dr. Priscilla Valentine doubted baby’s chest bruises were caused by car seat straps, buckles
Sentences handed down in Juneau drug cases
The case of a former bridal shop owner who was trafficking drugs to pay for her shop inventory has ended
Assembly approves FY14 budget, mill levy, airport rate increase
The Juneau Assembly last night adopted a $313.6 million operating budget for the city and borough for next year.
Alaska’s first honorary Filipino Consul sworn into office
The first Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines to Alaska has been sworn into office.
Eagle knocks out power; airport evacuated
Approximately 100 passengers and employees were evacuated after the smell of diesel fumes started to fill the terminal shortly after a power outage occurred in Mendenhall Valley.
Runners race to raise money for suicide prevention group
More than a 100 people gathered on Sandy Beach on Saturday for the Every Mile is Worth It Race.
Juneau celebrates National Trails Day with a day at Outer Point Trail
Saturday was National Trails Day and Juneau celebrated the annual event with a volunteer day at the Outer Point Trail.
Updated: Videoconferencing used in Juneau homicide trial
Witness testified that Rian Orr’s injuries appeared to be inflicted by another person
Parnell declares disaster for flooded interior communities
Gov. Sean Parnell Friday issued a state disaster declaration for Galena and other communities affected by spring flooding. It will activate at least $1 million in state disaster recovery funds. The hardest hit is Galena, where much of the community of nearly 500 was submerged by water earlier this week. Many residents were evacuated after…
Missing boater found in St. James Bay
A Coast Guard helicopter crew has rescued a stranded boater from the shore of St. James Bay, near Juneau.
Athabascan Elder Katie John was ‘a role model for Alaska Natives’
Athabascan elder Katie John of Mentasta Lake passed away on Friday at the age of 97.
Investigator grilled about disparate interviews, statements
Defendant David Paul was treated as a suspect early in investigation, mother Jaki Orr was not
Juneau on watch list for homeless families
Juneau is on a Watch List for homelessness, along with Bethel, Kodiak, and Anchorage. At one point in time this year, the Capital City had the highest number of homeless families in the state, according to a report recently released to the Alaska Council on the Homeless. Five families were homeless during the Point-in-Time Homeless…
Sealaska sells one business, may buy another
Sealaska has sold its international shipping-management business. Officials say it’s part of a change in corporate direction.