Juneau teams win after bye at SE Region
Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears girls beat Ketchikan Lady Kings 49-33, and the Thunder Mountain boys won over Ketchikan Kings 55-33.
What are biologists learning about Juneau bears?
It may still be winter, but it’s not too early to start thinking about bears in Juneau.
Juneau prepares for federal sequestration
In Juneau, the cuts will affect city and school district operations, as well as services at local nonprofits.
Business owners charged with not remitting sales taxes
George and Virginia Jefferson both face 26 misdemeanors.
Region V high school basketball tourny underway in Sitka
Ketchikan boys over JDHS 51-47, and Ketchikan girls over Thunder Mountain 53-42
Alaska’s Capital City changes with the times
As the State of Alaska has grown, the Capital City of Juneau has adapted and grown along with it.
Fast ferry Fairweather delays return to service
The fast ferry Fairweather is returning to Southeast service a little later than expected.
Iditarod’s mushers running fast, early
Mushers have known since the start that this year’s race is likely to be fast, but many seemed surprised that the blistering pace would pick up so early.
Begich urges legislators to invest in deepwater ports
As the Alaska state legislature starts its budget hearings, Sen. Mark Begich is offering his own request: Put $2 billion toward ports infrastructure.
Tribal leader opposes assault weapons
An influential Southeast Alaska tribal leader says he supports banning assault weapons. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says the proposed ban should not be considered a gun-rights issue.
In Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Race, Vets Are A Dog’s Best Friend
In this year’s competition, there are a handful of first-time racers — but those aren’t the only rookies. One is veterinarian Greg Reppas, whose job is to ensure the dogs are healthy throughout the race.
Long-running lawsuit over fast ferries’ engines is settled
AMHS to get eight new engines for Fairweather and Chenega.
Alaska Legislature celebrates Centennial
It was exactly a hundred years ago when Alaska first began to exercise a form of self-government.
Update: Eaglecrest’s Town Down Hill
The second annual Town Downhill is Sunday at Eaglecrest Ski Area.
King Cove residents make their case for Izembek road
Residents say they need it for emergency medical services; that flying in and out of King Cove is too dangerous and too often cancelled.
State workers rally for fair contracts as Republican legislators call for no wage or benefit increases
About a hundred state workers held a rally outside the State Office Building in Juneau Thursday to show solidarity with union leaders negotiating new contracts.
Update: Lawmakers, MTAB critique shuttle-ferry design
Some lawmakers are questioning plans for a pair of shuttle ferries that will provide service in northern Southeast Alaska.
Look at what these Juneau fifth graders can do
Sixty historical world figures recently visited Auke Bay Elementary School to tell their stories.
Nick Golodoff, author of “Attu Boy,” dies at 77
Nick Golodoff, author of the book Attu Boy, passed away earlier this month at the age of 77. His memoir about the World War II internment of the Aleut village by the Japanese brought attention to one of the most obscure corners of American history.
Sequester would cut NPS budget by 5 percent
Eighty-five billion dollars in federal budget cuts are set to begin Friday.