Alaska Senate delays vote on cruise ship wastewater bill
During a floor hearing Wednesday, Democrats made five attempts to amend the bill. Some received support from coastal Republicans, but all amendments ultimately failed.
Fabe stresses prevention, rural justice initiatives
Bringing justice to all Alaskans – that was the major theme of Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe’s speech at the Capitol on Wednesday.
JDHS wins Alaska Tsunami Bowl
The final round of the annual marine science competition pitted Team Pogonophoraphobia from JDHS against the Mat-Tsunamis from Mat Su Career & Technical High School in Wasilla.
Expert: Southeast cluster initiative working
A Pacific Northwest development expert says Southeast leaders are on the right track toward improving the region’s economy.
Hawking to be prohibited in downtown historic district
It will soon be illegal to hawk goods, services, tours, or food and beverages in Juneau’s historic district.
Alaska Democrats debut their own oil tax legislation
House and Senate Democrats have rolled out oil tax legislation they say will put more oil in Alaska’s pipeline without throwing the state off a fiscal cliff.
Assembly gives Airport approval to control smoking near the terminal
The Juneau International Airport is moving smokers further away from the terminal.
Seeking comprehensive energy solutions in rural Southeast
It’s no secret that the high cost of energy in rural Alaska is a barrier to economic development and one of the primary reasons many residents are leaving village life behind.
Remembering Mackenzie
About a hundred people gathered on the steps of Juneau’s Sealaska Plaza Friday evening for one of several candlelight vigils held around the state for 13-year-old Kake homicide victim Mackenzie Howard.
UPDATE: Senate panel hears cruise ship wastewater bill
HB 80 has already passed in the House, and on Thursday the Senate Finance Committee invited the public to comment on it.
Vigils planned to mourn 13-year-old Kake girl’s death
As the investigation into her death continues, candlelight vigils are planned across Alaska tonight in memory of Mackenzie Howard.
USPS to scale back hours at Douglas and Auke Bay post offices
Starting March 4th, the Douglas station will only be open 1 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Auke Bay will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Troopers investigating Kake girl’s death as a homicide
Spokeswoman Beth Ipsen says investigators are continuing to work in Kake today while awaiting results of an autopsy performed by the state Medical Examiner’s office in Anchorage.
Mackey pulls out of Yukon Quest at Dawson
A demoralized and disappointed Lance Mackey pulled his dog team into Dawson City Thursday morning and voluntarily scratched from the Yukon Quest.
State monitoring cruise industry’s treatment of local businesses
For the first time, the Department of Law is cracking down on shady business practices allegedly taking place aboard vessels.
Juneau arts education recognized by Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is recognizing arts education efforts in Alaska’s Capital City.
Alaska’s Congressional delegation reacts to Jewell’s nomination as Interior Secretary
President Barack Obama nominated REI chief executive Sally Jewell to lead the Department of the Interior Wednesday. It’s a Cabinet position with incredible influence over Alaska.
PRAC recommends Auke Lake plan that eliminates towing, jet skis
As written, the draft plan would eliminate jet skis, water skiers and wake boarders, and any vessel with a motor above 10 horsepower.
Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Racing through the winter
Nearly 80 Juneau youth – ages 6 to 18 — are in race programs this season at Eaglecrest Ski Area.