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.
Judge denies new trial request in Hoonah homicide case
John Marvin, Jr.’s attorney questioned whether Sgt. Anthony Wallace was actually performing his official duties
Preliminary shuttle ferry plan released
New Lynn Canal shuttle ferries will be 280 feet long, seat about 300 passengers and operate no more than 12 hours a day. Part, but not all, of the car deck may be open. And the ships will have no staterooms or crew quarters.
Fundraiser puts Juneau’s Empty Chair project near goal
A proposed monument in Juneau to Japanese Americans interned during World War II got a big boost last weekend.
Busking for China
About 20 Juneau student musicians have raised $19,000 through street performances for an upcoming trip to China.
Fast ferry lawsuit could be settled before trial
The State of Alaska and German engine builders say they’re close to an agreement
AEL&P files to study Sheep Creek hydroelectric project feasibility
Alaska Electric Light and Power has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate the feasibility of a Sheep Creek hydroelectric project.
House votes to block federal gun control regulations
The Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would make it a felony for federal agents to enforce new gun control measures within the state.
Johnston found guilty of criminal mischief and trespass, not guilty of arson
A Juneau jury on Monday found 19-year-old Ashley Johnston guilty of criminal mischief and criminal trespass, but not guilty of arson in connection with vandalizing Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park last summer. The seven men and five women on the panel deliberated for an hour on Friday afternoon and most of the day on Monday, or eight…
West pleads guilty to reduced charge in connection to 2011 fatal crash
Ryan West could spend four to seven years in prison for the death of a friend nearly two years ago.
Vic Fischer testifies on education voucher program
Vic Fischer appeared before the House education committee on Friday to oppose a resolution that could allow for public funding of religious schools through vouchers.
Can wave energy get Yakutat off diesel?
A Massachusetts-based alternative energy start-up wants to tap Gulf of Alaska waves to generate electricity for Yakutat. The community-backed project just won a key federal permit. But it still faces substantial barriers.
Updated: Gun rally held on capitol steps
Approximately 50 people participated in Saturday’s rally to resist federal gun control legislation and government overreach. A group of people marched from the downtown parking lot to the capitol steps holding signs. A number of the participants carried a variety of weapons including AR-15 rifles, shotguns and hand guns. “We are just ordinary American citizens.…
Adair-Kennedy arson case now being considered by jury
Deliberations to resume on Monday morning.
Update: Kookesh upgraded to fair condition
Sealaska officials say board Chairman Albert Kookesh is making slow but steady progress as he recovers from a Monday, Feb. 18, heart attack.