Auke Lake users say enforce current regulations
Juneau’s laws regulating motorized use of Auke Lake need to be enforced.
Federal appeals court allows railroad extension
A federal appeals court has reversed course and lifted an order halting work on an Alaska Railroad extension project in south-central Alaska.
Parnell issues disaster declaration for Napaskiak
Gov. Sean Parnell has issued a state disaster declaration for the western Alaska village of Napaskiak for damages caused by an October storm that flooded parts of the community.
Former Ketchikan hospital faces demolition
A Ketchikan company could begin demolition work on the community’s former hospital building as soon as January.
Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Arizona And Missouri; Who Bought Them?
Whoever bought the winning tickets will be splitting a $580 million jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Now, the wait is on to see who steps forward.
Leslie Caron: Dancing From WWII Paris To Hollywood
In 1951, Leslie Caron arrived in California a malnourished and anemic ballerina. After spending the war in occupied Paris, Tinseltown was a revelation, and she soon took it by storm, appearing with the likes of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in more than 40 films.
In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is recruiting voters who see things his way to provide an edge in his quest to get congressional Republicans to accept tax increases on the nation’s wealthiest. His newest weapon? A Twitter hashtag.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sea Level Rising Much Faster Than U.N. Projections
A peer-reviewed study found that the sea was rising 60 percent faster than the U.N. estimated. It means that low-lying cities may need to prepare for more severe floods than had been expected.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers said new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Eaglecrest’s Porcupine Lift to open Saturday
It’s not the full mountain, but Eaglecrest Ski Area will open the Porcupine Lift on Saturday.
Eaglecrest General Manager Matt Lillard says a lot of … more
