Sealaska offers scholarship bonus
Descendents of Sealaska shareholders have until March to apply for corporate scholarships. But those submitting applications this month will receive an extra $50.
Juneau Afternoon 1/9/12
We’ll talk with Amanda Compton & Brad Robbiins about Wednesday’s MUDROOMS event; Ernie Muller will be here to talk about Red Cross Disaster Training opportunities; … more
Young Alaskans gather in Juneau
Fifty-six years ago, 55 delegates met to discuss their vision for Alaska at the Constitutional Convention. This weekend, 55 delegates gather yet again to discuss Alaska’s future with one major difference – all of them are under 25.
Power plan questions Southeast-wide electrical grid
Southeast leaders should stop trying to build a regionwide power grid. Instead, they need to focus on saving energy and developing wood-powered heating plants. Those are among recommendations from an in-depth study of the region’s energy issues released this week
Taku River task force begins work
About 45 cabin and lodge owners, commercial fishermen, charter operators and others packed the House Finance Chambers in the state capitol to hear about Taku River habitat and its abundant fish stocks at the first Taku River Task Force meeting last night (Thursday).
Juneau budget survey to get underway soon
Juneau-based research firm McDowell Group will likely begin conducting a survey of Capital City residents’ next week. The Juneau Assembly commissioned the poll to get public input on municipal spending priorities now that the city is facing a projected 7-million dollar shortfall over the next two years.
Guide’s brother pleads guilty to sport fishing charge
Joel M. Duby, 27, of Richland, Washington changed his plea Wednesday as part of an agreement with prosecutors. An additional charge of not having his license available for inspection was dropped.
Juneau Police make drug, forgery arrests
Juneau Police, working with state and federal law enforcement personnel, have arrested two men accused of drug and forgery charges.
Juneau Afternoon 1/6/12
We’ll talk with Katie Bausler about upcoming UAS classes, plus get a preview of the Sound & Motion series of presentations; we’ll also talk with … more
