Juneau Forest Lab at Auke Lake dedicated
House posts carved by Wayne Price were raised as part of dedication
State unemployment rate lowest in 6 years
Alaska continues to add jobs to its seasonal economy.
The preliminary statewide unemployment rate for April is 6 percent, the lowest since mid-2007. It dropped … more
Endangered Species Act celebrates its 40th anniversary today
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
Forest compromise group ends work
The Tongass Futures Roundtable is shutting down. The organization tried to resolve Southeast Alaska forest-issue conflicts.
Juneau Afternoon 5/20/13
Monday at 3 on KTOO-FM on A Juneau Afternoon, Joan Pardes hosts.
We’ll get an update on CBJ activities with City Manager Kim Kiefer;
Cliff … more
Alaska attorneys in Juneau for annual convention
Juneau attorneys Vance Sanders and Dick Monkman, and Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy were recognized for their work.
Bipartisan House Group Says It’s Reached Immigration Deal
Members of a bipartisan group of House lawmakers say they’ve overcome disagreements and have reached a tentative deal to overhaul the nation’s immigration system.
Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria
Friday’s major news about the conflict in Syria: Russia has sent advanced antiship cruise missiles to Syria
Drought Eases In The East, But Still Worrisome Out West
The federal agencies saddled with doom-and-gloom forecasts have mixed news for the vast regions of the country that have been suffering from drought.
Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren’t Prices?
Sales of guns and ammunition rose after President Obama took office in 2008, and they went through the roof starting late last year, when a school shooting led to a push for new gun control measures. That’s led to a prolonged ammunition shortage, even with manufacturers running at full capacity.
