This story follows word Monday, as CNN reports, that Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., says Obama did not know until recently the U.S. was eavesdropping on cellphone calls made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other leaders.
Archives for October 2013
Storm Packing Hurricane-Force Winds Hits Western Europe
What’s being described as the worst storm in years hit Britain before moving across the English Channel to lash the Netherlands, France and Germany.
Obamacare Enrollment Period Extended 6 Weeks
Following a problem-plagued launch of the HealthCare.gov website, the White House on Monday officially announced a six-week extension to sign up for coverage under the law’s individual mandate.
Alaska WWII Vets visit DC Memorial
Most of the 25 vets arrived at the Memorial wearing blue and yellow windbreakers, with “Alaska” emblazoned on the back.
Storis Supporters See Ray of Hope in Saving Cutter
Fans of the retired U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis have been holding their collective breath all weekend, hoping there might be a way to prevent the scrapping of the ship in Mexico.
Public meetings this week on Capital Transit plan
The capital city’s bus system wants to hear from you – whether you ride the bus every day, or have never been aboard.
Disturbing the peace code would define “unreasonable noise”
City attorney Amy Mead explained how fireworks fit under the new language on “unreasonable noise.”
Juneau Empire’s Director of Audience hopes to engage community
The Director of Audience at the Juneau Empire says the newspaper may be entering a period of stability.
The Battle of Dude Creek
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages 3 million acres of protected land, and many areas have seen their share of controversy. In recent years, there have been questions about putting a jackup drill rig in Kachemak Bay and the proximity of a coal project to the Susitna Flats. Now, the latest fight involves…
Yakutat homicide trial delayed again
Three-week trial for Robert Kowalski moved to next March