This is the ninth year the Juneau/Lynn Canal chapter of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant, and Retailers Association will offer free cab rides home for New Year’s.
Archives for 2013
Fireworks often cause of New Year’s Eve noise complaints
“Fireworks are not illegal right now; disturbing the peace is,” says Erann Kalwara, spokesperson for Juneau Police Department
Intelligence Squared Debate
According to a 2009 poll, around 1% of American adults reported eating no animal products. In 2011 that number rose to 2.5%–more than double, but still dwarfed by the 48% who reported eating meat, fish or poultry at all of their meals. In this country, most of us are blessed with an abundance of food…
Timber, new districts among region’s top stories
The ferry system’s 50th anniversary and a leadership change at Sealaska are among other top regional stories.
‘Blood On The Snow’ After Second Suicide Blast In Russia
There’s shock in the southern Russian city of Volgograd after what appears to have been the second suicide bombing in two days.
Enrollment Through Federal Health Market Surges In December
The White House released new figures on Sunday that show a surge in the number of Americans who have signed up for health insurance through the federal marketplace.
NFL Firings Begin: Browns, Vikings, Redskins Ax Coaches
Coaches’ heads are beginning to roll in the National Football League, now that the 2013 regular season is over.
Third Icebreaker Fails To Reach Stranded Ship In Antarctic
“Bad news: Aurora couldn’t get through. Tried twice. Low visibility & heavy ice. Returning to open water. Try again tomorrow?”
Budget pressure mounts on Senate Appropriations Committee
It’s quiet in the U.S. Capitol these days, but the pressure is on one groups of lawmakers – the appropriators – among them Alaska’s two senators, Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich.
A look back at 2013 in Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital turmoil, teachers without a contract, Front Street Clinic saved — just a few Juneau issues that mark 2013.