Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center gets a new director
John Neary is taking over as Director of the Mendenhall Visitor’s Center.
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.
Arctic council adds six observer seats
The Arctic Council – the association of the world’s polar countries – has agreed to grant observer status to six non-Arctic nations.
Family of adventurers takes on Mauna Kea, Denali
After climbing the Mauna Kea volcano, a Swiss family will sail for Alaska where they will climb Mt. McKinley.
State to recover $376K in Medicaid case
The state of Alaska is expected to share in a $500-million settlement over state and federal allegations that an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer distributed adulterated drugs.
