Firm criticized in Fairbanks bus safety report
A former Alaska State Trooper criticized the company that oversees student transportation for the Fairbanks North Star Borough District, saying the firm had a lax approach to bus safety before public complaints.
State appeals dismissal of roadless rule challenge
The state of Alaska is appealing the dismissal of its challenge to a federal roadless rule in national forests.
AK gold miners optimistic despite dropping prices
Alaska gold miners and refineries remain optimistic despite dropping gold prices.
Baby homicide trial getting underway
David J. Paul, 24, is charged in the August 2010 death of 4-month-old Rian Jambi Orr
Update: Pilot ditches in Saginaw Channel
Two men and dog reported unhurt as Piper PA-16 sinks 16 miles northwest of Juneau
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.
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center gets a new director
John Neary is taking over as Director of the Mendenhall Visitor’s Center.
