Ahead Of Alaska drilling, Shell practices cleaning up
Shell is now training hundreds of workers to confront oil in icy waters. But for now, the training is taking place in the calm, ice-free waters far to the south, near the port of Valdez.
Capital Transit proposes route change
Capital Transit wants to hear from bus passengers on a proposal to provide bus service on Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley.
UA President proposes 2 percent tuition hike
The president of the University of Alaska is proposing a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2013-14 school year.
Rasmuson Foundation announces funding for AWARE and Glory Hole
The Rasmuson Foundation announced $9.6 million in funding for nonprofit projects in Alaska at its biannual meeting on Thursday, June 28.
New trash carts don’t pass the bear-proof test
Yesterday morning police responded to a call on Mountainside Drive where a resident had reported a bear with cubs was in the neighbor’s trash.
Begich applauds Health Care Act benefits for Alaska
U.S. Senator Mark Begich is applauding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the key element of President Barack Obama’s signature health care overhaul.
Alaska’s leaders react to the Health Care decision
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Health Care Act, Alaska’s leaders prepare for what comes next.
The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Health Care Act
The Supreme Court has upheld the heart of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul — ruling in favor of the requirement that most Americans can be required to have health insurance, or else pay a penalty.
NOAA crew surveys beaches for tsunami debris
Beginning in Ketchikan, five scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hit 36 sites, looking for debris from the March 2011 tsunami that hit Japan.
Possible route changes in store for bus system
A route change is proposed for Juneau’s Capital Transit bus system.
