Neighbors agree on energy, disagree on road
Elected officials from Juneau, Haines, Skagway and Whitehorse met in Skagway on Friday for what was called the Northern Neighbors Summit.
Anchorage kids’ kayak co-op kickstarts fundraising
An Anchorage-based co-op is raising money to begin after-school training that combines ancient techniques of kayak design with education.
UAS expects large graduating class
The University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau is planning to award 349 degrees, certificates and occupational endorsements in May. That’s 60 more than the previous year.
Congress looking at Sealaska Lands Bill
The latest Sealaska land conveyance bill had its first public showing in Congress on Thursday.
Restrictions announced for ADFG sampling program
Alaska Department of Fish and Game sampling for sport-caught ling cod, rockfish, and king and coho salmon has been scheduled for various ports in Southeast Alaska.
Kenny Petrini representing Alaska in National Geographic Bee finals
On May 20-22, 54 students across the US will assemble and compete in the 25th Annual National Geographic Bee in Washington D.C. Each year thousands students across the nation compete to win an opportunity to represent their state in the national championship.
Students at Alaska Pacific University research big fisheries questions
There are more questions than answers about the problems facing fisheries in Cook Inlet. And scientists working on those problems are chronically short on time and funding. But a new fisheries program at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage has students tackling some important research questions.
Middle East exchange students reflect on their time in Juneau
Three exchange students from the Middle East are wrapping up their time in Juneau. They came here as part of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program under the wing of Juneau People for Peace and Justice. JPPJ leadership knew the three students would twice become young ambassadors – first in their new communities, and again when they return home.
