OfficeMax opens in Juneau
Office Max is the second chain store to open in a month in Juneau, at the Nugget Mall, next to Petco.
Eaglecrest racers compete in Alyeska Cup
Twelve Juneau ski racers are competing this week in the Alaska State Alpine Skiing Championships at Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood.
Urban avalanche season is here
DOT avalanche control above Thane Road Thursday brought down heavy wet snow that stopped short of the road.
Senate education bill is on the move
The Senate Education Committee Monday approved a three-year increase to the Basic Student Allocation, or BSA.
Bills would increase school funding
As school districts across the state brace for budget cuts and layoffs, the Senate Education Committee this morning (Monday) will take up a bill to increase the Base Student Allocation.
Education settlement helps rural schools
A long-running lawsuit over rural education has been settled, and will provide $18-million for Alaska’s poorest-performing schools.
Senate oil tax bill expected soon
State Senate President Gary Stevens says nothing is more important this legislative session than coming to agreement on oil tax legislation.
Bill makes texting illegal
Thirty-five states have banned texting while driving – and Alaska thought it had, too.
City manager candidates meet the public
The CBJ Assembly expects to hire a new city manager by the end of the month. The two finalists took questions from the public Wednesday, followed by an informal reception.
Update: Weather cancels hundreds of flights
It may be several days before airline travel is back on schedule.
