Legislators create Taku River Fact-Finding Task Force
Juneau lawmakers are looking for members to serve on a new Taku River Task Force.
The river is the most abundant salmon-producer in Southeast Alaska. … more
Welcome Home
A soldier received a surprise welcome when he returned to Juneau from deployment in Iraq Friday evening.
Weekend wins for Falcons and Crimson Bears
Wins for both Juneau high school varsity football teams this weekend.
The Thunder Mountain Falcons on Friday beat the Sitka Wolves on a score of … more
MSHA updates Kensington accident report
The Kensington mine accident that killed Juneau resident Joe Tagaban last week is the eighth U.S. mining fatality in 2011, according to the Mining Safety … more
Kensington mine back in full operation
The Kensington Gold Mine is back in full operation, following a week closure in an area where a miner was killed last week.
Mine owner … more
State will conduct Juneau Access supplemental EIS
The state of Alaska will not appeal the Juneau Access case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Instead, Gov. Sean Parnell says it’s time to get … more
Vermonter takes Eaglecrest post
Eaglecrest Board of Directors had two very qualified candidates for GM position.
Memories of Joe Tagaban
The young miner killed last week in a Kensington mine accident is described as a guy who loved his job, children and hockey. Thirty-year-old Joe … more
Tagaban memorial set
Memorial services for Joe Tagaban have been set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Juneau Christian Center, across from Fred Meyer.
The 30-year-old Juneau … more
Report: Underground rock blast kills miner
A preliminary report indicates that rock from an underground blast struck the miner who was killed yesterday (Wednesday) at the Kensington Gold Mine.
The Mine … more


