Homer-area oyster farms could be threatened by pollution
The state has ordered oyster farms in Jakolof Bay near Homer to stop selling oysters, due to possible pollution from two fishing vessels that sank earlier this week.
JPD: Don’t touch that bottle
Juneau police are investigating one-pot meth labs – and warning people to notify them if they find discarded plastic bottles that appear to have something … more
Parnell proposes Alaska Grown school lunch funding
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget would continue funding to put Alaska Grown foods on school lunch menus.
The $3 million “Nutritional … more
Attorney lauds changes to abortion proposal
An attorney for Planned Parenthood says she’s pleased to see changes the state has made to proposed regulations for abortion payment conditions.
Community vigil for hope and healing
“A Night of Hope and Healing” is scheduled Wednesday evening in Juneau.
U.S. Sen. Inouye of Hawaii dies
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye died Monday of respiratory complications at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. He was 88 years old.
He was the longest serving U.S. … more
Local foods shake up the menu at Thunder Mountain High School
Salmon and halibut on a school lunch menu – it’s been happening in Juneau as the school district looks for healthier and more local foods for kids.
Key provisions for Alaska at stake in Violence Against Women Act
Both Senators Murkowski and Mark Begich voted for VAWA – as it’s known in D.C. And Congressman Don Young voted for the House version, too.
Bethel man found cold, dies later in hospital
A Bethel man died after being found in an unheated home.
