2 teens accused of placing fake bomb at Homer High
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly leaving a fake bomb at Homer High School.
Hospital can’t afford EMR contract, Assembly rejects funding request
Bartlett officials say the contractor’s annual maintenence fee would take a big chunk out of their already-thin profit margin
Publisher Threatens Librarian With $1 Billion Lawsuit
A scholarly publisher has issued a warning to Jeffrey Beall, a librarian who writes about what he calls “predatory” practices in the scholarly publishing industry, threatening him with a $1 billion lawsuit for his blog posts criticizing the company.
Biologist Jan Straley honored at UAS Sitka graduation
Associate Professor of Marin Biology, Jan Straley, was recognized with the University of Alaska’s Meritorious Service Award on May 3 during the Sitka campus graduation ceremony.
Found firearm prompts Valdez City School District lockdown
A firearm found Tuesday in a Valdez school forced every school in the Valdez City School District on lock down. The Valdez Police Department is investigating as to how the weapon ended up in the school.
Johnson to lead JPD
Salt Lake City Police Assistant Bureau Commander Bryce Johnson has been selected to head the Juneau Police Department.
City Manager Kim Kiefer announced Johnson’s hire … more
Peace officers remember fallen comrades
Forty-one peace officers have already died in the line of duty in the United States, including two in Alaska.
Peace officers across the country celebrated … more
Alaska’s long-term unemployed to see a reduction in benefits
As federal agencies are beginning to lay off employees and close offices in Alaska, the long-term unemployed in Alaska are about to see a reduction in their unemployment benefits.
Assembly ratifies firefighters’ contract
The Juneau Assembly has ratified terms of a new three-year contract agreement between the city and firefighters.
Members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local … more
Kuskokwim River watch begins late
Ice on the Kuskokwim River is thawing a bit slower than usual, delaying efforts to monitor breakup activity.
State emergency management specialist Karl Edwards says … more
