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Winning the Quest is all about the gameplan

Consistency is an emerging theme amongst dog teams moving along the Yukon Quest trail. A number of teams are sticking to the race plans they laid out from the beginning. Still, other mushers are having trouble keeping an even pace.

Updated: Ski racers compete in statewide race at Eaglecrest

Updated: Ski racers compete in statewide race at Eaglecrest

Forty young ski racers from Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks competed at Eaglecrest Ski Area over the weekend in the first statewide race series of the season.

Tlingit elder, Sealaska board member Clarence Jackson dies

Tlingit elder, Sealaska board member Clarence Jackson dies

A memorial service for Tlingit elder and original Sealaska Corporation board member Clarence Jackson will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the ANB Hall in Juneau. Jackson died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 78.

Update: Juneau man falls through ice at Mendenhall Lake

Update: Juneau man falls through ice at Mendenhall Lake

Scott Fischer, who was grooming a ski trail with a snowmachine, recommends that everyone stay off of the lake.

House Democrats introduce school funding bill

In the legislature, a bill that would increase funding for schools has been introduced.

Early morning earthquake rumbles near Craig

Early morning earthquake rumbles near Craig

Many Southeast Alaska residents felt an earthquake early this (Thursday) morning.

Mayor’s Arts Award goes to former mayor

Former Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho has received the very arts award he encouraged.

Botelho has been named Advocate for the Arts in the Juneau Arts … more

Public weighs in on draft management plan for Auke Lake

Public weighs in on draft management plan for Auke Lake

Education and enforcement were familiar themes of public testimony last night on a draft Auke Lake Management Plan that would prohibit jet skis, water skiing, wake-boarding and other high speed activities on the small lake.

Juneau makes it to the top of a surprising list

Juneau makes it to the top of a surprising list

When you think of cities with a lot of restaurant options places like Seattle, San Francisco, New York or New Orleans often come to mind.

Project Homeless Connect matches services to those in need

Project Homeless Connect matches services to those in need

More than 130 people took advantage yesterday of the warmth and efficiency of Project Homeless Connect.