Alaskans can Pick. Click. Give. to 471 organizations in 2013.
It’s almost time for Alaskans to file for their permanent fund dividends. And that means they also have the option to give a portion of their pfd to charitable and non-profit organizations through the state’s charitable giving program, Pick. Click. Give.
Rasmuson Foundation commits millions to the arts
The Rasmuson Foundation is committing millions of dollars over the next four years to support the arts in Alaska.
Inaugural sled dog race begins
Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey is among 23 competitors heading to Eagle in a new sled dog race that pays tribute to a chief of Eagle Village who died earlier this year.
Sitka man dies in car crash
A 22-year-old Sitka driver died after crashing head-on with a sport utility vehicle.
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
Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship
Four Juneau youth are the winners of this years’ Hilary Lindh Scholarships at Eaglecrest. The program gives the students a pass to the city-owned ski … more
Phone book handouts no longer required in Juneau
State phone company regulators are endorsing a plan to halt automatic distribution of residential phone directories in four urban Alaska areas.
AK Democrats to offer student loan rate relief
Democrats in the state House will take another shot at providing relief for Alaska students taking out loans for higher education.
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
