Whale sculpture gets statewide attention
Former Alaska First Lady Ermalee Hickel is the honorary statewide chair of the capital city’s whale sculpture fundraising campaign.
Juneau schools looking for reading tutors
A new literacy program for young children will begin next month in the Juneau schools, thanks to a 75-thousand dollar gift from Coeur Alaska, owners of the Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau.
Next phase of “A Trip South” set to begin
Back in June, the group of 20-somethings from Juneau launched an epic kayak and bike trip from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America. With the paddling portion over, the biking portion is set to begin.
Electronic waste collection event planned for Wednesday
Old televisions, stereos, computers, and other electronics will be accepted from 5 until 9 p.m. at the CBJ Hazardous Waste Facility on Commercial Boulevard in Lemon Creek.
Update: UAS issues security alert for man allegedly making threats
UAS officials emailed a security alert to students yesterday evening warning students to be on the look out for William Warden.
Juneau remembers 9-11
Across the state Tuesday Alaskans joined the rest of America to remember those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.
Foodland reopens under new ownership
The sign out front still says Alaskan & Proud, but the new Foodland IGA is now open in the only large-scale grocery space in downtown Juneau.
Wildlike movie seeks to tell a real Alaska story
With everywhere from Maine to Louisiana has played the role of Alaska on the big screen, Juneau is appearing on the silver screen for the first time in 13 years.
Alaska VA stands down for Southeast vets
More than 800 military vets attended the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs first ever “Stand Down” in Southeast Alaska last week.
Jeff Brown & Jerry Harmon named Parade Marshals
Jeff Brown and Jerry Harmon are Grand Marshals of the 2013 July 4th parade.
