Magistrate adjourns Alaska Native subsistence fishermen trials until May
A Bethel Magistrate Judge has adjourned the trials of nearly two dozen Alaska Native subsistence fishermen until May, saying that’s when he’ll rule on whether they have a spiritual right to fish for king salmon when restrictions are in place.
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Fairbanks district denies rumor of school race war
Officials with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District are reaching out to parents to dispel rumors of a race war and violence at Lathrop High School.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
Alaska racers describe scene at Boston Marathon
Several Alaskans were near the finish line of the Boston marathon when two bombs exploded in the crowded finish area. No Alaskans are known to … more
Ski season ends with huge splash
Winter ended at Eaglecrest yesterday (Sunday) with a splash. The city-owned ski area wrapped up its 36th season drenched in sun, warm temperatures, plenty of … more
Juneau ski team ends season in style
Eaglecrest lifts quit turning at 4 p.m. on Sunday. There’s still plenty of snow, but the city-owned ski area’s budget dictates that it close the second Sunday of April.
The Alaska Folk Festival also rocks, jazzes, belly dances — and barks
A dog took the stage during this year’s Alaska Folk Festival.
NHL, Players Union Launch Initiative To Battle Homophobia
The National Hockey League and its players union launched an initiative today that it hopes will stamp out homophobia from the game.
Measure Changing School District Health Plans Speeding Through Legislature
Right now, school districts negotiate their own health insurance plans. This bill would change that by allowing a state commissioner to select a plan for all districts
