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
Legislature Approves Tax Cut for Oil Companies
After years of fighting for it, Gov. Sean Parnell has gotten his major legislative priority through: a reduction of the state’s oil tax rate.
Wolves in Yukon-Charley National Preserve drop by more than half
Alaska’s predator control program has resulted in the number of wolves in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve dropping by more than half.
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.
JPD candidates say community policing is a ‘philosophy’ not a program
It may be several weeks before Juneau hires a new police chief.
Lynden committed to purchasing Northland Marine Services
Lynden has signed a purchase agreement to buy Northland Marine Services.
Could western Alaska become the new Panama Canal?
The time has come to stop talking and start acting when it comes to changes in the Arctic. That was the message of a talk to the Juneau World Affairs Council this week by Alaska Dispatch owner and publisher Alice Rogoff.
