In Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Race, Vets Are A Dog’s Best Friend
In this year’s competition, there are a handful of first-time racers — but those aren’t the only rookies. One is veterinarian Greg Reppas, whose job is to ensure the dogs are healthy throughout the race.
Long-running lawsuit over fast ferries’ engines is settled
AMHS to get eight new engines for Fairweather and Chenega.
Alaska Legislature celebrates Centennial
It was exactly a hundred years ago when Alaska first began to exercise a form of self-government.
Update: Eaglecrest’s Town Down Hill
The second annual Town Downhill is Sunday at Eaglecrest Ski Area.
King Cove residents make their case for Izembek road
Residents say they need it for emergency medical services; that flying in and out of King Cove is too dangerous and too often cancelled.
State workers rally for fair contracts as Republican legislators call for no wage or benefit increases
About a hundred state workers held a rally outside the State Office Building in Juneau Thursday to show solidarity with union leaders negotiating new contracts.
Update: Lawmakers, MTAB critique shuttle-ferry design
Some lawmakers are questioning plans for a pair of shuttle ferries that will provide service in northern Southeast Alaska.
Look at what these Juneau fifth graders can do
Sixty historical world figures recently visited Auke Bay Elementary School to tell their stories.
Nick Golodoff, author of “Attu Boy,” dies at 77
Nick Golodoff, author of the book Attu Boy, passed away earlier this month at the age of 77. His memoir about the World War II internment of the Aleut village by the Japanese brought attention to one of the most obscure corners of American history.
Sequester would cut NPS budget by 5 percent
Eighty-five billion dollars in federal budget cuts are set to begin Friday.
