Resignation reaction: It’s sad, but we’ll move on
Southeast leaders were surprised by Captain Mike Neussl’s announcement that he would resign from his job as marine highways chief. But some say it won’t hurt the ferry system in the long term.
Some CBJ water and sewer lines break from quake
The weekend earthquake that shook Southeast Alaska is likely responsible for some sewer and water breaks throughout Juneau.
Quake wakes SE residents, tsunami warning issued for outer coast
Warning cancelled just before 2 a.m. after 7.5 magnitude quake. No significant waves were reported.
Study: Otters eating urchins reduces greenhouse gas
There’s more scientific evidence that sea otters reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
Small but insignificant increase in Cook Inlet belugas, NOAA reports
The number of endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales is up a bit from last year, but not enough to indicate a turn-around in the population’s … more
Vote certified, Petersburg Borough formation complete
Petersburg becomes the nineteenth organized borough in Alaska. The first meeting of the Petersburg Borough Assembly will be held on Monday.
Veterans group appeals Juneau Planning Commission decision on indoor shooting range
Juneau Veterans for Peace is appealing a recent Planning Commission decision granting a conditional use permit for an indoor shooting range at a proposed gun shop near the airport.
Crew assesses inside of Kulluk rig
A five-person assessment team spent about three hours aboard the grounded Shell drilling rig Kulluk yesterday afternoon.
Peace group helps bring Muslim students to Juneau
A decade ago, as the United States was getting more and more entangled in war in Afghanistan and Iraq, a small group of Juneau residents founded Juneau People for Peace and Justice. The group continues to be a visible and vocal organization dedicated to cultivating the message of peace.
