Alaskans can Pick. Click. Give. to 471 organizations in 2013.
It’s almost time for Alaskans to file for their permanent fund dividends. And that means they also have the option to give a portion of their pfd to charitable and non-profit organizations through the state’s charitable giving program, Pick. Click. Give.
Fosbee owners required to upgrade electrical system
Fosbee owners will have to work with the CBJ Building Department and fire marshal’s office to bring the building into compliance with fire and electrical codes.
Tug towing Shell’s Kulluk drill rig experiences engine problems
Coast Guard Spokesman David Mosley in Anchorage says the tug Aiviq began experiencing engine problems late last night. He says it has enough power to maintain its current position, about 48 hours from landfall.
Coast Guard finds safety violations on Shell rig
Shell’s Noble Discoverer drill rig has had several high-profile mishaps in 2012. Now, the Coast Guard says it found problems with the rig’s on-board systems during an emergency inspection in Seward.
Homer-area oyster farms could be threatened by pollution
The state has ordered oyster farms in Jakolof Bay near Homer to stop selling oysters, due to possible pollution from two fishing vessels that sank earlier this week.
Electrical problem cited as likely cause of second Fosbee fire this week
For the second time this week, a fire at the Fosbee apartment building downtown sent residents into the cold night.
Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship
Four Juneau youth are the winners of this years’ Hilary Lindh Scholarships at Eaglecrest. The program gives the students a pass to the city-owned ski … more
Two people take unexpected Christmas plunge in Mendenhall Lake
No injuries reported after two people fell through ice at the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Christmas Day.
Juneau Access funding in gov’s proposed budget
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget sets aside $10 million for the Juneau Access Road…
NORAD’s annual Santa Tracking program kicks into high gear
NORAD has its eye on the sky tracking Santa’s trip around the world this Christmas Eve
