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
Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook
Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.
Tragedy at Sandy Hook prompts calls for local discussion on gun control
Mayor Merrill Sanford says he’s not likely to call a community meeting to talk about gun control.
New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”
More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built
