Haines’ biggest event of the year begins Thursday. The Southeast Alaska State Fair draws thousands of people to enjoy diverse musical acts, delicious food and classic fair staples such as a carousel and Ferris wheel.
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Juneau discusses race, violence and community
Juneau residents met Sunday to discuss race relations and ways to prevent racial violence.
Alaskan Book Review – “Ramberg’s War: The Toilet Mission”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews “Ramberg’s War: The Toilet Mission” by Tripp Triplett.
Alaskan Book Review – “Gold Rush Dogs”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews “Gold Rush Dogs” by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Jane Haigh.
Alaskan Book Review – “Ha’ah Too Voon Ah’ah Goon Uese: For Healing Our Spirit”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh Reviews “Ha’ah Too Voon Ah’ah Goon Uese: For Healing Our Spirit” by Nora Marks and Richard Dauenhauer.
Sources: Murdochs Moving To Oust Roger Ailes After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Ailes, the CEO and chairman of Fox News, has been sued by a former anchor, and other accusers have stepped forward. Fox News sources now say the Murdoch family is moving to push Ailes out.
Alaskan Book Review – “Polar Journey: The Role Of Food And Nutrition In Early Exploration”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews “Polar Journey: The Role Of Food And Nutrition In Early Exploration” by Robert E. Feeney and published by The American Chemical Society and The University Of Alaska Press.
Alaskan Book Review – “Alaska Salmon and Sail”
Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews “Alaska Salmon and Sail” by Walter Noden and published by Vantage Press.
The agony and the ecstasy of Pokemon Go in Alaska
“Almost everybody in my platoon has it,” said Pfc. Dylan Carter, who’s part of an airborne Army unit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. He said there’s no contradiction between jumping out of a low-flying plane, and a video game that basically turns you into a sci-fi animal catcher.
As internet gets faster, Stebbins elders worry about subsistence
“We’ve got more kids into iPads and iPods,” said Stebbins Mayor Morris Nashoanak. Like many other village elders, he worries technology is tempting kids away from their traditional roots.