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Bears get into trouble over the weekend
Juneau police report several encounters between humans and bears over the weekend, including an incident that left one little cub dead.
Shell cancels fall drilling operations
Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it no longer plans to try to drill deep enough to reach oil in exploratory wells off Alaska’s coast this year.
Some Era planes temporarily grounded
Era Aviation has resumed some limited service in Alaska after the commuter airline grounded 12 airplanes over the weekend.
Bears crushed by Nighthawks
The Murrieta Valley Nighthawks beat the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears on Saturday, 59 to 0.
Discover Eaglecrest Day
Termination dust has been seen around Juneau, and though snow hasn’t hit the top of Eaglecrest yet, it’s time to think about winter.
Whale sculpture gets statewide attention
Former Alaska First Lady Ermalee Hickel is the honorary statewide chair of the capital city’s whale sculpture fundraising campaign.
Juneau schools looking for reading tutors
A new literacy program for young children will begin next month in the Juneau schools, thanks to a 75-thousand dollar gift from Coeur Alaska, owners of the Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau.
E-waste event brings in 15 tons of material
Some of the electronic items dropped off at the trial event included old Apple computers, big screen TVs, even toasters and microwaves. The city is considering holding the event on a regular basis.
Federal disaster declaration issued for YK, Cook Inlet king fisheries
Commercial fishermen may be eligible for relief after low salmon returns this year.