Monday is National Guard Day in Alaska.
Recent News
Juneau’s Governor’s Picnic an annual affair
Juneau’s Governor’s picnic is a way for capital city residents to meet the governor and First Lady and commissioners.
Still no decision on Douglas Post Office
It may be some time yet before a decision is made on closing the Douglas Post Office.
Group speaks in support of Senate coalition
Leaders of Backbone held a news conference in Anchorage on Thursday, in which they lauded the coalition’s stand against Gov. Sean Parnell’s oil tax-cut plan. Some Republicans, including Parnell, have expressed a desire to break up the current coalition.
4 rescued when fishing boat sinks in SE Alaska
The Coast Guard says an 84-foot fishing vessel sank off the southern coast of Prince of Wales Island.
Alleged Adair Kennedy arsonists arraigned
Ryan Martin and Dillon West attended Thursday’s court hearing. Ashley Johnston was a no-show.
Program meant to expand broadband in Alaska
The Federal Communications Commission says thousands of rural Alaskans will have access to affordable, higher-speed Internet through its “Connect America Fund.”
US military investigating F-16 crash off Japan
Officials are investigating the crash of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet that went down in the Pacific after taking off from a base in Japan. The pilot ejected and was rescued after six hours in the water.
Trial in Thornton death case set for late August
Three Arkansas teenagers were in court again Thursday for a hearing on motions by defense attorneys to try each defendant separately for the death of Kevin Thornton of Juneau.
Fourth annual Gov’s picnic
The capital city’s fourth annual Governor’s picnic is tonight (Friday) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Savviko Park in Douglas.