Senators debate otter bounty legality
Some legislators hope to find ways to get around federal prohibitions on establishing sea-otter bounties.
Webster loses BOF seat as legislature holds confirmation votes
The Alaska Legislature on Monday voted by the narrowest of margins to reject Governor Sean Parnell’s reappointment of Vince Webster to the state Board of Fisheries.
State vehicles block abortion protesters in front of the Capitol building
Protestors with the anti-abortion Center for Bioethical Reform held up large signs across from the state capitol building in Juneau this week, depicting graphic images of aborted fetuses.
Mother of Tony Wallace: ‘He just had a big heart. He was a good boy.’
Fallen Hoonah officer Tony Wallace is remembered by his mother Debbie Greene
Opponents of proposed oil tax cut rally on capitol steps, around the state
About 500 people took to the capitol building steps in Juneau Thursday for one of several rallies statewide against Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to cut state oil taxes.
House Resources passes SB21, lowers base tax rate
34 amendments considered by lamwmakers in marathon meeting that lasted into wee hours of the morning
Former officer changes plea in standoff and shooting case
At least a full day has been set aside on July 18th for the sentencing of Troy Wilson
FEMA sets deadline for Juneau to adopt new flood plain maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the City and Borough of Juneau an August 19th deadline to adopt new flood zone maps.
Juneau man featured in CDC anti-smoking campaign
Michael Patterson, who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is featured prominently in the CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign.
Tsunami warning system test scheduled for Wednesday
Alaska’s warning communications system will be tested as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week.
