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A pedestrian walks past the Juneau City Hall mural on Sept. 25, 2017. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)

Last-minute entries join crowded Assembly race

There are a dozen people running for four contested seats on the Juneau Assembly. Here’s a quick introduction to some of the eleventh hour entrants.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | August 16, 2018 9:52 pm

Edie Grunwald is seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal

In 2014, Parnell said the dismissal of Grunwald and two others was related to an investigation done by the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 16, 2018 6:58 pm

The humpback whale known as Sasha frequents Southeast Alaska waters and is pictured here in Auke Bay in an undated photo. The whale has a distinctive fluke with markings resembling the letters "AK."

Did the blob drive humpbacks out of Southeast Alaska? Some scientists think so.

Glacier Bay is the only place in Southeast Alaska where humpback whale numbers are monitored year after year. Anecdotal reports throughout Southeast tell a similar story: Humpback numbers have been down.

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | August 16, 2018 6:12 pm

Alaska Marijuana Control Board fines pot festival organizer

This is the board’s second fine. The director of Alaska Hempfest had been warned in advance that an advertised “smoking tent” violated Alaska law.

By Associated Press | August 16, 2018 5:51 pm

Local OfficeMax donates $10,000 in supplies to Juneau schools

Store manager Adam Dordea said the supplies came from the store. Individuals in the community also made donations.

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | August 16, 2018 5:31 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

Major oil development planned in NPR-A to get ‘streamlined’ environmental review

The Bureau of Land Management has kicked off the environmental review process for what could be one of Alaska’s biggest future oil developments, in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The Trump administration wants to make that process go faster. But environmental groups worry a faster review won’t do enough to protect the Arctic wilderness.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 16, 2018 4:43 pm

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Cyber-security firm says Alaska was targeted by Chinese cyber spies

Report details state, private companies that were targeted.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 16, 2018 4:37 pm

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Cash from Congress will boost Alaska-based system that protect planes from volcanic ash

A $12 million budget boost from Congress will help modernize the instruments that protect transcontinental jet planes from threats posed by volcanic ash.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 16, 2018 4:11 pm

Independent Alyse Galvin has raised more than $600,000 in her bid to unseat Congressman Don Young. She’s vying for the Democratic nomination. (Photo by Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)

Galvin runs as Alaskan everywoman, vying for U.S. House

Alyse Surratt Galvin is running as an everywoman. That’s part of her campaign message. “This is the time for someone who is like all people, to be representing people,” Galvin said. “I’m in touch. I’ve been there.”

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | August 16, 2018 10:58 am

Mark Begich, Mike Dunleavy, Billy Toien, Mead Treadwell, and Governor Bill Walker answer questions at a forum sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Renee Gross/KBBI)

Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates square off in Homer

Gubernatorial candidates stopped in Homer on Tuesday to campaign, meet with residents and square off in a governor’s forum. The event drew four prominent candidates including Gov. Bill Walker, Mike Dunleavy, Mark Begich and Mead Treadwell. It also drew lesser-known candidate Billy Toien.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | August 16, 2018 10:55 am

Public Safety

Alaska crime up 6 percent, officials say

Across Alaska, crime is up. Department of Public Safety released its Uniform Crime Report, comparing 2017 to 2016. The department said that statewide crime rose by 6 percent last year, as part of part of a longer-term increase in Alaska crime.

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | August 16, 2018 9:37 am

Pauline Beebe was among the first to enter the Nunalleq Culture and Archaeology Center on Saturday, August 11, 2018, in Quinhagak. (Photo by Katie Basile/KYUK)

Alaska Native Arts & Culture

Nunalleq Culture And Archaeology Center opens in Quinhagak

Quinhagak’s new museum is home to 60,000 artifacts, the largest collection of pre-contact Yup’ik artifacts in the world. The opening was the culmination of nine years of back-breaking work, and the result of a unique partnership between Quinhagak’s village corporation and archaeologists.

By Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK-Bethel | August 16, 2018 6:48 am

Nizina Glacier and River. (Creative Commons photo by Richard Droker)

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Primary elections are Tuesday

Politics

Last-minute entries join crowded Assembly race

Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal

Did the blob drive humpbacks out of Southeast Alaska? Some scientists think so.

Alaska Marijuana Control Board fines pot festival organizer

Local OfficeMax donates $10,000 in supplies to Juneau schools

Alaska's Energy Desk

Major oil development planned in NPR-A to get ‘streamlined’ environmental review

Alaska's Energy Desk

Cyber-security firm says Alaska was targeted by Chinese cyber spies

Alaska's Energy Desk

Cash from Congress will boost Alaska-based system that protect planes from volcanic ash

Galvin runs as Alaskan everywoman, vying for U.S. House

Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates square off in Homer

Public Safety

Alaska crime up 6 percent, officials say

Alaska Native Arts & Culture

Nunalleq Culture And Archaeology Center opens in Quinhagak

Outdoors

In wake of pack-rafter incident at Wrangell St. Elias, experts highlight proper preparation

A crowded Republican field for governor competes outside of spotlight

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Unalaska approves plastic bag ban to take effect Jan. 1

Juneau

Last-minute entries join crowded Assembly race

Did the blob drive humpbacks out of Southeast Alaska? Some scientists think so.

Local OfficeMax donates $10,000 in supplies to Juneau schools

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Alaska

Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal

Alaska Marijuana Control Board fines pot festival organizer

Major oil development planned in NPR-A to get ‘streamlined’ environmental review

Cash from Congress will boost Alaska-based system that protect planes from volcanic ash

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Nearly a year after Maria, Puerto Rico officials claim power is totally restored

Washington sent brain injury patients to Oklahoma — then all but forgot about them

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