Announced, the cast is: The Star Wars movie franchise has announced the cast for the upcoming Episode VII movie.
Archives for April 2014
Prudhoe Bay flowline springs leak, sprays oil
High winds resulted in a spray of natural gas, crude oil and water that covers an area of tundra larger than 20 football fields.
Chamber comes out anti-Begich. That’s the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the latest Outside group to launch campaign ads in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.
Report finds weaknesses, solutions in Sitka’s food system
A recent report called “The Sitka Community Food Assessment” reveals that our food system is vulnerable — especially to the unpredictable costs of fuel.
Gov. Parnell says he took immediate action on sexual assault allegations
Governor Sean Parnell is defending his decision to wait four years to request a federal investigation into reports of a sexual assault problem in the Alaska National Guard.
Breakup creating havoc for ice dredgers
The early break-up of sea ice has left winter gold-dredging operations scrambling to haul equipment back to shore – and not everyone has fared well so far.
City aims to open Pederson Hill to residential development
City officials are hoping to address Juneau’s longstanding housing shortage by opening Pederson Hill to development.
Sexual abuse prevention bill falls through the cracks
Erin’s Law, a bill requiring school districts to implement sexual abuse education, seemed poised to become law
Juneau Afternoon – 4/30/14
Wednesday at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, Ken Fix hosts. We’ll talk with Philip Krauter about the Juneau Dance Theatre’s new production, Ballet to Broadway; We’ll learn about the new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with guest, Regina Fallachee; We’ll find out about the selection process for the position of the conductor…
Campus Sexual Assaults Are Targeted In New White House Report
Noting that one in five women is sexually assaulted in college, the White House is releasing new guidelines to help victims of that violence, and to improve the way schools handle such cases. Campus sexual assaults are notoriously under-reported, and schools’ disciplinary processes vary widely.