The children’s book, “Patsy Ann of Alaska: the true story of a dog” says the bull terrier, Patsy Ann, pushed her paw prints into sidewalk cement. But do they actually exist?
Julia Caulfield, KTOO
For some Native corp shareholders, cultural role outweighs the economic
What impact have Alaska Native corporations had on original shareholders and their descendants? Several members of the Soboleff family weighed in.
Newscast – Thursday, November 30, 2017
In this newscast: The U.S. Senate votes to begin debate on tax bill, including language to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil development, the number of jobs in the Prudhoe Bay region has dropped to the lowest levels since 2007, and the Sealaska Heritage Institute, University of Alaska Southeast and several Southeast school districts are partnering to encourage Northwest Coast art in schools.
New developments in the works for Juneau’s downtown waterfront
Downtown Juneau will have more food trucks, retail and parking under a new Docks and Harbors design plan.
Newscast – Thursday, November 16, 2017
In this newscast: The U.S. Senate Energy Committee approves legislation to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling, Alaska officials want the U.S. State Department to raise concerns about the impacts of mining in British Colombia waters, the National Weather Service issues a winter storm warning for Juneau and northern Admiralty Island, and icebreaker Healy is open for tours.
Government database aims to slow opioid crisis in Alaska
A state program is tackling the opioid epidemic in Alaska, but some worry it could have negative side effects.