Two Korean aircraft, vessel joining Coast Guard cutter searching for 26 missing crew from sunken Oryong 501.
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Juneau Assembly appoints Planning Commission, hospital board members
The Assembly received six applicants for Planning Commission and eight for Bartlett Regional Hospital board.
Treadwell Arena may get help from advisory board
Assemblyman Loren Jones says an advisory board will bring focused attention to the rink’s management that the facility hasn’t gotten before.
Koreans send aircraft, vessel for Bering Sea search
Seven crew have been rescued from Oryong 501 sinking Nov. 3. 27 bodies were recovered, and 26 are still missing.
Walker to review applicants for National Guard’s top post
Walker’s Republican predecessor Sean Parnell was in the process of finding a new adjutant general at the time of the election.
Officials Set To Dismantle Final ‘Occupy’ Camp In Hong Kong
After two months of demonstrations, police said they would clear a camp near the government offices in the Central business district. Students planned one last sit-in.
Gun Rights Outweigh Gun Control In New Pew Survey
For the first time in at least 20 years, significantly more Americans say it’s more important to protect the right to own guns than to control gun ownership, according to a Pew survey.
From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules
The giant federal spending bill that’s expected to go to a vote Thursday will give schools some flexibility in implementing nutrition standards. Also a winner: the potato lobby.
Southeast championships feature Alaska’s first girls wrestling meet
Alaska is now one of a several states with a championship meet for girl wrestlers.
Cornell To Digitize A Rich Hip-Hop Archive
The founding publicity director of Def Jam Records, Bill Adler, amassed a highly valuable collection of music, writing and images.