A cold snap is settling over Southeast Alaska starting this weekend into early next week. Here’s what the National Weather Service, a local plumber and the city’s warming shelter operator have to say.
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Bartenders in Juneau say unpleasant — even violent — interactions with patrons are on the rise
What happened to Elrod may be be part of a broader trend in harassment toward service workers that may have started early in the pandemic.
Alaska, source of carbon-emitting fossil fuels, aims to raise money by storing carbon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to introduce a bill this upcoming legislative session aimed at turning the state’s capacity to absorb and store carbon into a source of revenue.
Alaska Rep. Eastman claims Oath Keepers were in Capitol to protect police, not overthrow government
Eastman did not enter the Capitol that day, but he’s the subject of a civil lawsuit brought by a former supporter who alleges his membership in the Oath Keepers disqualifies him from public office, due to a disloyalty provision in the state Constitution.
Juneau School District extends contract with food vendor
The Juneau School District has extended its contract with the food vendor whose worker mistakenly delivered floor sealant to a food warehouse this summer.
Indigenous languages will get the spotlight at Kenai schools’ film fest
The February festival will showcase short, locally made films that feature Alaska Native languages like Dena’ina. Those films will later be stored for future use by tribal organizations and schools.