Philip Richards says his electric boiler keeps costs low in his energy efficient home.
Juneau
After rollercoaster season, spring ski outlook good at Eaglecrest
While the snowpack at Eaglecrest is far lower than normal, March is historically a big snow month.
Avista and Hydro One file settlement agreement in Olympia
Alaska Electric Light & Power’s parent company has reached a settlement with state regulators in Washington to merge with Hydro One. The acquisition by the Canadian power company still needs approval from four other states, including Alaska.
Seattle-based medevac operator adds life-saving service for Alaskans
A new, life-saving service has just been added to some medevac aircraft in Southeast Alaska. Airlift Northwest now is offering blood transfusions on two planes stationed in Juneau.
UAS names new education college dean tasked with ambitious in-state teacher hiring goals
By 2025, the University of Alaska says it wants nine out of 10 teachers hired in the state to be one of its graduates. The new dean will be based in Juneau.
State ferries won’t stop sailing April 16, after all
The Alaska Marine Highway System has enough money to sail through the end of June. A bill signed by the governor fills an 11-week funding gap.
Investigation stalls in Penny Cotten hotel death case
Death certificate issued for Penny Cotten reportedly lists cause of death as suicide by gunshot, but Juneau police say they investigate all unattended deaths as a homicide until proven otherwise.
Alaskan Brewing Company unsure how steel, aluminum tariffs will affect manufacturing
As the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, the Alaskan Brewing Company is unsure what effect they’ll have – if any. The company employs about 100 people making beer in Juneau.
Juneau officers, EMTs to participate in joint shooter response training
First responders will learn to safely enter a building just after the shooter has left the scene so they can rescue victims as soon as possible.
Department says Taku River salmon numbers are overestimated
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it has been overestimating how many Chinook and sockeye salmon make it up the Taku River.