JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Mint has proposed a new $1 coin with designs honoring a landmark anti-discrimination law that passed in territorial Alaska in 1945, years before the U.S. Civil Rights Act. The Alaska Native woman influential in the law’s passage, Elizabeth Peratrovich, is featured on most of the design options. The new…
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Research group finds toxin in Auke Rec butter clams
Researchers found about three-times the level of toxin accepted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Tulsequah Chief Mine controversy deepens as it courts new investors
Southeast Alaska tribal groups are calling for cleanup of British Columbia’s long-abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. The call comes as a Canadian investment firm shops the prospect to potential new owner.
Juneau police chief Bryce Johnson takes job in Idaho
Johnson said he’s leaving to be close to family. He has kids and grandkids in the Lower 48.
A man and his dog out for a stroll survive black bear attack
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Alaska’s largest needle exchange is rushing to keep up with demand
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City of Juneau names and shames sales tax scofflaws
Juneau’s city sales tax office has compiled its latest list of sales tax delinquents. The city regularly names and shames businesses that fail to register or fall behind in their payments.
No joke: A bear walks into a Lemon Creek liquor store
A Lemon Creek liquor store got an unexpected customer Friday morning. Roger Thibodeau, a Liquor Barrel clerk, posted a video of a bear walking through the store’s front door about 8:30 a.m.
Juneau Assembly adds ‘the road’ to federal wish list
The winners for the Juneau Assembly’s wish list include: Juneau Access Project; Rainforest Recovery Center and extending the West Douglas pioneer road. The losers include a new Juneau Arts and Cultural Center, refurbishing Centennial Hall and developing the former NOAA marine lab at Auke Bay.
11 passengers removed from Alaska Airlines flight for ‘disruptive behavior’
Alaska Airlines says 11 passengers were removed from a flight headed from Juneau to Seattle on Monday night due to “disruptive behavior onboard.”