Sealaska Corp. President Joe Nelson said the House majority has support from within the Native community.
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What is the Arctic Council and how does it work?
Eight Arctic nations, six circumpolar indigenous groups, and over 30 representatives from other countries and organizations participate in the intergovernmental forum.
Juneau warehouse pot grow gets the green light
The Juneau Planning Commission unanimously gave the green light to a 6,000-square-foot warehouse marijuana grow operation at its Tuesday meeting.
Alaska Department of Corrections denies reports of Douglas expansion
The Alaska Department of Corrections says Senate Bill 91 mandates expanded pre-trial services. Rumors that a Douglas office building could be part of the plan has neighbors alarmed and a state lawmaker demanding answers.
Juneau planning commission to consider warehouse pot grow
Another marijuana grow facility is scheduled to go before the Juneau Planning Commission on Tuesday. If approved, it would add to the growing number of licensed cultivators in the capital city.
Juneau man arrested after Friday standoff
Donald Ray Hosier, 34, was charged with third-degree misconduct involving weapons and two counts of second-degree assault.
Three Selected to 2017 Gold Medal Hall of Fame
Stuart DeWitt, Nick Davis and Joe Thompson were inducted into the Gold Medal Hall of Fame.
Steve Brandner honored as Walter Soboleff Award winner
On Saturday at the Juneau Lions Club 71st Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament, Lion Steve Brandner was chosen as the recipient of the Walter A. Soboleff Achievement Award, the tournament’s highest honor.
AEL&P crews attack avalanches before they strike
Gone are the days of throwing explosives from the air. AEL&P’s avalanche crews trigger slides using a Daisybell, dangling about 150 feet from a helicopter. This is a cheaper — and safer — solution.
Judge declines to throw out charges in homicide case
Retrial of Christopher Strawn on charges related to the 2015 death of Brandon Cook is still set for Oct. 2.