Members of the One People Canoe Society are traveling this week from Alaska to North Dakota to paddle in protest over a controversial pipeline. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has asked paddlers from around the country to show support with a float down the Missouri River.
Juneau
Implementing a philosophy: As Juneau tackles crime bill, lots of questions left unanswered
Juneau has begun implementing SB 91, the state’s crime bill that passed earlier this year. City officials have a lot of questions, some of which still need answers.
Walking tour explores Juneau’s art scene
A new guided art tour explores Juneau’s prolific art scene.
Tlingit & Haida: Tribal youth court could launch in a few weeks
SueAnn Lindoff is in charge of the new youth tribal court program. She hopes it will start taking youth in a few weeks, a student or two at a time.
State analyzing higher claims for expanded Alaska Medicaid
Costs for Alaska’s expanded Medicaid program have exceeded first-year estimates by roughly $30 million so far, leaving some concerned about the impact the program may have on the state budget once the federal government stops covering the entire tab.
Earthquake simulator jolts Juneau residents with white-knuckle ride
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and the Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee hosted the event featuring earthquake simulator located in downtown Juneau.
Want to learn Tlingit? There’s a new app for that.
Want to learn Tlingit? Sealaska Heritage Institute recently released two apps for just that.
Red Carpet Concert: Chantil Dukart
In collaboration with Trickster Company and Kindred Post we present the 2016 Celebration Sessions featuring jazz artist Chantil Dukart
Forest Service gives go ahead for Kuiu Island timber sale
An old growth timber sale recently announced in a Ketchikan newspaper has one conservation group scratching its head. That’s because this type of harvest, near valuable salmon streams, won’t be allowed in the future.
Juneau man wanted for probation violations, may be connected to reckless driving incidents
Juneau police are looking for 25-year-old Micah Nelson of Juneau in connection with several recent reckless driving incidents and a hit and run.