A federal proposal to make Southeast Alaska’s logging industry sustainable while preserving old growth in the Tongass National Forest does too little, too slowly, according to one conservation group.
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Alaska Marine Highway System releases trimmed down summer schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway System released its summer 2016 ferry schedule Tuesday, and as expected, it includes trimmed-down service.
Alaska woman to be guest at Obama’s final State of the Union address
When President Obama gives his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening in Congress, a 24-year-old Alaska Native woman named Lydia Doza will be among the guests sitting in the First Lady’s gallery.
Haines teachers say new technology adds excitement to learning
The question of whether to purchase many new laptops, iPads and SMART Boards turned contentious for the Haines School Board last year. There were concerns about young kids being overexposed to technology, but teachers testified the tools would help individualize learning.
Update: Barbara Sheinberg appointed to Juneau Assembly
At a meeting on Monday, Assembly members interviewed the applicants for the District 1 seat.
Former Juneau woman missing since New Year’s Day in Anchorage
Linda Skeek, 32, was last seen at her home in south Anchorage on New Year’s Day. According to a public announcement from the Anchorage Police Department, Skeek left her home on foot after a fight with her husband.
Wrangell doctor convicted on child porn charges to be sentenced in February
A former Wrangell doctor convicted on child pornography charges was denied a request for a new trial denied and will be sentenced next month.
Wrangell fisherman, son sentenced for falsifying halibut reports
Charles “Chuck” J. Petticrew Sr. and Charles “Jeff J. Petticrew Jr. falsified landing reports which indicated that nearly two tons of fish were caught in the Gulf of Alaska.
Eaglecrest to participate in what might be world’s largest ski and snowboard lesson
Twenty instructors will be on-hand to help as many as 100 beginner-level riders glide down the Porcupine run.
Haines police officer in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself
Haines police office Brayton Long was conducting a firearms training when he shot himself in the lower part of one of his arms.