A neighborly dispute over property lines in the Willoughby District has escalated to chainsawing a tree, police calls and an unwelcome alteration of Twilight Cafe’s award winning storefront.
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Four Western Alaska communities to receive large halibut donation after dismal walrus harvest
Four communities affected by this spring’s poor walrus harvest will soon receive 10,000 pounds of halibut from a nonprofit that supplies seafood to hunger-relief efforts.
UCLA report examines sexual orientation and gender discrimination in Alaska
The UCLA Williams Institute published a report last week looking at workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Live burn training with Capital City Fire/Rescue
Capital City Fire/Rescue held a drill Saturday with a live fire at an old log cabin on Mendenhall Loop Road. Firefighters practiced entering the structure, attacking the fire, searches and rescues.
Next generation takes over fishing in Ekuk
There is one beach in the Nushagak Bay that remains a home to local family operations.
City of Bethel considers a vote after ABC board rejects liquor license appeal
The ABC board July 1 called the city’s protest of the proposed Bethel Spirits license “arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable,” sparking outrage from the council.
(Un)change.org petitioner unsure how to move forward
The seven-word petition is addressed to the City and Borough of Juneau, which doesn’t control the all-flags display and hasn’t officially weighed in on the controversy.
Fish waste ‘burp’ stinks up downtown Ketchikan
There was a big stink in Ketchikan Wednesday. It was difficult to miss, and some residents wondered where it came from.
After destructive fire, Bethel alcohol treatment center under construction again
The $12 million, 16,000 square foot facility is under construction for a second time following a fire in October that destroyed it when it was 90 percent framed in.
A Compromise On Displaying The Confederate Flag
Alyssa Rosenberg of the Washington Post suggests a compromise on displaying the Confederate battle flag: acknowledging that it can hold private meaning, which means displaying it only in private.