The six kittens were found in May in a cardboard box on the side of a road on Prince of Wales Island. They were a little more than a week old at the time.
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Marriage equality and mourning: Mildred Boesser fought till the end
The wife of an Episcopalian minister, Mildred Boesser spent decades fighting for gay rights and marriage equality.
Tall Timbers takes Haven House appeal to court
“They’re exercising their legal right so if that’s the game they’re willing to play, then I’m willing to continue to defend women,” says Haven House board chair June Degnan.
Tlingit and Haida boycotts FedEx over Redskins support
The Juneau-based tribal organization announced Thursday that it has sent notice to all employees to stop using FedEx services, citing the national delivery company’s sponsorship of the Washington Redskins football team.
Alaskans rejoice same-sex marriage ruling as Leman laments
“It recognizes a basic right and I think that’s important. It’s progress,” says Juneau Republican Rep. Cathy Muñoz.
Gastineau Apartments demolition order appeal tossed
A municipal board has dismissed an appeal challenging the demolition order for the Gastineau Apartments.
Juneau soccer camp grooms players for the international field
As the U.S. team heads to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals this weekend, a Juneau soccer camp is teaching kids all about the global sport.
As fires burn, agencies coordinate helicopters to gift cards for relief
Combating the wildfires breaking out across the Alaska involves a mix of local, state, and federal resources. But amid organizational and financial complexities, most of the immediate needs on the ground are quite basic.
Bill to allow Izembek road moves forward
Environmental groups have condemned the proposed road, but King Cove residents say it’s an important health and safety issue.
Breaking the link between childhood trauma and suicide
“Eighty percent of suicide attempts can be tied back to adverse childhood experiences,” says Patrick Sidmore.