An avalanche described as a powder cloud came down Mount Juneau Tuesday morning.
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Lawmakers call for more local food production
Less than 5 percent of food consumed in Alaska is harvested in the state, according to a 2007 study by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Alaska broadcasters line up to oppose GCI purchase of TV stations
It may be months before the Federal Communications Commission rules on GCI’s application to take over two small television stations in Southeast Alaska and one in Anchorage.
Twin Lakes cabin honors Juneau resident who loved to skate
About 200 people attended the dedication of a warming shelter at Juneau’s Twin Lakes on Saturday. The 14 x 24 foot cabin was built to honor John Caouette, a Juneau resident who passed away in 2010.
Juneau teams in Region hoops final
Crimson Bears defeat Kings 60-58, and Falcons over Lady Kings 64-55.
Juneau teams win after bye at SE Region
Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears girls beat Ketchikan Lady Kings 49-33, and the Thunder Mountain boys won over Ketchikan Kings 55-33.
Region V high school basketball tourny underway in Sitka
Ketchikan boys over JDHS 51-47, and Ketchikan girls over Thunder Mountain 53-42
Low lake levels blamed for increasing COPA
Electricity rates in Juneau will go up in April, due to low water levels in the mountain lakes supplying Juneau’s hydropower. Electric utilities in Alaska are allowed to adjust their rates with the costs of producing electricity. Alaska Electric Light and Power calculates the Cost of Power Adjustment quarterly. It will increase to 1.2 cents…
Update: Eaglecrest’s Town Down Hill
The second annual Town Downhill is Sunday at Eaglecrest Ski Area.
Housing Forum today at UAS
Tight housing market has led to changes to zoning and other regulations to encourage more development.