Monday (Sept. 2) is Labor Day – the day set aside in both the U.S. and Canada to celebrate workers. It has its roots in the labor union movement. The first Labor Day parade was Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. Some 10,000 workers paraded around Union Square.…
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Tangled whale reaches Juneau waters
The humpback whale that was tangled up in a gillnet near Petersburg earlier this week has made its way to Juneau waters.
DOJ won’t interfere with marijuana legalization
The Obama Administration has decided not to go after states with marijuana-friendly laws.
Syria strikes could catapult oil prices even higher
Syria does not produce much oil. It’s allies do, though, said Ed Hirs, an energy economist at the University of Houston.
Next summer’s ferry schedule out for comment
The state Transportation Department wants feedback on its plan for next summer’s ferry sailings.
State blocks $15 million Hoonah dock grant
State officials say they’ll withdraw funding for a $15 million Hoonah dock unless the Southeast city changes its location.
U.S. ‘Ought To Respect’ State Marijuana Laws, Sen. Leahy Says
The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee says he’s done waiting for answers about how the Justice Department will handle marijuana offenses in states that have legalized small amounts of the drug.
Poll shows wide fears of Pebble Mine
Hays Research Group asked 388 likely primary voters their opinions of a possible 2014 ballot initiative that would prohibit the Pebble Mine.
Tree cutting causes morning power outage
Residents out the road in Auke Bay and Lena Loop lost power for about 20 minutes this morning. The rest of Juneau may have noticed a brief power glitch. Debbie Driscoll with Alaska Electric Light and Power says a tree that was being cut down fell on a line. It took out power to feeders…
Alaska tries to curb cruise ship kickbacks
This spring, the state responded to complaints that onboard shopping experts were misleading passengers and smearing local stores by hitting these programs with a new set of rules. Are the regulations working?