A group of Juneau residents are calling for the removal of the Mississippi flag on Egan Drive because of its Confederate imagery.
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Slow or no Internet access hinders remote Arctic communities
Dial-up Internet access is a distant memory for most of us. But slow connections to the web are still a fact of life in much of the far north.
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.
Federal spending bill fully funds tribal healthcare’s contract support costs
Contract support costs were fully funded for the first time in 2014. Those costs include items like legal and accounting fees, insurance and workers’ compensation.
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.