One year after glamour quarterbacks were the big story, NFL teams mostly opted for big, beefy, bruisers during Round One of the 2013 NFL draft Thursday night.
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Assembly upholds gun range permit
The Assembly says the Planning Commission conditional use permit for Juneau Mercantile and Armory stands.
Alaska racers describe scene at Boston Marathon
Several Alaskans were near the finish line of the Boston marathon when two bombs exploded in the crowded finish area. No Alaskans are known to be among the three people killed and the more than 100 others who were injured. Forty-one Alaskans were registered to run Monday’s race and many had family members there to…
Ski season ends with huge splash
Winter ended at Eaglecrest yesterday (Sunday) with a splash. The city-owned ski area wrapped up its 36th season drenched in sun, warm temperatures, plenty of snow, and the sometimes annual Slush Cup. That’s where brave skiers and snowboarders race down Hilary’s run to a pond filled with water. The idea is to get across the…
Juneau ski team ends season in style
Eaglecrest lifts quit turning at 4 p.m. on Sunday. There’s still plenty of snow, but the city-owned ski area’s budget dictates that it close the second Sunday of April.
NHL, Players Union Launch Initiative To Battle Homophobia
The National Hockey League and its players union launched an initiative today that it hopes will stamp out homophobia from the game.
Superintendent calls for independent investigation of possible assault by football coach
Juneau School District Superintendent Glen Gelbrich wants an independent investigation into the alleged assault of a student by a football coach.
There Can Be Only One! Louisville To Face Michigan For NCAA Title
Following Saturday’s Final Four match-ups in Atlanta, the stage is set for Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball championship where overall No. 1-seeded Louisville will face off against Michigan to take home the coveted NCAA title.
City ignored Veterans for Peace settlement offer
A settlement proposal that could have stopped litigation against the Juneau Planning Commission was never acknowledged by the city.
Season winding down at Eaglecrest
Only two weekends of skiing and snowboarding left at Eaglecrest. The city-owned ski area will end the season on April 14.