Community artist Madelene Reichard said “we will repaint it 1,000 times if we have to” after someone vandalized the dumpster.
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Juneau man found dead at construction site in the Mendenhall Valley
Juneau police say 33-year-old Johnathan Danial Hacko had been working and wasn’t out of sight for very long when one of his coworkers found him.
New energy projects seek to lower electricity costs in Southeast Alaska
The projects, including biomass and hydro facilities, could also save on diesel fuel for generators.
Young Coast Guardsman puts training to the test in Glacier Bay rescue
Some kayakers in Glacier Bay got knocked around by the waves and stranded. An aspiring Coast Guard rescuer hopped into the 50-degree water and swam them to safety.
VA’s Caregiver Program Still Dropping Veterans With Disabilities
An NPR investigation last year revealed that a number of VA centers were ejecting hundreds of caregivers from the program. The VA promised reform, but a year later few have returned to the program.
Hawaii Volcano’s Lava Spews ‘Laze’ Of Toxic Gas And Glass Into The Air
Lava from the Kilauea volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean, generating a plume of “laze” — hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air.
Alaska governor calls for more defenses amid N. Korea threat
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says he didn’t think North Korea would be able to strike the state with a nuclear warhead until 2020. But spiraling rumors about the country’s missile capabilities and its leader Kim Jung Un’s recent comments — coupled with President Donald Trump’s statements — have led to him…
2 change pleas, sentenced in North Pole puppy abuse case
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A North Pole couple charged with starving and beating a 6-month-old puppy reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports 22-year-old Denise John-Carroll pleaded guilty Thursday to one felony count of knowingly inflicting prolonged suffering to an animal. John-Carroll was ordered to pay $1,300 to a veterinary hospital…
Alaska officials proceed with hydroelectric plant expansion
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Energy Authority will continue with its plans for a $46.4 million expansion at its Bradley Lake hydroelectric plant near Homer following the approval from its board of directors. The Alaska Journal of Commerce reports the board unanimously voted in favor of the expansion at their Aug. 10 meeting in…
Alaska city leaders put ride-sharing ban on ballot
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — Voter in an Alaska city are getting the chance to decide whether or not they want ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate in their city. The Ketchikan City Council voted on Thursday to place a proposed city ban of ride-hailing companies on the upcoming Oct. 3 ballot. Ketchikan…