Walker outlines plans for budget cuts
With Alaska facing a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, Gov. Bill Walker is proposing 5 percent cuts to agency funding.
Case dismissed against hiker who freed trapped eagle
Kathleen Adair says she feels relieved with the court’s decision. She says in hindsight, she may have acted differently.
Tongass transition panel chafes at early deadline
Members of the Tongass Advisory Committee are unhappy with U.S. Forest Service efforts to speed up their work.
Juneau Assembly, legislative delegation discuss budget issues
The Juneau Assembly met with the city’s legislative delegation, as well as its state and federal lobbyists over breakfast Wednesday.
Walker sketches agenda in State of State address
In his first State of the State address to the Legislature, Gov. Bill Walker spoke broadly of the need to address the state’s financial shortfall and the importance of building a natural gas pipeline.
State lawmakers to be welcomed with local goodies
Over 60 local businesses welcome the 29th State Legislature by sponsoring a public reception Thursday night.
Southeast Waffle Company to get gourmet makeover
The business will soon transform into GonZo under new owners Aims and Alex Alf.
Heavy rains prompt landslide warnings for Southeast communities
Another large, wet and warm weather system is looming off the Southeast Alaska coast.
Mallott remembers his mother during Juneau’s MLK celebration
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott spoke about his mother’s experience with discrimination.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.
Eaglecrest suspends lift operations due to lack of snow
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area is halting lift operations until it receives enough snow to open at least part of the upper mountain.
Board of Game chases ‘wounded game’ regulation to next meeting
Ethical hunters pursue and dispatch wounded game they’ve failed to kill with a clean kill shot. A proposed regulation could make that illegal in some circumstances.
Platypus Con to bring board game fun to JACC
Juneau’s first ever board game convention is happening next weekend at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
With focus on budget, social issues may be left behind
Lawmakers expect bills on social issues, like abortion, to get less attention than last cycle.
Hoonah cultural organization gets new director
Sarah Dybdahl takes over as the Huna Heritage Foundation’s top official next month. It’s the non-profit arm of the Huna Totem village corporation.
People with disabilities find independence through skiing
ORCA brainstorms solutions for how to make skiing enjoyable for everyone.
New play explores homelessness in Juneau
Juneau playwright Merry Ellefson interviewed nearly 60 people about homelessness for her new play, “A Lifetime to Master.”
UAS closes bookstore, prepares for tight budget times
“The bookstore had not been profitable for quite a few years,” says UAS Vice Chancellor Michael Ciri.
Egan aims to protect Juneau during budget crunch
Like most lawmakers, Juneau Sen. Dennis Egan expects Alaska’s multibillion dollar deficit to be the top issue during the upcoming legislative session.
MK MacNaughton’s “Grit”: Portraits of Juneau’s working people
MK MacNaughton’s new year-long show is called “Grit.”