House passes Soboleff Day as Native languages bill draws critics
Two bills dealing with Alaska Native issues got different receptions from members of the Legislature on Thursday.
When the earthquake struck, Bob Allen took care of what he could
Allen says when you can’t take care of your own, you take care of what you can.
School board praises superintendent while accepting resignation
Contrary to what community members may have thought, Lisa Worl said Gelbrich made an effort to become part of the community.
Juneau ranked healthiest community in Alaska, again
The borough excelled in healthy behavior and clinical care.
Attorneys’ errors pile up in Yakutat homicide trial
Wednesday’s back and forth between attorneys culminated in a call for a mistrial.
Court: Reinstate Tongass roadless rule exemption
A federal appeals court issued an opinion Wednesday saying the roadless rule should not apply to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Juneau’s Choose Respect march kicks off at noon Thursday
“People should come out for the march to provide courage for past victims to be able to step out and speak out”
City readies for Douglas Highway extension
As soon as this summer, the city will be ready to apply for permits to build a pioneer road at the end of North Douglas Highway.
Trial bombshell is a big dud
Robert Kowalski homicide trial veers unnecessarily off course with allegations about destroyed evidence
School board approves budget that cuts teachers, adds curriculum
“A lot of teachers who want to wait or aren’t supportive of a curriculum may not have the same high-needs students in their buildings.”
Fairbanks lawmaker’s birth control comments spark criticism
A Fairbanks state senator has been labeled as an enemy in the “war on women” by national media outlets for comments he made about birth control.
Evidence suppression question dominates Yakutat homicide trial
Robert Kowalski’s defense moves to block testimony based on destroyed evidence
Sen. Begich criticizes US intelligence gathering — with comedy
Juneau-based Alaska Robotics’ fourth installment of its satirical news series features its highest profile guest so far, Alaska Sen. Mark Begich.
After-school program asks Assembly for $48,500 funding
It’s 4 o’ clock in the afternoon and 12-year-old John Barresi’s school day ended an hour ago. But the sixth grader is still hanging out at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School working on a project.
Next winter’s marine highway schedule out
Alaska Marine Highway officials want your comments of next fall and winter’s ferry sailings.
Exxon Valdez memories from Alaska’s Capitol still fresh 25 years later
Memories are still fresh of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The tanker ran aground 25 years ago today.
Witness memory tested during Yakutat homicide trial
Yakutat lodge residents, employees try to remember July 1996 death of Sandra Perry
Bill would help fund two Southeast mines
Two Southeast Alaska mines could get close to $300 million in state support under a bill moving through the Legislature.
Ferry workers’ testimony cut short again on salary bill
For the second time this legislative session, Alaska Marine Highway workers were shut out from testifying against a bill that would cut their salaries.
State employees prepare to move from Douglas to Bill Ray Center
Lauren Sill didn’t make the end-of-February deadline to rid her office space of personal items.