Competition seeks solutions for remote communities’ high energy costs
The prizes will come in the form of research and development time in the center’s Power Systems Integration Lab.
Update: Glacier visitor center reopened; police continue search for break-in suspect
According to the Forest Service every trail is open except for the Dredge Lakes trail system. Those trails were closed before the alleged break-in after a bear attacked a dog walker on Friday.
Gunman who ambushed Baton Rouge officers searched for police home addresses
A report following a nearly year-long investigation says the gunman also posted videos urging violence against police before he killed three officers and wounded three, and was himself shot to death.
Research group finds toxin in Auke Rec butter clams
Researchers found about three-times the level of toxin accepted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Medication dating back to the 1800s stolen in Homer
Some of the items taken were destined to return to the village of Wiseman, where they were collected nearly 70 years ago.
A Sitka mobile plant built to chill out the Bristol Bay fishery
Pat Glaab and his partner Ben Blakey bought a 150-foot former helicopter logging barge and they’re converting it into a floating fish processor.
Walker signs Alaska state budget day before it starts
The portion of the budget directly controlled by the Legislature includes $4.9 billion.
Gardentalk – Garlic scapes and cabbage root maggots
In this week’s edition of Gardentalk, Master Gardener Ed Buyarski reminds us about removing garlic scapes. Much like the deadheading of flower bulbs that was covered in last week’s segment, Buyarski explains that clipping the emerging top bud or scape of a hardneck garlic plant sets aside more energy for the garlic bulb’s development. Just…
Tulsequah Chief Mine controversy deepens as it courts new investors
Southeast Alaska tribal groups are calling for cleanup of British Columbia’s long-abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. The call comes as a Canadian investment firm shops the prospect to potential new owner.
Juneau police chief Bryce Johnson takes job in Idaho
Johnson said he’s leaving to be close to family. He has kids and grandkids in the Lower 48.
A man and his dog out for a stroll survive black bear attack
A black bear sow attacked the man who was walking his dog about 4:30 a.m., said Tom Schumacher, the regional management coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Conservation. The Division of Wildlife Conservation is a division of Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Alaska’s largest needle exchange is rushing to keep up with demand
The number of syringes exchanged at one Anchorage non-profit doubled in just two years. In 2016, the program gave out slightly less than a half-million clean needles. And disposed of even more. This year they’re on track to outpace that.
City of Juneau names and shames sales tax scofflaws
Juneau’s city sales tax office has compiled its latest list of sales tax delinquents. The city regularly names and shames businesses that fail to register or fall behind in their payments.
No joke: A bear walks into a Lemon Creek liquor store
A Lemon Creek liquor store got an unexpected customer Friday morning. Roger Thibodeau, a Liquor Barrel clerk, posted a video of a bear walking through the store’s front door about 8:30 a.m.
Report: Senate health reform cuts $3.1B from Alaska’s Medicaid
A new state-commissioned analysis of the U.S. Senate health care bill said it would lower Medicaid payments to the Alaska by $3.1 billion over six years. That’s an even bigger cut than in the bill the House passed.
Senate to return to Juneau on July 10 to focus on oil and gas tax credits
The Senate majority wants to end the cash payments that oil and gas companies receive for tax credits, while the House wants to see companies pay more taxes.
Walker joins other governors in energy talks with Trump
On Wednesday, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker joined three other governors in an energy roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump.
Juneau Assembly adds ‘the road’ to federal wish list
The winners for the Juneau Assembly’s wish list include: Juneau Access Project; Rainforest Recovery Center and extending the West Douglas pioneer road. The losers include a new Juneau Arts and Cultural Center, refurbishing Centennial Hall and developing the former NOAA marine lab at Auke Bay.
11 passengers removed from Alaska Airlines flight for ‘disruptive behavior’
Alaska Airlines says 11 passengers were removed from a flight headed from Juneau to Seattle on Monday night due to “disruptive behavior onboard.”
Municipal workers, Wrangell Borough officials return to bargaining table
Wrangell’s municipal workers’ strike is over, at least for now. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Wrangell Borough officials returned to the bargaining table today. That came as the 24 striking workers went back to their jobs.