Money management at Mental Health Trust raises concerns
Legislators are considering a special audit of the Alaska Mental Health Trust and how the trustees are investing its money.
Accusations of fake news and Islamophobia fill Anchorage Assembly
An online controversy spread to the halls of city government in Anchorage on Tuesday, with accusations flying about fake news, liberal media bias and a militant Islamic training camp in Wasilla that does not exist.
John Glenn, first American to orbit the Earth, dies at 95
Former Sen. John Glenn has died at 95. After a career as a Marine pilot, Glenn was chosen as an astronaut. He was the third American in space.
Puffin die-off on St. Paul Island may point to larger ecosystem problems
In the past two months, 300 dead puffins have washed up on St. Paul Island, alarming residents who had only seen six carcasses over the last decade. The die-off appears to be slowing down now, but scientists say it could be the sign of a much larger ecosystem problem.
Former Fairbanks state Rep. Mike Kelly dies in plane crash
The pilot was alone, flying a small aircraft, according to the troopers.
Census Bureau adds areas, languages served by translations for elections
The Census Bureau designates languages for translation based on its estimates for speakers who have limited English proficiency.
Respected Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver Clarissa Rizal dies at 60
“The world has lost another luminary.” That’s how the Sealaska Heritage Institute began a message announcing the death of Clarissa Rizal at age 60.
Ask a Climatologist: With snow and cold, ‘it’s Alaska again’
Communities across the state are cold and snowy and that weather trend is expected to stick around.
In looming fight over ANWR, a big unanswered question: how much oil is there?
The coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ranks as one of the most controversial chunks of land in Alaska. Since Congress set it aside for more study in 1980, environmental groups, politicians and industry have battled over whether to explore for oil there or to protect the wilderness forever. As the Trump administration gets ready to take the White House in January, the debate will likely flare up again. But even though the fight’s dragged on for decades, there’s still a lot we don’t know about what lies beneath the refuge.
Trump transition team adds Alaskan as tribal liaison
An Alaskan has joined President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. The Trump team has selected former state senator Jerry Ward as its liaison to the 500-plus federally recognized tribes.
Photos and audio postcard from the governor’s holiday open house
“I think it’s really fun to get a chance to meet the governor and to eat cookies,” said Michelle Weaver.
Police: Schools no longer in danger from shooting threat
Juneau Police Department Lt. David Campbell said the student who potentially made shooting threats against Thunder Mountain High School is no longer a threat.
State moves to update its petroleum spill guidelines
At least 80 percent of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s contaminated sites contain petroleum.
Gulf of Alaska beach sands could be mined
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is advancing plans to mine Gulf of Alaska beach sands about 75 miles northwest of Yakutat.
Juneau braces for 10-15 inches of snow
Juneau is under a winter storm warning until Wednesday night. Forecasters expect the town to see 10-15 inches of snow. That’s the most snowfall in a couple of years.
Mysterious sea lion decline persists in western Alaska
The farther west you go, the worse it looks for Alaska’s Steller sea lions. At the end of the Aleutian chain, the population is dropping about 7 percent a year.
Plugging in could be cheaper for Juneau’s electric vehicle owners in 2017
The city’s privately-owned electric utility is trying to expand a program, aimed at shifting when those drivers juice their cars.
Alaska Airlines gets U.S. approval to buy Virgin America
Alaska Airlines has won government approval to buy rival Virgin America after agreeing to reduce its flight-selling partnership with American Airlines.
Kake rebuilds community library, one book at a time
The Shirly Jackson Community Library, the former Kake Library, has been open for more than a year and seeks book donations to keep its collection fresh.
Target says no, it’s not opening a store in Juneau
Rumors have swirled for weeks that Target is coming to Juneau.