Dillingham woman missing after leaving Juneau treatment center in March
LoriDee Wilson, 30, came to Juneau in mid-March to get drug addiction treatment program at the Rainforest Recovery Center.
Update: Attorney General Craig Richards resigns abruptly
Richards is an architect of Walker’s plan to spend Permanent Fund earnings to fund state government.
The meaning of names: The aftermath of generational trauma, part 4
The decline of many of Alaska’s indigenous languages happened during the era of boarding schools and missionaries.
Northwest Passage cruise marks turning point in Arctic tourism
The company has been planning this trip for three years. The ship is outfitted with new ice-detecting equipment, including forward-looking sonar and thermal imaging technology.
Fighter jets boom through Juneau
The tail codes on the jets identify them as part of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan.
Murkowski, Sullivan vote no on gun limits
“What we’re talking about in terms of Orlando or San Bernardino, it’s not a gun control issue. It’s a terrorism issue,” said. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Rating agencies warn Alaska: We’re watching you
It took 50 years for the state to work its way up to a AAA rating. The recent rating agency downgrade may translate to an extra quarter of a percentage point in interest.
Sealaska shareholder election results to be announced Saturday
Sealaska shareholders will learn Saturday which of nine candidates will fill four seats on the Southeast regional Native corporation’s board of directors.
Administrative change ahead for veterans benefits
A new director has been appointed to oversee the Portland and Anchorage offices in charge of benefits for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Meet ISER’s new director, Ralph Townsend
Townsend was the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Winona State University in Minnesota. He’s also worked internationally, serving as chief economist for the Ministry of Fisheries in New Zealand.
In public hearing, support nearly unanimous for Juneau ordinance to ban LGBT discrimination
Dozens of community members shared personal testimony in support of Juneau’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, which would include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.
State considers increasing ownership stake in Alaska LNG pipeline project
Nothing has been decided, though. The state is still in discussions with its three partners.
The meaning of names: A time for change, part 3
It can be hard for people who’ve known you for years to relearn your name. But for Yéil Yádi Olson the decision was an easy one.
Benefits bill for law enforcement, firefighters’ survivors falls short
“For me to have to ask for something that I feel he’s already earned – it’s kind of humiliating in a way,” said Brandy Johnson, widow of slain State Trooper Sgt. Patrick “Scott” Johnson.
Tesoro gives up terminal to avoid antitrust case over gasoline
If Tesoro owned two fuel storage terminals at the Port of Anchorage, “It would allow (Tesoro) to exercise some market power over the sale of gasoline that we were uncomfortable with,” said Chief Assistant Attorney General Ed Sniffen.
Building in a wetland is never easy. In Bethel, it just got harder.
Getting a construction permit in Bethel used to take about 10 days with the city. It could take years, now, if the building site could significantly affect the aquatic habitat.
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
Ketchikan celebrates new, clean biomass boiler at airport
With state and federal grants, borough Mayor David Landis said the borough’s cost for the nearly $1 million project was about $50,000.
Park Service seeks local, Alaska Native applicants for top jobs
The Park Service says only about 4 percent of its employees are Alaska Native or American Indian, but 20 percent of the population is Alaska Native or American Indian.
The meaning of names: A family history, part 2
What’s in a name? For some, it’s just a name. For others, it represents generations of family history.