Ketchikan’s newest search-and-rescue dog, Pace, is certified
Ketchikan’s volunteer rescue service recently added a new four-legged team member. Pace has a great nose, tons of energy and the drive needed for what to her is a fun game.
Supreme Court: DNR wrongfully issued Pebble permits
Just a day after two federal lawsuits involving the Pebble Mine were in the news, mine opponents Friday are hailing the Alaska Supreme Court’s decisions on two state cases.
Heroin Hits Home: City of Bethel forms heroin task force
Heroin imported to Alaska quickly reaches rural communities. Those communities are now pushing back.
KIYU manager rigs home to keep station on air
Landrum says things are going fairly smoothly, but there are challenges to broadcasting out of his family’s home.
Heroin Hits Home: One woman’s struggle to get clean in Bethel
Federal officials say in 2014 they intercepted nearly ten times as much heroin coming into Alaska than in 2013.
Alaska’s Orthodox bishop visits Unalaska
The bishop says he’s petitioned the governor to have more VPSO’s in the villages, but it’s unclear how successful that petition may be in light of cuts to the state’s budget.
Former gaming manager George Wright to reopen Canton House
Wright has signed a lease with Chatham Properties, which owns and manages the building Canton House is located in. He’s paid a deposit of about $30,000 and his lease will start on July 1.
Juneau to become third city in Alaska to shelter high-risk homeless
Juneau will become the third city in Alaska to offer permanent supportive housing to the high-risk, chronically homeless.
Nome judge accused of misconduct
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct cites six incidents — brought to their attention through anonymous complaints
Gardentalk – Pests
Imported currant worms, slugs, aphids, and root maggots have been spotted in Juneau gardens this season.
Obama emphasizes security of Alaska’s Arctic coastline
Obama said focusing on the security of Alaska’s thousand miles of Arctic coastline is a priority.
Medicaid denials leave Alaska seniors reeling
Many of Alaska’s seniors are in danger of losing their only means of paying for disability services. Caregivers say the problem is individuals who met the state’s criteria for years are now being let go from the system.
Alaska LNG gains milestone with export license
The federal Energy Department announced Thursday that it will license liquefied natural gas exports from Nikiski, even to countries that don’t have a free trade agreement with the U.S.
Black bear dies in collision with motorcycle, cubs euthanized
A few bears are hit by motorists each year in Juneau. State wildlife biologist Stephanie Sell says this is the second that she knows of this season.
Tlingit language immersion program co-founder Kitty Eddy retires after 31 years
Eddy says she knew the program was on the right track by the end of the first year
Protests against the legislature continue in downtown Anchorage
Some Anchorage area residents don’t think the House Majority’s recent budget proposal is good enough, even though it adds money back in for education.
“It was an impossible event. Until it happened.”
The people who live closest to the Mount Polley Mine dam breach stopped fishing after millions of gallons of polluted water flowed into nearby waterways.
Norwegian monarch visits Alaska, urges action on climate change
The King of Norway visited Anchorage on Wednesday bearing a message of goodwill, and a message that climate change is a priority for all Arctic nations.
Mediation proposed for salmon sustainability certification squabble
The salmon processors at odds over who gets the blue-label sustainability certification needed to sell fish in certain European markets are expected to enter mediation next week.
House Republicans: Take it or leave it
The budget proposal Republicans unveiled Wednesday addresses two key sticking points for Democrats, but the minority party is critical of the deal.