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“I’m not just speaking on my own behalf. I’m speaking for tens of thousands of Alaska children. And what I’m saying is, ‘Help us,'” said David Holthouse.

The man at the top of the Tongass is leaving soon. Forrest Cole will retire this spring after four decades with the U.S. Forest Service.

Matt Callahan, one of four Juneau hikers rescued off a wind-scoured mountain earlier this month, says they got more than they bargained for in their search for adventure.

Peter Metcalfe of Juneau claims the State of Alaska breached its contractual obligations to employees.

New legislation will propose a system of encouraging and supporting Native language charter schools in Alaska.

A bill introduced in the Alaska Legislature this week opens debate on “death with dignity” in the state. The legislation would allow terminally ill residents to request a lethal prescription to end their life.

“We are just selling everything, everything that you can think of besides the walls and the floors,” says Blockbuster manager Vanessa Early.

The cuts would affect ferry service across Southeast and in Prince William Sound if the legislature holds the line on Gov. Bill Walker’s budget.

Eaglecrest crews used last week’s cold snap to make some snow on the lower mountain, and Mother Nature added a few inches of her own this weekend.

Even though Alaska figures in discussion of climate change nationally, it’s rarely a major topic of conversation in Juneau.

Owner Ray Coxe is trying to sell remaining firearms as wrongful death lawsuit heads to trial.

Panel reduces the guideline harvest level as federal government considers ESA petition for listing Alexander Archipelago wolf.

The Juneau Police Department seized more heroin and methamphetamine last year than in 2013, but seizures of illegal prescription drugs were down.

Kirk Duncan took over Parks and Rec Jan. 5. He says he’ll bring new ideas.

Juneau’s Baconfest brings together local culinary talent to manipulate America’s beloved pork product. Bacon-infused ice cream, popcorn and cocktails are a few dishes attendees can taste on Saturday at the annual fundraiser.

There were at least four electrical outages ranging from half-an-hour to over 2 hours in length.

A new copper and gold mine in Southeast Alaska’s Stikine River watershed is a significant step closer to opening.

Wesley Schulz will lead the orchestra through a program called “American Brilliance.”

Suspense around Gov. Bill Walker’s budget started building on Wednesday.

Capital City Fire/Rescue holds a Cadet Firefighter Graduation on Saturday at the Auke Bay Station.