Tug towing Shell’s Kulluk drill rig experiences engine problems
Coast Guard Spokesman David Mosley in Anchorage says the tug Aiviq began experiencing engine problems late last night. He says it has enough power to maintain its current position, about 48 hours from landfall.
Coast Guard finds safety violations on Shell rig
Shell’s Noble Discoverer drill rig has had several high-profile mishaps in 2012. Now, the Coast Guard says it found problems with the rig’s on-board systems during an emergency inspection in Seward.
Homer-area oyster farms could be threatened by pollution
The state has ordered oyster farms in Jakolof Bay near Homer to stop selling oysters, due to possible pollution from two fishing vessels that sank earlier this week.
Electrical problem cited as likely cause of second Fosbee fire this week
For the second time this week, a fire at the Fosbee apartment building downtown sent residents into the cold night.
Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship
Four Juneau youth are the winners of this years’ Hilary Lindh Scholarships at Eaglecrest. The program gives the students a pass to the city-owned ski area for the 2012-2013 season. The Eaglecrest Board of Directors awards the passes every year to a boy and girl in kindergarten through 5th grade, and a boy and girl…
Two people take unexpected Christmas plunge in Mendenhall Lake
No injuries reported after two people fell through ice at the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Christmas Day.
Juneau Access funding in gov’s proposed budget
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget sets aside $10 million for the Juneau Access Road…
NORAD’s annual Santa Tracking program kicks into high gear
NORAD has its eye on the sky tracking Santa’s trip around the world this Christmas Eve
Dean Williams dies at age 95
Dean Williams seldom missed a walk downtown and always had a smile…
Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook
Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.
Tragedy at Sandy Hook prompts calls for local discussion on gun control
Mayor Merrill Sanford says he’s not likely to call a community meeting to talk about gun control.
New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”
More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built
Glacier Valley Elementary violinists play for special guests
Eight-year-old violinists and arts in Juneau schools have drawn the John F. Kennedy Center to the capital city. Representatives from the nation’s performing arts center are scoping out Juneau as a finalist for the Any Given Child program.
Community vigil for hope and healing
“A Night of Hope and Healing” is scheduled Wednesday evening in Juneau.
Assembly authorizes GO bond sale
The Juneau Assembly Monday night appropriated funds to the CBJ Emergency Management program, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum as well as Mendenhall River School, and authorized the sale of voter-approved bonds.
U.S. Sen. Inouye of Hawaii dies
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye died Monday of respiratory complications at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. He was 88 years old. He was the longest serving U.S. senator and president pro tempore of the Senate, making him third in the presidential succession line. He was the first Japanese-American to serve in Congress, elected to the U.S. House…
Alaska casts its Electoral College votes
Alaska joined with the rest of the nation yesterday (Monday) to cast its Electoral College ballots for U.S. President and Vice President.
Alaska Legislature makes it easier to find their website
The Alaska Legislature is getting a sleek new domain name for its website and email addresses.
Vigil for school shooting victims
Children, staffers killed at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook School remembered during Juneau event.
UPDATED: Road north, library-museum project in budget
Governor Sean Parnell’s capital budget proposes spending about $195 million on Southeast projects.