Koelsch passes torch to Weldon as new Assembly takes up business
After a busy municipal election season where two sitting assembly members resigned to run for mayor, Monday’s meeting restored the Assembly to nine members and saw them begin getting down to business.
Indicators mixed in US House race
Candidate Alyse Galvin would seem to be on a roll, recently reporting she’s raised nearly $1.2 million – more than incumbent Congressman Don Young. But other signs aren’t so positive for the challenger.
Seldovia woman fends off bear inside her home with a broom
Karen Mahan said she was working on her computer shortly before 2 a.m. when she heard a noise coming from her living room and kitchen
‘Our ancestors are our fire’: Elders and Youth conference kicks off in Anchorage
The annual conference precedes the Alaska Federation of Natives convention each fall, designed to strengthen inter-generational connections and share indigenous knowledge around the state.
Outgoing Mayor Koelsch looks back on an unusual tenure
As a new Assembly members prepare to take over, outgoing Mayor Ken Koelsch sat down to look back on his time serving Juneau.
Gubernatorial campaigns present their ideas on how to improve Alaska rural public safety
Public safety has been voted the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta’s top issue by delegates attending the Association of Village Council Presidents’ annual convention. After the convention adjourned last Thursday, Alaska’s three gubernatorial campaigns presented their solutions on the topic
Red Carpet Concert: Lily Hope, ‘One Square Inch in Chilkat Weaving’
Trickster Company, Kindred Post and KTOO Public Media presents the 2018 Celebration Sessions featuring Juneau artist Lily Hope.
Flood advisory issued through noon Monday
According to the National Weather Service, between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain had fallen in the last 18 hours as of 1 p.m. Sunday. Up to 5 inches were expected to fall by noon Monday.
Amid a shortage of hospital beds, psychiatric patients put in jails
A small number of Alaskans experiencing psychiatric crises are being diverted from healthcare facilities to custody within the Department of Corrections. Critics worry the emergency measure is not only unlawful, but putting patients in jeopardy.
Elders and Youth, AFN kick off in Anchorage next week
The three-day event organized by the First Alaskans Institute is designed to strengthen inter-generational relationships and develop indigenous leadership across Alaska. This year’s theme is “Our Ancestors, Our Fire.”
Air quality monitoring in Skagway ongoing after uptick in complaints about cruise ship emissions
This summer there was an uptick in complaints of cruise ships polluting the air in Southeast Alaska. The state’s air quality standards for cruise ships are based on the opacity of plumes from the smokestacks of the ships. In other words, how thick and cloudy the smoke is coming from the ship.
Redefining sports: Petersburg High School supports starting a video gaming team
The Alaska School Activities Association may accept esports as a sanctioned sport soon. Over 30 schools in the state already have esports teams starting up this fall.
Alaska tribal courts see infusion of federal funds
Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth has been working with tribal courts to create a simple process for transferring cases, known as a civil diversion agreement, to enable tribal courts to handle low level crimes in a more culturally sensitive manner.
Stand for Salmon and Stand for Alaska debate Ballot Measure 1
Stand for Salmon, says state regulations to protect fish habitat are inadequate. An opposition group, Stand for Alaska, though, argues the measure would hurt more than it would help.
Walker defends record, challengers offer alternatives in Fairbanks governor candidate forum
Gov. Bill Walker and the two candidates who are running to unseat him pitched their ideas Tuesday on how to promote the state’s tourism industry.
Alaska delegation urges Pompeo to take up transboundary mining concerns
Alaska’s congressional delegation and Gov. Bill Walker signed a joint letter urging Washington to hold Canadian mining companies responsible for any downstream impacts in Alaska.
Trump signs Sullivan bill aimed at reducing plastic waste in ocean
The law renews the existing Marine Debris Program for another five years. And it allows governors to request a declaration of a “severe marine debris event” in order to get resources to clean it up.
Gardentalk – Season finale on fall clean up of yard and garden, bringing in perennials
Remove all dead and dying vegetation so that it doesn’t turn into prime slug habitat. And, don’t forget to bring in your begonias, dahlias and fuschias for the winter.
Nome city manager placed on administrative leave after harassment claim
Nome city manager Tom Moran has been placed on administrative leave after a Nome citizen raised claims of harassing behavior during Monday night’s City Council meeting
Snowmaking improvements and beer and wine sales in store for Eaglecrest this season
With the first snow appearing on top of the mountains, Juneau residents are starting to wonder what kind of winter it will be on the ski slopes. Eaglecrest Ski Area has several improvements in the works they hope will improve the winter ski season.