Forest Service, Trail Mix partner to boost Alaska trail and cabin repairs
Alaska’s national forests will see more cabin and trail improvements under a new public-private partnership. A nonprofit group long involved in Juneau maintenance work is increasing its role in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
Anchorage police kill man wielding hatchets, axes suspected in Home Depot robbery
The shooting will be investigated by the state’s Office of Special Prosecutions to assess whether the two officers were justified in using deadly force.
After decades of research, Steller sea lion decline still puzzles scientists
Every summer, biologists visit Alaska to count Steller sea lions. The western stock of the population has been in decline for nearly 40 years — hitting a low in 2002. The count helps determine whether sea lions stay on the endangered species list, which puts costly restrictions on the commercial fishing fleet.
Body of missing Juneau woman found
Kristina Young was found Tuesday evening washed up on a beach on Douglas Island.
Young promotes Chouest ship to fill ‘icebreaker gap’
The hearing turned testy when Congressman Young pressed the Coast Guard to consider leasing an icebreaker from a company whose owners happen to be big contributors to Young’s campaign.
Flying over the massive Glacier Bay landslide
While scientists gather samples and data from the site, the magnitude is hard to put into words. So KHNS’s Jillian Rogers took a flight to see it herself.
In Congressional race, Lindbeck posts serious fundraising numbers
In his first quarter of fundraising, Steve Lindbeck already raised more than any other Don Young challenger since Ethan Berkowitz ran for Congress in 2008.
House weighs whether to act in special session
The House is divided over whether or not to try to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s vetoes of Permanent Fund Dividend money.
Burglaries up 64% in Juneau last year, trend continues this year
Juneau police say drugs and addiction are part of the reason for the jump in burglaries. They also have advice to avoid becoming a victim.
Skagway officials seek outside help with port planning
Officials with the Skagway borough and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, which controls much of the waterfront, have been in a port planning stalemate that could hurt cruise ship tourism.
Video: How chilly seawater keeps an aquarium warm
The Alaska Sealife Center has managed to reduce its carbon footprint and cut its annual utility bills in half. The secret: In 2008, the aquarium used state and federal grants to install a seawater heat pump system.
Juneau Assembly asks voters to decide on marijuana tax and permanent sales tax
The Juneau Assembly voted to add three questions to the upcoming October ballot about sales taxes: Should marijuana be taxed an extra 3 percent, like alcohol? Should the long-standing 3 percent “temporary” sales tax be renewed another five years? And should that “temporary” sales tax become permanent?
Anchorage LIO landlord seeks $37 million in damages
The claim is the first step in what could be a lengthy process toward a lawsuit.
As budget is sliced, Alaskans feel the cuts
The Walker administration will aim to leave vacant positions unfilled and give those workers whose positions are eliminated enough notice for them to find new jobs.
Back in Juneau, legislature faces uncertain path in fifth special session
It’s not clear if there are enough votes in the House to pass a bill to restructure Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government.
Akiachak prepares to inventory land for trust status
Trust status would fulfill generations of desire for greater tribal sovereignty, said Akiachak Native Community Council chairman Phillip Peter Sr.
As energy prices drop, Alaska’s inflation rate follows
Last year, Anchorage’s inflation rate went up half a percent, the lowest recorded increase in 27 years.
Search underway for missing Juneau woman; brother found dead in Lemon Creek area
Kristina Elizabeth Young, 36, went missing Sunday afternoon. The body of George Benjamin Young, 40, has been sent to the state medical examiner for an autopsy.
Gardentalk – Bolting vegetables
Harvest your bolting and flowering vegetables and herbs now before their quality and taste decline.
GCI to expand internet service in rural Alaska
GCI plans to extend its network to ten more communities in northwest Alaska by the end of 2016.