The ferry Taku may be back in action on Thursday (January 26th), after its second breakdown this month. The 370-passenger ship was tied up in Juneau Sunday night due to a problem with its propeller control system. Officials then cancelled a roundtrip sailing to Prince Rupert.
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Young Alaskans gather in Juneau
Fifty-six years ago, 55 delegates met to discuss their vision for Alaska at the Constitutional Convention. This weekend, 55 delegates gather yet again to discuss Alaska’s future with one major difference – all of them are under 25.
Christen confirmed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
The U-S Senate voted 95-3 today (Thursday) to confirm Judge Morgan Christen to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Political cartoonist’s book highlights Palin, Alaska
A capital city artist has just released a book of his Sarah Palin political cartoons. Tony Newman’s work is as much about Juneau and Alaska as it is about the former governor and vice presidential candidate.
Ferry system may make horse travel easier
The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to change a policy that keeps many horse-owners from taking their animals on ferries.
Killer whales use listening skills for nighttime hunts
Tags record sounds of killer whales searching out their prey
Juneau files brief in boundary dispute
No compromise following a meeting earlier this week (Wednesday) of Juneau and Petersburg officials over a land dispute between the two communities. But the discussion between city leaders is being described as productive.
Justice Boochever dies at 94
Former Alaska Supreme Court chief justice and retired federal appeals judge and has died in California.
Geothermal energy interest grows in Alaska
Several Alaska communities are making plans for geothermal generation of electricity. They’re also learning from existing projects – and mistakes.