The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society meets in Juneau May 20-22. Tribal experts will discuss climate change, subsistence and Arctic policy.
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With no budget deal in sight, lawmakers hold brief technical session
With just a handful of legislators in the chambers, the House floor session lasted about ten minutes. The Senate lasted just five.
Budget cuts change Dept. of Law priorities in rural Alaska
The reductions will ensure the department is only pursuing serious charges, and cutting out cases where there are civil alternatives to criminal proceedings.
Tidal Echoes: Capturing Southeast culture in print
It takes a year to curate all of the work that goes into the University of Alaska Southeast literary journal Tidal Echoes. The cover of the latest edition features the artwork of Juneau artist Fumi Matsumoto.
Ferry Chenega’s return to service delayed
Sitka and Juneau will lose a week of fast ferry sailings this month. The Chenega will return to Southeast service May 14, a week later than scheduled.
Alaska Airlines diverts Juneau-Seattle flight to Vancouver, BC
CBC News is reporting that an Alaska Airlines plane en route to Seattle from Juneau was diverted to Vancouver today due to an electrical issue.