News
Aurora forecast for the week of April 15
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Police calls for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Tribal education campus, cultural immersion park unveiled as 89th annual Tlingit and Haida Assembly opens
Biden’s Interior Department said to reject industrial road through Alaskan wilderness
Task force to study additional short-term rental regulations favored by Juneau Assembly members
State OKs school district’s consolidation plan; closed schools cannot reopen for at least seven years
Alaska’s carbon storage bill, once a revenue measure, is now seen as boon for oil and coal
Sports
Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports
Bill adds elementary, middle school and collegiate sports to limits in place for high school.
Alaska’s Alissa Pili selected by Minnesota Lynx as eighth pick in WNBA Draft
Two-time All-American is fifth Alaskan to be drafted, third to go in the top 10.
Neighbors
Cooking for Pleasure: Secret to this chicken paprika is authentically fresh Hungarian spice
How to use up chicken breasts has been a life-long problem for me. While my dog was alive, I would… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Art show fundraiser features works from Alaska Folk Festival The Sitka Conservation Society is hosting an art show fundraiser featuring… Continue reading
Living and Growing: A Scotsman who inspired spiritual leaders with writings about God’s unconditional love for all
Neighbors: Juneau student among four National Honor Society Scholarship Award winners
Neighbors briefs
Neighbors: Tunic returned to the Dakhl’aweidí clan
THMS student Jade Hicks wins 2024 Alaska Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: Siberian tiger takes final rest at museum
It’s a safe bet that Aren Gunderson’s Toyota Tundra is the only… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Long winter bike ride aided by naps
If you could have read that frost-covered fat-biker’s mind as he rolled… Continue reading
Events
Neighbors briefs
Ornaments sought for 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree The Alaska Region of… Continue reading
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in April
Annual UAS student ceremics show, Folk Fest sneak peak and art exhibits in full bloom.
Opinion
My Turn: Decades of Psychiatric patient mistreatment deserves a state investigation and report
On March 29, Mark Thiessen’s story for the Associated Press was picked up by several Alaska newspapers. The story was… Continue reading
Opinion: Alaska House makes the right decision on constitutionally guaranteed PFD
Dunleavy wants a state sponsored legal defense fund
Opinion: The twisted logic of the Juneau School Board recall petition
My Turn: The last thing Juneau needs now is a divisive school board recall campaign
My Turn: Suggestions for Juneau’s future as the Planning Commission seeks public input
Most Read
Indefinite ‘dispersed camping’ for homeless proposed by city leaders due to lack of suitable campsite
Expanded three-season food court on Franklin Street gets unanimous OK from Planning Commission
Of three possible new City Hall buildings, one stands out — but plenty of proposed uses for other two
Resilient Peoples and Place: Alaska Youth Stewards — Where Are They Now?
Activists hoping to put Saturday ban on large cruise ships on local ballot