News
Lawmaker likens virus screening stickers to Star of David
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said he was serious in making the comment in an email chain.
News
Connecting people to salmon in Alaska, the East Coast and the Midwest during COVID-19
A lot has changed almost overnight.
Opinion
Opinion: Department of Labor is working to get financial resources out to workers impacted by COVID-19 as quickly as possible
I am confident that the adversity of COVID-19 will not break Alaska’s resolve.
Opinion
Opinion: Projects like a Lynn Canal Highway will help Alaska get back on its feet
Restarting this project should be a priority for our elected officials and our region.
News
Low oil prices and coronavirus fallout mean PFD could be at risk
Without cuts or new revenue, there’s a real possibility the program could go away, an economist said.
News
Police calls for Thursday, May 14, 2020
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News
Seeing and hearing things while isolating outside
“I had to wonder if this was just usual Jeff Lund, or if this was COVID Lund.”
Opinion
Opinion: Now’s the time for a Civilian Conservation Corp-inspired effort
Federal investment now would allow tour companies and employees to join a CCC-inspired effort.
Opinion
Opinion: Pebble Mine process should pause to give virus full focus
It is inappropriate in this time to have to be vigilant in following the permitting process.
News
Police calls for Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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News
A new month brings vibrant colors to the outdoors
Butterflies, birds and sea stars were seen in early May.
News
Police calls for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Letters to the Editor
Opinion: I want village water to stay unchlorinated
What are we paying the people who work for the government to do?
News
State confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases for Juneau.
Two more people in Juneau tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social…
Opinion
Opinion: What’s happening to substance abuse amid COVID-19
Substance abuse still merits attention.
Neighbors
Slack Tide: Dad’s pandemic edition recipe for Mother’s Day breakfast
“You actually found a woman. The least you can do is cook her breakfast.”