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The viral, rash-causing and headline-grabbing disease that was first diagnosed in Fairbanks in 2015 is getting a new name: borealpox. Known up to now as… Continue reading
“I guess we’ll have to go do this again,” Starla Miller said as the committee room cleared. She was one of dozens of Alaskans who… Continue reading
A headless robot about the size of a labrador retriever will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds and other… Continue reading
Rejects Dunleavy effort to expand salmon fishing opportunities beyond federal government limits.
Online applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m.; PFD expected to be at least $1,582.
Maximum payouts from a fund that covers medical costs of injured seafood harvesters would be boosted under a bill that won final passage in the… Continue reading
Lucy Pitka McCormick’s relatives cooked salmon, moose, beaver and muskrat over an earthen firepit on the banks of the Chena River, just outside Fairbanks, as… Continue reading
Damage, safety, theft among concerns cited in petition to Assembly, which considers proposal Monday.
Three decades of capital city coverage.
Juneau’s share is just under $200,000; biggest amounts are $16.6M for Anchorage and $9.7M for Kenai.
Middle school’s principal for past 14 years also recipient of national Millikan award in 2013.
To showcase our readers’ work to the widest possible audience, Wild Shots have been moved in front of the Juneau Empire’s paywall. Don’t have a… Continue reading
Situation improved from a year ago, but wheelhouse employees and engineers still a crucial need.
Two vessels from troubled tour company now selling for several times the original listed bids.
Governor’s use of ferry revenue instead of state funds to match federal grants a sticking point.
App for hourly lots part of series of technology upgrades coming to city’s parking facilities.
Eight to 10 candidate trees will be evaluated, with winner taking “whistlestop tour” to D.C.
In the language of the Gwich’in people of northeastern Alaska, the word for month known in English as July is Łuk choo zhrii, meaning “the… Continue reading
Former commissioner: “All this will do, is it will continue to inflame passions of advocacy groups.”