In this Friday photo, broadcasters of Radio Shaesta prepare themselves to go on-air, in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Afghan women’s radio returns after attack

KABUL, Afghanistan — Six months after fleeing a Taliban assault on her city, the owner of an Afghan radio station devoted to women’s rights is… Continue reading

In this Friday photo, broadcasters of Radio Shaesta prepare themselves to go on-air, in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Israeli policeman frisks a Palestinian after a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Palestinian attacks kill American tourist

JERUSALEM — Palestinian attackers unleashed a series of shooting and stabbing assaults on Israelis on Tuesday, including a stabbing spree in the ancient Mediterranean port… Continue reading

Israeli policeman frisks a Palestinian after a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

UN, rights groups criticize Europe’s draft plan on migrants

BRUSSELS — The United Nations and human rights groups voiced deep concerns Tuesday about the legality of the European Union’s plans to send thousands of… Continue reading

Criminal justice overhaul costs, savings unclear

JUNEAU — A bill to overhaul the criminal justice system has advanced in the Senate, though questions remain about how much money it will save… Continue reading

BP to decrease number of rigs working at Prudhoe Bay

ANCHORAGE — BP has announced it will reduce the active rig count at Prudhoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope, a move expected to cut oil… Continue reading

Health law fines double for many uninsured at tax time

WASHINGTON — Many people who went without health insurance last year are now seeing fines more than double under President Barack Obama’s health care law,… Continue reading

Great wall of Trump faces great hurdles

Great wall of Trump faces great hurdles

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump promises to build a great wall along the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexican border and make Mexico pay for it, but it will be… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016
  • By MATTHEW LEE and ALICIA A. CALDWELL
  • Nation-World
Great wall of Trump faces great hurdles

Young and nestless: Helping with housing

HARTFORD, Conn. — Chicago native Juan Hernandez fell in love with Hartford while attending Trinity College and decided to stay after graduation. But like many… Continue reading

FBI agents investigated over shots fired during standoff

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — FBI agents involved in the traffic stop that led to the killing of one of the armed occupiers of a national… Continue reading

Officer must testify against colleagues in Freddie Gray case

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray must testify against his colleagues while he awaits a retrial, Maryland’s… Continue reading

Hogan vs. Gawker: Testimony gets explicit

Hogan vs. Gawker: Testimony gets explicit

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As testimony in Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker Media grew extremely explicit Tuesday, an attorney offered evidence that Hogan has publicly… Continue reading

Hogan vs. Gawker: Testimony gets explicit

UAS, Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center receives $500K grant

The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center at the University of Alaska Southeast has received $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to study the linked forest and… Continue reading

Coast Guard suspends search for longtime Naukati resident

The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies suspended the search for a boater near Prince of Wales Island Saturday night.Longtime Naukati resident James Gray, 63,… Continue reading

Walker names Gruenberg replacement

Gov. Bill Walker has named Salvation Army development director Ivy Spohnholz the replacement for Max Gruenberg, the Anchorage Democrat who died in Juneau earlier this… Continue reading

Naloxone, or Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids.

Opioid prevention bill nears finish line

If you didn’t know how important the Alaska House’s vote on Senate Bill 23 was, you only had to look at Michele Morgan.The founder of… Continue reading

Naloxone, or Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids.

Four women honored by AWARE

For the past 20 years, AWARE has honored many of Juneau’s unsung heroes during its annual Women of Distinction Banquet.“There are people all the time… Continue reading

Oil company shutting down Alaska operations

KENAI — A Houston-based company that has been exploring oil and gas resources in the Cook Inlet area says it plans to leave the state… Continue reading

Walker administration reviewed, didn’t pursue gas-to-liquids pitch

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker’s administration had a consultant evaluate a pitch to turn North Slope gas to gasoline and ship it through the trans-Alaska… Continue reading

Around Town

Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing. Free. Details: 586-5718. Using iPads and other… Continue reading

Troopers: Passenger injured in a plane crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a passenger of a small plane was injured when the aircraft crashed north of Talkeetna after the pilot was… Continue reading