MBAR TOUBAB, Senegal — It seems like Mission Impossible: Stop the Sahara Desert from spreading farther south, its incursion into arable land fueled by climate… Continue reading
TOKYO — The face masks, thick dark haze and pollution warnings plaguing residents of China’s capital this week once were a fact of life for… Continue reading
President Barack Obama is expected today to sign into law bipartisan legislation that would reform more than a decade of No Child Left Behind policies,… Continue reading
In less than two weeks, signs that a nearly 20-year-old preschool closed are apparent: a disconnected phone line at the front office and empty playgrounds.The… Continue reading
With Christmas just around the corner, St. Vincent de Paul is imploring the Juneau community to participate in its annual “Adopt-a-Family” program, which gives presents… Continue reading
For years, the need for food in Juneau has been growing. Now the city’s only food bank is, too.The Southeast Alaska Food Bank recently began… Continue reading
The Capital City Chapter of the Alaska Peace Officers Association is hosting its fifth annual Shop With A Cop outing next Saturday on Dec. 19.… Continue reading
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas… Continue reading
Child pornography• At 10:51 a.m. Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of possible child pornography. Confidential investigation continues.Fire and medical• On Tuesday, Capital… Continue reading
KENAI — Alaska’s Medicaid patients may soon be getting recycled wheelchairs and walkers under new legislation that could reduce costs for the state program.State lawmakers… Continue reading
When Donald Trump offered a “temporary” plan to block Muslims from entering the United States in response to jihadist terrorism, some supporters cheered while other… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal records, despite a federal appeals panel’s finding… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad and the company that transfers coal to ships at Seward have reached a settlement with environmental groups that sued over… Continue reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic stunned a courtroom Wednesday when he declared himself… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — The two San Bernardino shooters were radicalized at least two years ago — well before one of them came to the U.S. on… Continue reading
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, known for keeping vise-like control over Chicago and his own political image, finds himself in the weakest position of… Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Torn as ever over race, the Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed whether it’s time to end the use of race in college… Continue reading
BALTIMORE (AP) — Officer William Porter was poised and calm as he testified in his own defense Wednesday, telling jurors that he didn’t call an… Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — There’s good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live.That’s the conclusion of the… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker has proposed the biggest changes to Alaska’s system of taxes and revenue since Jay Hammond signed legislation eliminating the state’s income tax… Continue reading
