2 cases of mumps reported in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks health officials say two cases of mumps have been confirmed in the area.The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that according to a statement… Continue reading

Jerry L. Himebauch pleaded guilty to killing this raven, which was found between two homes on Lakeview Drive on March 31, 2015. An investigation showed the bird had been shot from the road.   Photo courtesy of Ryan Cote, special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fairbanks man pleads guilty to raven killing, fined $1,125

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man was fined $1,125 Wednesday after pleading guilty in Fairbanks federal court to shooting and killing a raven at the Lakeview… Continue reading

Jerry L. Himebauch pleaded guilty to killing this raven, which was found between two homes on Lakeview Drive on March 31, 2015. An investigation showed the bird had been shot from the road.   Photo courtesy of Ryan Cote, special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Sullivan condemns Trump comments criticizing military family

JUNEAU — Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday condemned comments from his party’s presidential nominee about the parents of a decorated Army captain… Continue reading

Neighbors lament trees cut for Talkeetna airport expansion

ANCHORAGE — Residents living near the Talkeetna Airport say expansions say removing trees to expand the transportation site now gives their property a clear view… Continue reading

In this July 2014 photograph, a mother brown bear and cub feed on grasses at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island.

Bear wounded in July Skagway shooting located, killed

ANCHORAGE — A brown bear that was accidentally shot by a local police officer in Southeast Alaska last month has been killed by National Park… Continue reading

In this July 2014 photograph, a mother brown bear and cub feed on grasses at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island.

Becker to seek third Assembly term

Juneau Assemblywoman Mary Becker announced Monday she will seek a third term, which coincides with the start of the filing period for municipal races Friday.Becker,… Continue reading

ADVANCED FOR WEEKEND USE SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 - In this 2016 photo, Alexander von Tsurikov shows a garden at the Kodiak Island Food Bank in Kodiak, Alaska. As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts for donations, making three or more rounds each day to local stores. (JoAnn Snoderly/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Hunger hitting ever harder in Kodiak

KODIAK — Alexander von Tsurikov spends a lot of time hunting, but not with a rifle.As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts… Continue reading

ADVANCED FOR WEEKEND USE SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 - In this 2016 photo, Alexander von Tsurikov shows a garden at the Kodiak Island Food Bank in Kodiak, Alaska. As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts for donations, making three or more rounds each day to local stores. (JoAnn Snoderly/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Invasive crawfish spread into Kodiak watershed

KODIAK — Tribal leaders in Kodiak are working to determine why crawfish, an invasive species, are spreading into the Buskin watershed.The small crustaceans have been… Continue reading

Is Alaska’s economy as bad as it seems?

ANCHORAGE — It’s certainly not the best of times, but it’s also far from the worst of times for Alaska’s economy, according to Anchorage Economic… Continue reading

Tommy Vrabec, right, smiles after receiving a life-saving award from Capital City Fire Rescue with Peter Fergin, center, on Friday evening, July 29, 2016 at the Juneau International Airport fire station. At left, wiping tears from his eyes, is Stephen Hamilton, who suffered heart failure but was eventually revived with the assistance of Fergin and Vrabec.

On the tennis court, saving a life is no racket

Stephen Hamilton doesn’t remember the day, but he remembers the men who saved his life.On Friday evening, Hamilton wiped tears from his eyes in the… Continue reading

Tommy Vrabec, right, smiles after receiving a life-saving award from Capital City Fire Rescue with Peter Fergin, center, on Friday evening, July 29, 2016 at the Juneau International Airport fire station. At left, wiping tears from his eyes, is Stephen Hamilton, who suffered heart failure but was eventually revived with the assistance of Fergin and Vrabec.

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 1, 1986

On Aug. 1, 1986, Gov. Bill Sheffield announced his new budget plan for the upcoming year, which included a massive $230 million cut to state… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Recreational boaters watch two orca whales swim near Juneau in July 2011.

Whale-watching boat sinks; 18 rescued

Eighteen people are wet but alive after their whale-watching boat sank Sunday afternoon in Favorite Channel.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the 35-foot Dolphin Jet… Continue reading

Recreational boaters watch two orca whales swim near Juneau in July 2011.

This Day in Juneau History: July 31, 1986

On July 31, 1986, Gov. Bill Sheffield edited the new budget plan and said that the final draft for the budget would be announced the… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Troopers seek Palmer driver who crashed into patrol car

WASILLA — Alaska State Troopers are looking for a Palmer driver who crashed into a patrol car and was arrested but escaped as he was… Continue reading

Man armed with baseball bat robs Wasilla gas station store

WASILLA — Alaska State Troopers are looking for a man suspected of robbing a Wasilla gas station convenience store early Friday morning while armed with… Continue reading

Anchorage police investigate fatal shooting, body in street

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating the death of a person shot and killed early Friday morning on the city’s east side.Dispatchers just after 3… Continue reading

Anchorage police seek man who attacked woman jogger on trail

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say a woman jogging on a trail near an Anchorage high school was attacked from behind but managed to fight off… Continue reading