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Juneau women inspired Sullivan’s statewide summit on conquering the opioid epidemic

When Delia Williams was in Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan’s office last fall, she found herself opening up in a way she never had before.“I… Continue reading

Gastineau Guiding receives award, sweet treat from PETA for rescuing deer

PETA has awarded a Juneau whale-watching company a Compassionate Business Award after one of its tour groups rescued a drowning deer near Shelter Island last… Continue reading

Jim Johnsen, University of Alaska system president, shakes the hand of Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, during a July 2015 meeting at Centennial Hall. Johnsen has received a report recommending that the UA system keep its campuses separate.

Should UA’s three campuses combine into one? This report says no.

A report commissioned by the University of Alaska system has come out with a firm recommendation against pursuing a single accreditation and a de facto… Continue reading

Jim Johnsen, University of Alaska system president, shakes the hand of Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, during a July 2015 meeting at Centennial Hall. Johnsen has received a report recommending that the UA system keep its campuses separate.

Meet the World’s Greatest Fisherman

The World’s Greatest Fisherman has more important things to do than answer the phone. Even at 81, Dr. Gary Hedges still defends his title, so… Continue reading

Alaska official gets jail time after gambling tax money away

JUNEAU — A Skagway Borough Assembly member will serve just over a year in jail and pay more than $600,000 in restitution for tax evasion.Juneau… Continue reading

Tour company owner talks on firing captain of sinking boat

There were no serious injuries after a whale-watching boat sank near Juneau Sunday, but the captain of the boat was fired that same day.“It was… Continue reading

Tell us your big fish story

Editor's Note: The deadline has been extended until the last day of the derby, so submissions are due by Sunday at 6 p.m. The best… Continue reading

GCI cuts capital project spending over Alaska’s failure to implement fiscal plan

General Communications Inc. is cutting as much as one-fourth of its panned capital project spending next year in light of the state of Alaska’s failure… Continue reading

Fairbanks home explosion injures 5; propane leak suspected

FAIRBANKS — A weekend explosion at a Fairbanks home left five people injured.Alaska State Troopers just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday received a call of the… Continue reading

In Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Blatchford and Metcalfe promote campaign reform

Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar… Continue reading

The oceanside sidewalk along Harbor Drive will be extended along the outside of O'Connell Bridge to connect with the lightering facility in a project funded with a $1.3 million grant from the Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program.

Sitka gets $1.3 million in state funds to extend sea walk

SITKA — The city of Sitka has announced that construction will start on the second phase of an oceanside sidewalk project thanks to more than… Continue reading

The oceanside sidewalk along Harbor Drive will be extended along the outside of O'Connell Bridge to connect with the lightering facility in a project funded with a $1.3 million grant from the Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program.

Fairbanks offers bonuses to attract new police officers

FAIRBANKS — Alaska’s second-largest city is offering a $5,000 bonus to police officers in other communities who make a lateral move to the Fairbanks Police… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Kindergarten, new student registration this Friday

Children who are 5 years old by Sept. 1 can register for kindergarten this Friday. Registration Day for new elementary, middle and Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative… Continue reading

Repeat sex offender from Juneau heads to prison for life

Not long after a Juneau man left prison — where he served more than 20 years for the sexual abuse of a minor — he’s… Continue reading

Jeff Brown talks Tuesday at KTOO about his newest project, fake event posters, to make people laugh.

Walmart pot garden mystery solved

For local funny man Jeff Brown — who wears clown shoes every day and treats April Fools’ Day like a national holiday — there are… Continue reading

Jeff Brown talks Tuesday at KTOO about his newest project, fake event posters, to make people laugh.

Weather Service: 10th straight month of above-normal temps

Juneau’s warm stretch continued in July, according to measurements taken by the National Weather Service. Temperatures last month at Juneau International Airport averaged 59.7 degrees,… Continue reading

Coast Guard Station Juneau crewmembers transfer a cruise ship passenger during a medevac near Juneau, August 2, 2016. The crew responded when watchstanders received a report that the passenger was suffering from heart attack symptoms. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Kuehnis.

Coast Guard rescues ailing 96-year-old from cruise ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued a 96-year-old man from a cruise ship near Juneau.On Monday evening, the crew of the ship Explorer of the… Continue reading

Coast Guard Station Juneau crewmembers transfer a cruise ship passenger during a medevac near Juneau, August 2, 2016. The crew responded when watchstanders received a report that the passenger was suffering from heart attack symptoms. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Kuehnis.
Mark Dundore puts out a neon "open" sign after rolling out two shelves of goods at his market and coffee stop called The Douglas Outpost. The city is officially keeping Dundore from opening his business inside the building because of a lack of five onsite parking space required by city code for new businesses.

Assembly hears Douglas parking proposal

A Douglas business owner urged the Juneau Assembly to make city parking rules more business friendly during Monday night’s meeting.“I’ve talked to other Douglas residents… Continue reading

Mark Dundore puts out a neon "open" sign after rolling out two shelves of goods at his market and coffee stop called The Douglas Outpost. The city is officially keeping Dundore from opening his business inside the building because of a lack of five onsite parking space required by city code for new businesses.
Alaska Marijuana Industry Association founding board members (from left) Kim Kole, Brandon Emmett, Bruce Schulte and Leif Abel discuss the goals for their new organization July 9, 2015, in Anchorage. Emmett is the lone remaining industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board after Gov. Bill Walker removed Schulte on July 29.

Schulte uprooted from Marijuana Control Board

Gov. Bill Walker has removed Bruce Schulte from the Marijuana Control Board.Walker’s letter gives little explanation for Schulte’s removal. “While I have appreciated your willingness… Continue reading

Alaska Marijuana Industry Association founding board members (from left) Kim Kole, Brandon Emmett, Bruce Schulte and Leif Abel discuss the goals for their new organization July 9, 2015, in Anchorage. Emmett is the lone remaining industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board after Gov. Bill Walker removed Schulte on July 29.