Iditarod musher reports groping, marking 3rd issue in race

ANCHORAGE — Alaska authorities are investigating a third unwelcome encounter during this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race after a female musher said two men… Continue reading

House passes technical changes for nurses, barbers

The Alaska House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that make technical changes to state law pertaining to nurse practitioners and the state… Continue reading

Lawmakers stumble making changes to public pensions

A plan by the Alaska Senate Finance Committee to require local governments to pay more for public pensions has hit a snag.Late Sunday, the committee… Continue reading

Police link car to attempted kidnapper

Juneau police have linked a vehicle to an unidentified man who allegedly tried to kidnap a pregnant woman getting into a car with her 4-year-old… Continue reading

Oil production in Alaska shows growth not seen since 2002

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Oil and Gas Association has announced that the state had its first year-over-year increase in oil production in more than a… Continue reading

Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth more than $2 billion, creating a powerhouse airline with an expanded West Coast presence. Alaska Air said Monday, April 4, that the deal will expand its route network.

Alaska Air buys Virgin America

NEW YORK — Virgin America has loyal passengers who love the airline’s cool vibe even if its size and schedule are too limited to meet… Continue reading

Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth more than $2 billion, creating a powerhouse airline with an expanded West Coast presence. Alaska Air said Monday, April 4, that the deal will expand its route network.

Sitka teacher steps in to stop fight

A Sitka middle school teacher defused a dangerous altercation last Monday afternoon when he broke up a brawl between two adults in the school’s back… Continue reading

Folk Fest calendar for Monday, April 4

Folk Fest Juneau 2016Monday, April 4Centennial HallPFLAG Juneau Pride Chorus, 7 p.m. A chorus of mothers, daughters, loves and grandmothers bonded by a desire to… Continue reading

AMP test makes early exit in Alaska

After a second technical error paused standardized testing across the state last week, officials at the Department of Education and Early Development decided it was… Continue reading

Michele Stuart Morgan, far left, shows Juneau residents at the "Hope, Not Heroin" event Saturday inside the Juneau Arts & Culture Center how to use medical waste containers on the go in case they come across syringes in the community. The tubes were purchased by the City and Borough of Juneau, and the organization "Stop Heroin, Start Talking" is helping to distribute them for free.

Hope trumps heroin at community rally

Looking around a room that for the first time seemed to welcome discussions about drug abuse instead of casting shame on the topic, one Juneau… Continue reading

Michele Stuart Morgan, far left, shows Juneau residents at the "Hope, Not Heroin" event Saturday inside the Juneau Arts & Culture Center how to use medical waste containers on the go in case they come across syringes in the community. The tubes were purchased by the City and Borough of Juneau, and the organization "Stop Heroin, Start Talking" is helping to distribute them for free.

Hellenthal Building sold

First National Bank has sold the Hellenthal Building, the site of its former downtown location, to a Juneau couple.Spickett’s Palace LLC, a recently incorporated company… Continue reading

Lawmakers to tackle budget, crime bill, daylight time

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is entering what is scheduled to be its last two weeks, with major bills yet to be resolved as lawmakers… Continue reading

A sign proclaims the availability of gigabit Internet service on April 2, 2016 at the GCI store in the Mendenhall Valley.

GCI turns on gigabit Internet in Juneau

Imagine Gold Creek. Compare it to the Taku River.On Saturday, GCI held a party at its store celebrating the arrival of gigabit home Internet in… Continue reading

A sign proclaims the availability of gigabit Internet service on April 2, 2016 at the GCI store in the Mendenhall Valley.

City begins months-long line flushing process

The City and Borough of Juneau Water Utility will begin flushing the water distribution system today.Work is scheduled to begin downtown, working north to Bartlett… Continue reading

Juneau club’s ‘Rotary Roses’ fundraiser begins

The Downtown Juneau Rotary Club has launched its annual Rotary Roses fundraiser.People can buy a dozen roses of various colors for $30 online at juneaurotaryroses.com… Continue reading

Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau crew invites public to open house

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau will host an open house for the public today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coast… Continue reading

Around Town

Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.… Continue reading

US rig count drops 14 this week to 450, another all-time low

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 14 this week to 450, another all-time low amid… Continue reading

Motorcycle driver dies on busy Eagle River street

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say a motorcycle driver is dead following a collision with a pickup in Eagle River.Police just after 1 p.m. Friday took… Continue reading

Former mine official sentenced for clean water violations

ANCHORAGE — A former operating officer of a western Alaska mine has been sentenced to a year in prison for violating the federal Clean Water… Continue reading