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Fights shape up over taxes, money
Published 9:03am Friday, December 25, 2015There seems little doubt that the 2016 state legislative session will be pretty ugly. The money situation is getting worse and there’s no reason to ... Read more
Mackey, Derk, Union lakes northern pike-free
Published 9:00am Friday, December 25, 2015Ice fishermen in East and West Mackey lakes, Derks Lake and Union Lake will be limited to two closely attended lines this winter. The Alaska ... Read more
Juneau’s Innovation Summit starts registration
Published 9:01am Wednesday, December 23, 2015Juneau’s Innovation Summit starts registration Early registration has officially opened for the 5th annual Innovation Summit (http://www.jedc.org/innovation/). More than 200 leaders in business, government and ... Read more
Budget plan shows deficit for 2016
Published 9:03am Thursday, December 17, 2015JUNEAU — Budget details released by Gov. Bill Walker’s office show a deficit of about $427 million next year, a drastic change from the half-billion ... Read more
Wolf season ends on POW
Published 9:04am Wednesday, December 16, 2015The wolf hunting and trapping seasons will end on Game Unit 2 on Sunday, according to a Tuesday email from the U.S. Forest Service. As ... Read more
My Turn: Native corps. more important than ever
Published 9:03am Wednesday, December 16, 2015As Alaskans, there are many benefits this great land provides us through its beauty, open spaces and natural resources. Another unique feature our state can ... Read more
My Turn: FDA wrong on Frankenfish
Published 9:03am Wednesday, December 16, 2015Despite overwhelming opposition from scientists, consumers and fishermen, the product commonly referred to as “Frankenfish” could unknowingly be your choice for dinner as early as ... Read more
Walker proposes big fix, including income tax, to solve state’s budget woes
Published 8:00pm Wednesday, December 9, 2015Gov. 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 ... Read more
Integrating science with culture: Program empowers next generation of Hydaburg leaders
Published 9:01am Wednesday, December 9, 2015When you hear the word “scientist,” what images come to mind? Does your mental picture look like this: a white male wearing goggles and a ... Read more
Sweetheart dam project moves closer to permit
Published 9:04am Thursday, December 3, 2015With a new hydroelectric dam in the works for Juneau, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission arrived Wednesday in the capital city to hear ... Read more
My Turn: Walker’s first year as governor a disappointment
Published 9:00am Tuesday, December 1, 2015Reflecting on Gov. Bill Walker’s first year in office (today is his one-year anniversary), he has for the most part been a real breath of ... Read more
Tongass proposal up for public comment
Published 7:32pm Monday, November 23, 2015KETCHIKAN — The U.S. Forest Service is seeking feedback from the public on a proposal that could change how the Tongass National Forest is managed ... Read more
UAS yields key data for fishing industry
Published 9:00am Sunday, November 15, 2015For years growing up in Juneau, Donovan Bell walked, drove and rode his bike past one of the most dynamic resources in his collegiate career, ... Read more
Sacred oil checks eyed amid budget deficit
Published 9:02am Friday, November 13, 2015JUNEAU — Alaska is facing multibillion-dollar deficits amid chronically low oil prices and relying on savings to help balance the budget. That’s not sustainable, and ... Read more
Low enrollment equals $287K loss for JSD
Published 9:08am Wednesday, November 11, 2015The official October enrollment figure submitted to the Alaska Department of Education shows the Juneau School District missed the mark on projected enrollment — and ... Read more
State Library seeks VISTA Volunteers for Kake, Craig
Published 9:00am Wednesday, November 11, 2015The Alaska State Library is recruiting one VISTA volunteer for Kake and one for Craig (to join a team of two other VISTA volunteers in ... Read more
Holiday bazaar downtown
Published 9:01am Sunday, November 8, 2015Northern Light United Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church’s location at 11th and B streets ... Read more
My Turn: A plan to end a regressive entitlement
Published 9:03am Friday, November 6, 2015After 11 months of budget uncertainty, Gov. Bill Walker has taken the helm to offer a realistic solution to our fiscal crisis. His Sovereign Wealth ... Read more
NPS, state divided on sport hunting rules
Published 9:00am Friday, November 6, 2015The Alaska Department of Fish and Game and a state commission tasked with keeping an eye on federal land regulations are both displeased with the ... Read more
Film Series raises awareness in advance of Paris climate talks
Published 9:02am Wednesday, November 4, 2015When international leaders meet in Paris at the end of this month to discuss a universal agreement on climate, a Juneau group will be raising ... Read more