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Listen here for current newscasts. News of the North brings you local Juneau and Alaska state news on all Juneau Radio Center stations, plus on stations in Ketchikan and Sitka.
The Juneau Police Department received a call about a person who had been shot in the 9100 block of Cinema Drive on 7-6. This morning a suspect was detained.
On June 25th, the Sitka Police Department received a call regarding a burglary of a Lincoln Street business that had occurred overnight.
Juneau Softball Association is holding its Rainball Tournament from July 27th to the 30th.
NOAA’s Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding hotline received reports identifying two separate entangled whales in the Juneau area on July 3rd.
The City and Borough of Juneau and the Southeast Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children are seeking letters of interest from individuals or organizations who would benefit from grant funding for needs related to the start-up or expansion of a licensed child care program in Juneau.
Two people were killed and three others seriously injured when a small plane crashed shortly after taking off from a rural Alaska community over the weekend, officials said.
The rate of deaths of pregnant women and new mothers in the U.S. has more than doubled over the past two decades, and it’s evident that minority women suffer the most.
A study says the recovery of Cook Inlet belugas is seen as economically valuable.
A heat wave warning is in effect for Southeast.
There was an unexpected explosion during the fireworks show on July 3rd, but everyone was okay.
Alaska State Troopers responded to a disturbance in Ketchikan on July 4th.
Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision at the Egan Vanderbilt intersection Monday morning. No serious injuries were reported.
Spencer Fielding, a meteorologist with National Weather Service Juneau talked to News of the North about how the weather's looking for the 4th of July festivities. There's also a special weather statement in place for later in the week.
Engineer Sigrid Dahlberg is a member of the technical team that puts on fireworks on the Fourth of July here in the Capital City. She gave details on the fireworks show tonight.
Friday was Chancellor Karen Carey's last day as Chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast.
Juneau Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Lead Community Service Officer Bob Dilley Friday.
Juneau Chief of Police Ed Mercer has announced his retirement effective July 31st, following over 30 years in law enforcement in Southeast Alaska.
The 4th of July Committee along with this year's Grand Marshals are getting excited about the 4th of July.
On Thursday, the State of Alaska and 10 other states, and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency delivered a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of their failure to update wood stove emission standards.
ConocoPhillips Alaska faces a potential $914,000 fine over what a state regulatory agency called a “shallow underground blowout” of a well that released natural gas at the company’s Alpine field on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope last year.
USDA's Dr. Karama Neal, Administrator of the Rural Business Cooperative Service, and Julia Hnilicka, State Director of Rural Development in Alaska, are meeting with leaders from Tribes, housing authorities, economic development councils, and individual Alaskans.
Don Habeger is the Executive Director of First Things First Alaska Foundation. He talked to News of the North along with JoAnn Wallace about property taxes and a new city hall.
The Justice Department launched its Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program Wednesday.
Carl Uchytil, Port Director, and Matthew Sill, Port Engineer joined Action Line from Docks and Harbors. They talked about harbor projects and board appointees.
Montana Creek Road beyond the Hank Harmon Public Range is now open to vehicles.
Eaglecrest Ski Area is applying for a City Project Review & Conditional Use Permit (concurrently) to develop a number of amenities.
On June 24th, the FBI arrested Christian David Burch, 37, of Minneapolis, MN, for multiple crimes aboard an aircraft including interference with flight crew members and attendants, and simple assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
Members of the Douglas 4th of July committee came onto Capital Chat to talk about what Douglas has planned for the 4th of July.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will send more than $2.2 billion in grants to state, tribal and local governments under a grant program that was expanded under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce joined Action Line Tuesday to talk about fundraisers.
The City of Hoonah is implementing new approaches this fall to stop attracting bears to garbage and deer shacks.
Incoming UAS Chancellor Dr. Aparna Palmer came onto Capital Chat to talk about how she feels taking on the position as well as what direction and focus she has for the university.
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced Michael Anthony Oliver, 42, to a composite sentence of 15 years with four years suspended for two counts of criminally negligent homicide and one count of DUI for causing a vehicle crash that killed a father and daughter.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in announcing over $1 billion in new funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for Alaska to build out the state’s broadband infrastructure
First Lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of the MV Hubbard yesterday, christening the ship as it enters its first season in service.
The narrow channel of water that separates Alaska from Russia is a little bigger than it used to be, new analysis shows.
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke during a press conference with Senator Sullivan yesterday about youth mental health
Madame Mayor Beth Weldon joined Action Line Friday to talk about today's assembly meeting
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday attempted to address the continued import of Russian seafood into the U.S., despite there being a prohibition in place.
Saturday marked one year to the day since the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections.
A Juneau man was arrested Friday night after firing a flare gun at police during a foot chase. He sustained minor injuries from a Taser used to restrain him and no officers were injured.
Glacier Swim Club celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Angoon students name, launch first dugout canoe since 1882 Bombardment
Erosion has made the Bering Strait a meter deeper on the Alaska side than it used to be
The Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Hokulea arrived in Kake on Saturday.
Juneau Police Department seized narcotics valued at $32,650
Sitka Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man for trespassing on a boat armed with a handgun
On Jun. 21, the Sitka Police Department received a call regarding an active domestic violence situation taking place in an apartment complex.
Thousands of Alaskans were cut off from the world when Arctic Ocean ice severed a fiber optic communication cable last week.
Mandy Cole from AWARE and Amy Skilbred from Juneau Community Foundation talked about what non-profits can do in Juneau about homelessness.
Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss and upcoming Superintendent Frank Hauser joined Action Line yesterday
The 50-year-old state ferry Columbia is out of service for at least a week for two maintenance issues — a bow thruster problem and leaking pipes.
The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday halted the implementation of a U.S. District Court decision that would have shut down the Chinook fishery in Southeast Alaska for the summer.
The Alaska Congressional Delegation and many others celebrated that fishing season is set to open on July 1st.
Juneau Police Department shared how they are recruiting officers.
Sitka Police Department made an arrest for boating under the influence.
The State has opened a public comment period on a rule limiting transgender girls in high school sports
Lt. j.g. Ella Sherrill, from Ketchikan, Alaska, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety.
The crew of Hōkūleʻa joined the Alaska Native community of Angoon on Monday for the launch of its first traditional dugout canoe in 140 years.
City Clerk Beth McKeown, called into the KINY Morning show to talk about the upcoming How To Run For Local Office workshop being held this weekend
Tick surveillance shows mixture of new species now in Alaska
In a joint release, Alaska State Troopers and the Anchorage Police Department have responded to rumors about a serial killer in Southcentral Alaska
Isaac Updike of Ketchikan is the Alaska Athlete of the Week, as chosen by the Alaska Sports Report, after the steeplechaser recorded a standout performance at an international meet in Nice, France.
A Ketchikan man agreed to plead guilty this month to federal charges in conjunction with a long-running scheme to sell fake Alaska Native souvenirs manufactured in the Philippines.
Alaska’s top Coast Guard official warns of rising medevac cases as he leaves command
Sarah Elliot, the community coordinator for BBBS in Southeast Alaska, came onto Capital Chat to talk about Big Brothers Big Sisters looking for more volunteers.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Alaska’s $6 billion state budget into law Monday after vetoing more than $200 million from the document approved in mid-May by the Alaska Legislature.
The governor’s biggest single cut was half of a $175 million one-time funding boost for K-12 public schools.
This week is Alaska Pollinator Week as declared by Gov. Dunleavy.
City Clerk Beth McKeown, called into the KINY Morning show to talk about the upcoming How To Run For Local Office workshop being held this weekend.
Thousands of local governments nationwide are receiving settlement money from companies that made, sold, or distributed opioid painkillers, like Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, and Walmart.
Tick surveillance shows a mixture of new species now in Alaska.
An Anchorage jury convicted Isaac Lobendahn, 39, of one count of sexual assault in the first degree.
The 31st annual Juneau Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park competed in both mining and logging events.
Climate change is opening up the Arctic, and a $600 million-plus expansion will make Nome on Alaska's western coast the nation’s first deep-water Arctic port.
Once the weather cleared, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau. It was early Sunday morning when she began her four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Representative Andi Story joined Action Line to give her thoughts on the session's close.
The City and Borough of Juneau are opening its winter shelter reservations.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan held a press call yesterday to address different legislation and issues across the country that impact Alaska's fishermen.
May’s job count was up by 5,800, or 1.8 percent, from May 2022.
On June 13th, Alaska State Troopers arrested a Washington resident for drug trafficking.
The Polynesian Voyaging Society held a launch ceremony for Hōkūleʻa.
Glacier Cinemas is hosting a free summer movie series.
The Aurora Behavioral Health Center held its open house Wednesday.
The Supreme Court voted to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), an act that was originally created in 1978 to address concerns about Native children being separated from their families and being placed in non-native homes in the foster care and adoption system.
Hecla Greens Creek Mine has agreed to pay a $143k fine for violating federal hazardous waste management and disposal requirements.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and 13 of his colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee sent a letter Tuesday to the Secretary of the Navy.
Registrations for the Juneau Softball Co-Ed Super draft tournament are tonight.
Alaska Fashion Week is coming up in July.
The Department of Labor joined Action Line to talk about their latest Trends magazine, "Where Robots Are Doing The Work."
Juneau Animal Rescue is holding a fundraiser in July.
A new ballot seeks to restrict spending on Alaska elections.
A moose in western Alaska has tested positive for rabies.
Marshall Crosland and Jennifer Carson from Bartlett Regional Hospital came onto Capital Chat to talk about the new Aurora Behavioral Health Center.
The Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessels responded to a vessel fire in Auke Bay, Alaska on Monday.
This week is designated by an Executive Proclamation issued by Governor Dunleavy and celebrates the work that is being done to keep Alaska wild and free of invasive species.
This year's 4th of July Grand Marshals are Ernestine Hayes, Pete Carran, Alan Young, and Wade Bryson.
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced a $45,000 settlement with Simple Save Protection LLC, a Missouri company that marketed vehicle service contracts on behalf of other companies.
The Alaska Legislature’s ethics committee is investigating two complaints against Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, members said during a Monday hearing.
A 17th Coast Guard District change-of-command ceremony was held on Friday. During the ceremony, Rear Admiral Nathan Moore transferred command to Rear Admiral Megan Dean.
The League of Women Voters will hold a free workshop How To Run For Local Office on June 24th.
Alaska’s state school board voted almost unanimously Thursday to advance a proposed regulation that would bar transgender girls from playing on girls’ high school sports teams in the state.
A welcome ceremony was held for the Polynesian Voyaging Society Saturday at Auke Rec.
Jeannie Bitz talked to News of the North about her artwork inspired by Hawaii.
JPD released an update on the motor vehicle crash at Egan outbound at Fred Meyer.
Members of both the Douglas 4th of July committee came on to Capital Chat this morning to talk about events leading up to the 4th of July.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is actively recruiting for an experienced leader and dedicated public servant to serve as the next City Manager.
A Salt Lake City man has filed a lawsuit, saying his job offer to become an Alaska State Trooper was rescinded after he was compelled to disclose he was HIV positive.
Erin Hardin, Community Relations Director for Bartlett Regional Hospital, talked to News of the North about the Aurora Behavioral Health Center readying for opening.
A Juneau man pleaded guilty to charges of Theft, Embezzlement, and Misapplication of Funds by a Person Connected in a Capacity with a Bank and Credit Union.
The Alaska Congressional Delegation released statements on legislation that would allow the Alaska Native communities of Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Tenakee to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA).
A tribal welcoming ceremony will be held for the Polynesian Voyaging Society's canoe Hōkūleʻa's arrival in Juneau this Saturday afternoon at Auke Rec.
The 31st annual Juneau Gold Rush Days will feature mining and logging days of events next weekend at Sandy Beach.
Resurrection Lutheran Church will host a first-ever "Showrunners" camp to teach Juneau youth about television production.
Superior Court Judge Amy Mead sentenced 43-year-old Fenton L. Jacobs to a composite sentence of 65 years with 12 years suspended and 53 years to serve.
CCFR investigated a trailer fire at Switzer Creek trailer park. No injuries were reported.
Catholic Community Services shared what CCS is doing in relation to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Paul Lyle sentenced 55-year-old Brett Gilbert to 75 years in prison for the murder of Mark Mitchell on July 30th, 2017.
Senator Jessie Kiehl came onto Action Line to talk about how the legislature wrapped up as well as parts of the budget.
Ed Schoenfeld, a former Juneau criminal reporter, came onto Capital Chat to talk about "Capital Killers" true crime walking tours that start back up this weekend.
Catholic Community Services came onto Capital Chat to talk about what CCS is doing in relation to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Paul Lyle sentenced 55-year-old Brett Gilbert to 75 years in prison for the murder of Mark Mitchell on July 30, 2017.
The Alaska Delegation released a joint statement after the Department of the Interior announced an up to six-month delay for the finalization of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the proposed Ambler Access Project.
Wednesday afternoon, CCFR responded to a trailer fire in Switzer Creek Trailer Park.
Senator Jesse Kiehl came onto Action Line to talk about how the legislature wrapped up as well as parts of the budget.
Juneau's True Crime Walking tours start back up this Saturday.
Tara Peterson, Aquatics Manager for the CBJ Parks and Recreation, came onto Capital Chat to talk about summer swimming lessons.
Thirty-one bills passed House and Senate this year, the third-fewest of any first-year session since statehood. Only 2017 (26 bills) and 2019 (29 bills) had fewer.
A fire in the engine room of a small cruise ship in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve prompted the evacuation of dozens of passengers and crew on Monday.
At 2 AM, CCFR responded to a fire on Fritz Cove Road.
CCFR Fire Chief Rich Ethridge came onto Action Line to talk about some of the training coming up for CCFR.
CBJ and the Juneau League of Women Voters will host the eighth annual "How to Run for Local Office" workshop on Saturday, June 25, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the CBJ Assembly Chambers.
Juneau Police Department Saturday released information on three people found dead over the course of three days on board a vessel, the Dusky Rock, anchored offshore Sandy Beach. The use of controlled substances may have been a contributing factor in these deaths, according to JPD.
Juneau Dance Theatre's registration is open for their Juneau Fine Arts Camp that goes through the month of June.
Juneau Symphony closed out their 60th EPIC season this weekend with their concert series Showdowns.
National Cancer Survivors Day was celebrated yesterday by Cancer Connection, a nonprofit organization in Juneau.
The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct a pollution response exercise in the Bering Strait on June 7, 2023.
And a summary of what did and did not pass in the legislature.
The USDA Forest Service is seeking public comments for proposed increased fees on sites in the Chugach and Tongass National Rainforest.
On June 1st in Anchorage, a jury found Jordan Joplin guilty of murdering Dr. Eric Garcia using a fatal dose of liquid morphine.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski took part in a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing to discuss the need to support working families and childcare workers.
Juneau Gold Rush Days will celebrate its 31st year this June.
On Tuesday Juneau Police Department held a retirement ceremony for two of their officers.
Authorities have recovered the bodies of two sisters onboard a fishing charter boat that was found partially submerged off southeast Alaska amid rough seas.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee released the following statement Wednesday after news reports surfaced of Chinese citizens, suspected of espionage, attempting to breach military installations in Alaska.
Kate Troll came onto Capital Chat to talk about her memoir...All in Due Time.
The Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act would allow businesses that directly support the fishing industry to access existing agriculture loan programs.
First Things First Alaska Foundation came onto Action Line to wrap up Mining Month.
A federal judge has rejected a request to allow a staple Southeast Alaska king salmon fishery to proceed this summer while an appeal challenging its court-imposed closure plays out.
Cancer Connection, a nonprofit organization in Juneau, is holding its annual walk for National Cancer Survivor Day on Sunday.
Senator Lisa Murkowski alongside her colleagues announced the introduction of the Department of Defense Overdose Data (DOD) Act, to address the impacts of the opioid epidemic among members of the U.S. military and their families.
Juneau Symphony's final concert series is this weekend: Showdowns.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is outreaching out to youth to consider possible careers with the hospital.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council came onto Capital Chat to prep the community for June's First Friday.
Friday night, Team Juneau went up against Team World for the Juneau Huskies Alumni Game.
State Supreme Court offers new insight into 2021 dispute that brought Alaska to shutdown’s brink.
Yesterday was Memorial Day, a day to honor our soldiers who are no longer with us. News of The North spoke with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars ahead of their services on Memorial Day.
The Coast Guard suspended its search at sunset Monday for four missing individuals in the water near Sitka, Alaska.
Daytime pedestrian access to Basin Road Trestle Bridge has been extended through Wednesday, May 31.
At about 1:45 p.m. on May 25, JPD received a report that a man had been assaulted while walking in the Lemon Creek area.
The Juneau Police Department will have additional officers working throughout the weekend to conduct extra patrol activities for high school graduation, traffic safety, and DUI enforcement.
Bridget Weiss joined Action Line to talk about this weekend's graduation. Today is the last day of school!
Carl Uchytil, Port Director, and Matt Cresswell, Harbormaster, joined Action Line to talk about Docks and Harbors in Juneau.
Krista Garrett, Conservation Director for the Southeast Alaska Land Trust talked to News of the North about SEALT's concerns and thoughts on the Juneau Douglas North Crossing.
Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed legislation that allows disabled military veterans to receive a free fur-trapping license.
The founder of Klawock-based Island Air Express and Kalinin Holdings, and the owner of Alaska Seaplanes and Above and Beyond Alaska, Friday made a joint announcement that Island Air Express has joined the Kalinin family of companies.
The Basin Road Trestle Bridge will be closed to all traffic including pedestrians from May 26th to June 11th due to structural repair work.
The Southeast Alaska Foodbank is increasing supply to meet high demand and is seeking donations.
The consequences of America’s first modern debt default aren’t fully known, but the details are slowly becoming apparent, and Alaska is likely to be particularly hard hit if Congress fails to act.
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision limiting the reach of the Clean Water Act.
Safe Grad opens at 9:00 p.m. this Sunday at the University of Alaska Southeast's Recreation Center. They are looking for volunteers and it's open to all graduates.
Major improvements to the Juneau International Airport parking lots will take place during the summer of 2023.
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 48 into law during the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference.
The Assembly will hold a public hearing at the Jun. 12 Regular Assembly Meeting on a proposed registration program for short-term rental operators.
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment charging an Anchorage man with possession of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and multiple firearms.
The Chamber of Commerce joined Action Line.
A section of Alaska’s newly passed state budget could turn into a windfall for state residents.
Called a “waterfall provision” by legislators, it calls for a payment of up to $500 for eligible residents in 2024 on top of the year’s Permanent Fund dividend.
Alaska's push to become a bigger player in the clean energy market is in the spotlight this week at a conference convened by Gov. Dunleavy even as the state continues to embrace new fossil fuel production.
Christy Ciambor and Paul Douglas came onto Action Line yesterday to talk about the Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund as well as upcoming grants from the Juneau Community Foundation.
Coach Sjoroos of the Juneau Huskies came onto capital chat ahead of the upcoming alumni game this Friday.
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Coast Guard has granted the M/V Hubbard its Certificate of Inspection (COI), marking a significant achievement for the vessel and her crew.
Lots of Americans will be hitting the road this upcoming weekend for Memorial Day. This year there is not a huge spike in gas prices being seen
An installation service was held for United Methodist Church (UMC) Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth in Juneau on Saturday
Juneau saw its best turnout in years for the annual Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive Saturday. Juneau raised nearly $15,000 that will stay in the community for Special Olympics
As $216 million in federal aid is flowing to help Alaskans cope with salmon and crab collapses over the past three years, conditions that caused some of the harvest failures still persist.
According to a study put out by the Sightline institute, Alaska Open Primary and Ranked Choice voting system likely played a role in more independents winning elections.
CBJ Parks & Recreation, together with Trail Mix, the United States Forest Service, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Alaska Department of Transportation, has finalized a Master Plan for the Montana Creek Recreation Area
Turning to Capitol Hill where White House negotiators and Republican leaders wrapped up a round of debt ceiling talks. Their meeting comes as the President and House Speaker are due for another face-to-face meeting this afternoon.
Alaska lawmakers have passed a state spending package, which includes a dividend of about $1,300 each to residents this year, and ended their special session after one day.
The Juneau Symphony has a free spring concert tonight and their final ticketed concert coming up which will conclude their "Epic" season.
Each year Southeast Conference conducts a regional business climate survey in order to track Southeast Alaska business confidence.
The lead negotiator on debt ceiling talks for House Republicans came out of a meeting with White House negotiators Friday morning.
Mayor Beth Weldon joined the KINY Morning Show to talk on the Assembly Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday night.
Flooding across Alaska has inundated scores of homes, with several of them knocked from their foundations by large ice chunks, and shut one of the state’s few east-west highways down to one lane.
Southeast communities have broken temperature records for May 17.
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a 30-day special session to begin Thursday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Lt. Jeremy Weske from JPD came onto Action Line to discuss what's going on with the police department.
CCFR provided News of The North with an update on two fires that have happened recently. Neither saw injuries reported.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will hold a listening session on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The USDA says it's gotten more than 92-thousand comments on a proposal to revise school nutrition standards.
This year the Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive will take place at Twin Lakes.
The Alaska Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would impose the state’s first-ever tax on electronic cigarette products.
Rob Kreiger joined Action Line from the Alaska Department of Labor to talk about housing.
Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Safe Step Act.
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
Dr. Newbury from Bartlett Regional Hospital came onto Capital Chat to talk about the new Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Assistant.
The board responsible for drawing the boundaries of Alaska’s legislative districts voted Monday against making any changes after the state Supreme Court recently issued its full ruling on lawsuits challenging the map.
The Alaska State Troopers with assistance from SEACAD and Ketchikan Police Department arrested a Hydaburg resident.
As part of National Infrastructure Week events, the City & Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors will host local members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to discuss Alaska infrastructure.
Parks and Recreation Juneau Pools will offer a lifeguarding class on June 2–4 at Dimond Park Aquatic Center.
On May 11 the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 52 to increase education funding by $175 million for Alaska’s public schools and correspondence programs.
A drug arrest at the Juneau International Airport seized narcotics valued at approximately $110,000 dollars.
Juneau Police Department arrested a man for assault in the 1st degree.
On Saturday the U.S. Forest Service will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Juneau Community Garden.
At a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan joined his colleagues in "calling out" President Biden.
A drug arrest at the Juneau International Airport seized narcotics valued at approximately $110,000 dollars.
Wednesday, amendments were reviewed in the House regarding House Bill 66.
Defenders of Wildlife joined Capital Chat.
Alaska Robotics is holding its 5th annual Mini Comic Convention from Thursday through Saturday.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is advocating for the U.S. to play a stronger role in the Arctic.
The House Fisheries Committee advanced a bill on Monday aimed at rehabilitating Alaska fisheries. The bill would allow Alaskans to remove fish like salmon in state waters, incubate them and then release them in those same waters.
Two mountain climbers missing in Alaska likely triggered a small avalanche, and officials said Tuesday the projected path of their suspected fall would end at a heavily crevassed glacier.
COVID-19 is no longer an emergency according to the White House.
Joe Sehnert is the director of the Shrine of St Therese. He came onto Capital Chat to talk about needing volunteers.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council joined Capital Chat to talk about this Saturday's outdoor market.
President Biden travels to New York Wednesday to keep up his message on the debt ceiling.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY morning show today about what's coming up for discussion in tomorrow night's Finance Committee.
CCFR responded to a structure fire yesterday evening on Meander Way with heavy smoke showing and fire on the exterior of the structure.
The Alaska Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill on Monday that would increase state support for student transportation along with a broader increase in state funding per student for public schools.
Juneau Jazz and Classics came onto Capital Chat to talk about their spring festival as well as their performance at the UAS Egan Library Tuesday night.
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) has announced it will not be renewing its membership with the largest statewide Native organization in Alaska, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN).
A big meeting will take place at the White House later today/Tuesday with Democrats hoping to sway Republicans to pay the nation's debts and Republicans hoping to convince the Democrats to spend less.
CCFR received a report of a grass fire Saturday afternoon.
Little League opening day was Saturday morning. *It has been noted the last name Katasse was mispronounced in this newscast.
Harris Street construction is beginning.
Some schools are starting later to help kids' mental health.
Alaska ranks as the 2nd worst state to be a police officer in the United States.
Haines called into the KINY morning show.
This weekend students from JDHS and TMHS are joining together for their last theatrical performance of The Wizard of Oz.
On May 2nd, U.S. District Court Judge Jones submitted his decision to adopt U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson’s recommended order to suspend Southeast Alaska’s Chinook troll fishery. Alaska fishermen are speaking up. If the decision is finalized, they say it will be devastating.
Capital City Fire Rescue held a badge-pinning ceremony for Engineer Sam Berni and Captain John Adams last night.
M.C. MoHagani Magnetek, a Fairbanks-based writer, historian, and storyteller is one of the curators for Black Alaskan Art Matters, which is opening its Juneau exhibition tonight.
Today is National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.
Capital City Fire/Rescue was on the scene this morning for a fire at one of the empty airport hangars. This is not affecting airport operations.
Juneau Skating Club came in 3rd out of 16 teams at the recent ISI West Coast Classic, held in Tacoma from April 21st through the 23rd.
Chancellor Karen Carey came onto Capital Chat to talk more about the University of Alaska Southeast's commencement ceremonies.
Juneau can expect to see construction projects.
The State of Alaska plans to appeal a ruling for the Alaska Southeast troll fishery by a federal judge in Washington.
Senator Jesse Kiehl came onto Action Line to talk about what's happening in the legislature.
This first weekend in May, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will celebrate student achievement and success at commencement activities on its three campuses in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau.
Juneau Jazz and Classics kicks off its spring music festival this weekend.
There are over 20 locations for First Friday this May.
The debate stage will likely lack one Republican this primary season.
The Juneau Police Department released an update to their statement regarding a collision near the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road.
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic measure to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, dealing yet another blow to supporters who have pushed for more than five decades to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sex.
A Haines man was sentenced yesterday to 2 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release for drug conspiracy.
Two military helicopters have crashed in Alaska returning from a training flight, the second accident involving U.S. Army helicopters in the state this year.
A revised bill would require Alaska parents to approve students’ classes, textbooks, and lessons.
Governor Mike Dunleavy and members of the Alaska Legislature held a press conference yesterday to discuss the need for a long-term fiscal plan.
At about 5:11 pm Wednesday, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a collision near the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road. If anyone was in the area and witnessed the incident, JPD requests they call dispatch at 586-0600 to provide their contact information for investigators to follow up with them.
The Senate Finance Committee introduced a committee substitute for House Bill 39, the state's operating budget, Wednesday afternoon.
Personnel from the Coast Guard and partner agencies conducted a full-scale active shooter exercise at the Ketchikan AMHS Terminal yesterday.
The National Endowment for the Humanities is supporting an effort to record oral histories and digitize records on Indigenous boarding schools.
A 7th grader likely saved the lives of a bus full of students.
Tuesday night, the Juneau Police Department along with SEACAD arrested 29-year-old Haines resident Blake David Ward for misconduct involving controlled substances. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of approximately $27,000.
The House Community and Regional Affairs committee discussed HB 99, which would amend the Alaska statutes to prevent discrimination in housing by adding gender identity or expression to the definition of sex.
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment yesterday charging a Washington man with three counts of assault in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
The company Ursa Major Bear Safety is providing a free bear spray safety class on May 20th.
A new report from the EPA says children will be more dramatically impacted by climate change, especially when it comes to their health.
The planned construction of a gravel road for ConocoPhillips’ huge Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope is cleared to proceed, now that a federal appeals court has rejected petitions for a temporary injunction blocking that work.
Donald Trump's defense attorney Wednesday offered up an explanation as to why the former President may not attend next week's federal trial in New York.
Travel Juneau came onto Capital Chat to talk about the upcoming Travel Fair on Saturday.
U.S. Representative Mary Sattler Peltola announced the 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that she will submit to the relevant House Appropriations subcommittees in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget cycle.
Lt. Krag Campbell from the Juneau Police Department joined Action Line yesterday to talk about recent investigations.
Lawmakers in Washington State have approved a ban on the sale of AR-15s and AK-47s, the weapons of choice for a majority of mass shooters.
The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday approved a $6.4 billion state operating budget for the 12 months that begin July 1, passing by a 23-17 vote a major hurdle needed for final acceptance of the state’s annual operating plan.
Yesterday afternoon, Juneau Police closed the Twin Lakes park and parking lot in order to investigate a strange package that had been reported in the area.
The American Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of the Air” report highlights that despite decades of strong progress in cleaning the air, Alaskans still face difficult air pollution challenges.
Fox News settled a major defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million on Tuesday, according to the voting machine company that sued the top cable news network.
The U.S. Coast Guard Band is touring Alaska for the first time.
Register for the 4th annual Walk Southeast. Track your miles & enter to win big prizes.
Juneau saw its first cruise ship on Monday. Tourism Best Management Practices joined Action Line to talk about that.
This date, April 19th, represents an indisputably dark day in U-S law enforcement history.
Yesterday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a student who had a firearm at Juneau Douglas High School. After the investigation was concluded, the student was placed under arrest and taken to the Johnson Youth Center.
On Wednesday at about 11:00 p.m., members of the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) task force, contacted two airline passengers at the Juneau International Airport, who were believed to be carrying narcotics as they traveled from Seattle to Juneau.
The judging for the Hummingbird Juried Art Show, hosted by the USDA Forest Service at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan, was completed on April 5th.
Juneau Representative Sara Hannan joined Action Line to talk about her proposed bill, House Bill 43.
Study away with UAS this fall...
Back-to-back calls have come in for the Supreme Court to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has established the first-ever registry of Tlingit clan crests and published a book of six clans and six clan crests documented for the project.
The Kluane Chilkat race is an eight-leg road bike relay from Haines Junction, Yukon to coastal Haines, Alaska, that attracts joy riders and serious athletes alike.
The Congressional Delegation met with Ukrainian leaders on a variety of topics including military readiness, energy security, accountability of foreign assistance, and the rebuilding of Ukraine.
Alaska Airlines has canceled about two dozen flights in Alaska because of an ash cloud from a Russian Volcano.
Karinne Weibold came onto Action Line to talk about articles in the Department of Labor's Trends magazine.
The Juneau Community Foundation raised over $230,000 to feed Juneau students and families this winter and spring. They will continue to provide food for students the first week of summer before other summer programs begin.
The public is invited to an Open House at the Juneau Ranger District today to receive information on the proposed North Extension Project at Hecla Greens Creek Mine.
The City and Borough of Juneau's seasonal campground, the Mill Campground, opens Monday, April 17.
A court hearing was pushed back until next week for an Alaska children's book illustrator charged with terroristic threatening after authorities said he posted around the capital city transphobic notes that referenced shooting children.
The Alaska Senate voted 13-6 on Tuesday to pass a bill that would apply both a carrot and a stick for local governments to encourage the construction and maintenance of developments.
Dave Steren from the Governor's Office joined the KINY Morning show to talk about base student allocation.
A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles of frozen Bering Sea ice before being safely returned to his home in Alaska.
The Biden administration announces the strictest rules yet from the federal government on pollution from cars and trucks.
University of Alaska Southeast's literary journal Tidal Echoes had its first back in person launch Friday evening
UAS Chancellor Karen Carey spoke on the KINY morning show to talk about what is happening up at UAS this week.
Southeast Alaska had a rainy and windy Easter...with Prince of Wales even seeing lightning.
The public is invited to an Open House at the Juneau Ranger District this Tuesday to receive information on the proposed North Extension Project at Hecla Greens Creek Mine.
The final speaker for Pillars of America was Tony Hoffman, who was returning to Juneau after speaking in 2019. He spoke on Friday about substance use and mental health.
Juneau Police Department recently conducted a traffic stop that led to a fentanyl seizure.
Multiple people have died in a mass shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Police say it happened at the beginning of the workday today
A recent traffic stop led to a fentanyl seizure...Juneau Police Department Lt. Krag Campbell has this report.
The Alaska State Troopers have responded to several suspected overdoses this week in the Mat-Su area and have issued a public safety announcement.
JPD Lt. Krag Campbell talked to News of the North about unsolved crimes from last month that JPD is seeking more information on.
Deputy Director of Public Works and Facilities Denise Koch joined the KINY Morning Show today to talk about Juneau's landfill.
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced yesterday a new task force that focuses on childcare-Administrative Order 346.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Edward Liske, a meteorologist with the Juneau Forecast Office recaps Juneau weather for the month of March.
Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell issued an emergency order extending the statutory deadline to remove studded tires from vehicles operating on Alaska roadways.
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport surpassed Shanghai Pudong Airport to claim the slot for the third busiest airport in the world for Cargo.
The final Pillars Speaker, Tony Hoffman, joined Capital Chat to talk about his journey through mental health and substance abuse.
Fairbanks, Alaska has one of the highest rates of car theft per capita in the nation, according to Alaska State Troopers.
An Alaska man known for illustrating widely distributed children’s books with cute mother-baby animal pairs has been dropped by his publisher after authorities allege he posted transphobic notes threatening children.
On Tuesday, former president Trump was arraigned in New York City.
In Juneau, the City Manager's FY2024 Budget proposes to reduce the operating mill levy to 9.08, which is the lowest since at least 1992.
State Senator Jesse Kiehl came onto Action Line on Tuesday to discuss what's happening in the Legislature.
Perseverance Theatre joined Capital Chat to talk about their upcoming show Little Women.
Beginning today, the public comment period is open for Ward Lake Recreation Area in Ketchikan.
JPD has released an update regarding notes threatening children found both in the State Office Building and the 600 block of Willoughby Ave.
Juneau Animal Rescue celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday night at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall with music by FleetStreet and catering by V's Cellar Door.
Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool celebrated 50 years this weekend with free swims and a Dog Day. They are closed today until early 2024 for renovations.
Fairbanks Police Department released a public statement regarding an active shooter hoax at Monroe High School.
A judge dismissed a sex abuse case against former acting Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, citing the statute of limitations in place when the alleged abuse happened over 30 years ago.
Mayor Beth Weldon talked on the KINY Morning Show.
Capital City Fire Rescue has released an update on the investigation of the fatal structure fire that occurred Thursday, Mar. 30.
Juneau Police Department is investigating general threats made toward children on Mar. 31.
News of the North has issued a retraction statement regarding the Southeast Alaska Conversation Council (SEACC) and SEACC United articles published Thursday, Mar. 30.
On Friday, Mar. 31 the Board of Education selected the next Superintendent of the Juneau School District.
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Robotics Team is the only team in Alaska who will be attending the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation’s 16th annual VEX Robotics World Championship on Apr. 25.
The Juneau Symphony is holding its concert series "Summit" this weekend at JDHS.
The 6th annual Traditional Games are returning to Juneau this weekend with some first-time events and first-time teams.
Floyd Dryden Middle School's Mathcounts team recently placed 2nd at state.
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Canagold Resources have entered into a historic collaborative engagement agreement for the New Polaris gold exploration site on the Tulsequah River.
The PFD application deadline is Mar. 31.
With the hearings surrounding TikTok taking place in congress, News of The North looked into the RESTRICT act, the bill that was introduced that would see the app being banned along with others.
Pillars of America is returning to Juneau after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
On Sunday around 5:28 AM, Capital City Fire Rescue was dispatched to 2865 Mendenhall Loop Road for a residential structure fire.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce came onto Action Line to discuss their upcoming Spirits of Alaska event.
Narcan is now available to buy over the counter.
The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau. The championship game is tomorrow and is the last day of the tournament.
Superintendent Bridget Weiss for the Juneau School District joined Action Line yesterday.
The Port of Skagway is preparing for this summer's cruise season.
On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy discussed a spring revenue forecast and gave budget updates.
John Crowther, deputy commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources talked about the benefit of the Willow project and the Pikka oil project.
The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this whole week. KINY is live with play by plays and News of the North summarizes the daily games.
Juneau Douglas High School's cheer team placed 2nd at Nationals, and they won regions and state for the 3rd time in a row.
On Tuesday, around 1:30 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an assault in progress at a residence in Klawock.
The public is invited to comment for environmental analysis on the Hecla Greens Creek Mine extension project.
The National Alliance of Mental Health for Juneau came onto Capital Chat to talk about mental health resources.
While the Juneau Capitals played in the 12 U A hockey tournament and were eliminated during the semi-finals at Treadwell Arena Sunday, the Juneau Capitals playing in the 10 U A Tournament won the State Championship for their division while playing in Kenai.
The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this whole week.
The State of Alaska released data surrounding the number of homicides in the state between 2011 and 2020.
During a press briefing, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on the impact of wildfires.
CBJ announced Monday that it is offering $25-30,000 hiring bonuses for new and experienced police officers.
The Coast Guard medevaced a 30-year-old man from the towing vessel Pacific Titan, near Pennock Island, Alaska, Monday.
2 new national monuments were announced Tuesday.
Will Donald Trump become the first former president to be indicted on criminal charges?
Sunday marked the start of the 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in Juneau. As usual, the tournament is being held at Juneau Douglas High School through this week.
On Sunday around midnight, Sitka Police Department received a report of an armed robbery that occurred at Ernie's Old Time Saloon.
Treadwell Arena was home to the 12U A state tournament this weekend.
DEC’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program has confirmed the Alaska distribution of a recently recalled product. California Splendor, Inc is recalling certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses.
City Manager Rorie Watt came onto Action Line last Friday to talk about the CBJ property assessments.
Alaska legislators are considering a bill that would set basic rules for how electric bikes may be used in the state.
The possibility of former President Trump facing criminal charges has sparked an increase in threats and violent rhetoric.
Mar. 15 and Mar. 16, the 13th annual Innovation Summit took place at the University of Alaska Southeast.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is accepting applications for art exhibits for the upcoming gallery season. The deadline is May 15.
Eaglecrest is packed with snow and events leading up to and during their closing weekend, which will be Apr. 9.
Following the approval of the Willow Project by the Biden Administration, Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor to mark the decision.
St. Patrick's Day is going to be a big deal...to a lot of Americans.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued a series of emergency orders last Thursday restricting and closing King Salmon Sport Fisheries around Cook Inlet.
President Joe Biden has made fighting climate change a core part of his agenda. But his recent decision on Monday to give the go-ahead to an oil drilling project has infuriated environmental activists, prompting a lawsuit to reverse the Willow project.
The City and Borough of Juneau is experiencing area-wide street flooding conditions.
JPD is down 11 officers and may have two other officers retiring soon. Chief Ed Mercer says this staffing issue is nationwide. However, sign-on and retention bonuses, as well as branding JPD with a unique campaign are all being explored.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is accepting applications for art exhibits for the upcoming gallery season. The deadline is May 15.
Mushers encounter a multitude of variables in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska. This year that includes high heat.
Alaskans traveling in Northern Lynn Canal could see more frequent sailings if evaluations show that building an Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Cascade Point, is feasible.
Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief, David Campbell, was the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon that took place yesterday. JPD is facing a major staffing shortage.
Retired reporter Ed Schoenfeld came onto Capital Chat to talk about the presentation in the original series, Death with Dessert.
Following a fatal fire last Friday that took place at Glacier View Trailer Park, the family has organized a GoFundMe. They are also searching for lost dogs.
Governor Dunleavy introduced bills Tuesday to pay teachers a recruitment and retention incentive, and to ensure parental rights in schools.
Dave Stirren from the Governor's office called into KINY to talk on the Willow Project, which is currently waiting on a decision from the EPA and Biden Administration.
Senator Jesse Kiehl joined Action Line yesterday.
Juneau held its monthly Local Emergency Planning Committee Wednesday afternoon. CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto provided fire safety tips.
JPD received a report from a business in the 8700 block of Glacier Highway, regarding a customer within the store who made some concerning comments to an employee, while shopping for firearm accessories.
Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands telehealth providers and services available to Alaskans.
Executive Director Erin Walker-Tolles of Catholic Community Services came on to capital chat to talk more about the work that CCS is doing in the community.
SEACC's staff and board announced yesterday that they are choosing to stand with Southeast Alaska Trollers in opposing the Wild Fish Conservancy’s lawsuit
House Bill 6, would require that the state Department of Education and Early Development create an awareness and prevention curriculum about opioids.
Fire Marshal Dan Jager from Capital City Fire Rescue came on to Action Line to discuss electrical fire safety tips
High school sports injuries are decreasing nationally, but increasing in severity.
Around 10:45 am Capital City Fire and Rescue began responding to a structure fire on Stephen Richards Drive.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is holding First Friday events, as well as the Juneau Douglas City Museum, and other places around downtown.
Steven Behrns is an Assistant Director at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. He warns the community to be cautious of thin lake ice, especially as temperatures are warming and changing.
Juneau Animal Rescue has put out a PSA about Canine Parvovirus being diagnosed in Juneau.
On Wednesday, The Alaska Congressional Delegation along with union leaders spoke at an event outside the US Capitol to re-approve the Willow Project.
Following the blizzard that hit the Juneau area yesterday, Grant Smith, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service discussed how two weather records were broken on the same day.
Taylor Stewart and Taralynn Chesley, both high school seniors on the Planned Parenthood Anchorage Teen Council, spoke on the Senate floor at the Capitol yesterday advocating for Senate Bill 43.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY morning show about changes being proposed for short-term rentals in Juneau.
Juneau Police Department arrested three involved in a robbery.
According to data released by Doxo, an app used to pay bills, Juneau is the second most expensive city in Alaska for household expenses.
Last night's basketball games were rescheduled to tonight to ensure safety.
Samantha Blankenship, the Executive Director for Juneau Animal Rescue/JAR talks about their upcoming 60-year anniversary on Capital Chat with Dano, "Paws for Applause".
Grant Smith, a meteorologist with National Weather Service Juneau, gives the details on today's winter storm.
The final draft of the Montana Creek Area Infrastructure and Management Plan is now available for public review and comment.
Due to continued snow and road conditions in the Juneau area, schools will let students out one hour early today.
Commissioner John Boyle for the Department of Natural Resources spoke on Action Line Yesterday (Tuesday) to talk about two pieces of legislation, HB 49 and HB 50, which center around Carbon Credits and Carbon Storage.
A bill aimed at the popular social media app Tik-Tok is headed to the House floor.
The Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 Juneau gathered on the State Capitol steps today in protest of Wasilla Republican David Eastman.SEACC United first requested to be voluntarily recognized by SEACC leadership on December 12. They did not receive that recognition. The most recent update was on last Friday when SEACC leadership appealed the jurisdiction decision made by National Labor Relations Board.The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament has been on hiatus for three years due to the pandemic and is returning next month.Capital City Fire and Rescue responded to a boat fire at Statter Harbor.Today marks exactly a year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Juneau Police Department's Cadet Saylor Ryan and Cadet Hunter Gutierrez graduated from the Cadet Program. Their training began in July of 2022. Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla was censured by the state House Wednesday for comments about the economic benefit of child abuse deaths.Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY morning show this morning to talk about the topics being discussed with the Alaska Municipal League.In her annual address to the Alaska Legislature yesterday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged state lawmakers to avoid spending too much time on the amount of this year’s Permanent Fund dividend and to focus on problems causing people to move out of the state.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day has become a nationally recognized day. Following a resolution in the U.S. Senate proposed by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, which passed unanimously. Juneau hosted a number of events for Peratrovich Day yesterday, one of which was at the City museum. News of the North spoke with the Alaska Earthquake Center to talk about earthquake safety in light of the Earthquake that took place in Eastern Turkey and Northern Syria.Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman remains in the hospital after he checked himself in Thursday to receive treatment for clinical depression.The controversial immigration policy known as Title 42 will remain in effect for at least three more months. The measure allows border officials to immediately turn away some migrants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
As part of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, a number of events have been planned for the day.The public has until March 17 to comment on Marine Passenger Fee funding recommendations. Linda Behnken, Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association Executive Director and commercial fisherman spoke with News of the North about the legislature passing a resolution to defend Southeast Alaska's troll fishery due to a lawsuit that a Washington-based organization, the Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC), has filed against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced $117 million in total Undesignated General Fund (UGF) Amendments as part of a package of budget amendments introduced to the Legislature yesterday. American Red Cross arrived on Prince of Wales Island Monday.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski raised questions yesterday to Department of Defense (DoD) officials regarding the Chinese surveillance balloon during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Oversight Hearing. Breaking earlier this afternoon, The Pentagon shot down an unknown high-altitude object flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said. After much effort and coordination, removal operations are underway for the partially submerged tugboat Tagish. Operations began Thursday and will go into this weekend. Acting Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Cathy Muñoz spoke at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon yesterday.
Fourth Street between Main Street and Seward Street will be closed to traffic from 11:45 am to 1 pm for a rally.Another drug bust in Juneau seizes narcotics at approximately $26,500. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr joined Dano for the KINY morning wake-up call earlier today. US Senator Lisa Murkowski gave comments in regard to President Biden's State of the Union Address that was Tuesday evening.The Department of Environmental Conservation awarded $1.6 million dollars in Clean Water Actions Grants across the state.
Last night President Biden held his second state of the union address at the nations capital.Last night during a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles, NBA player LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record to become the NBA's all time leading scorer.During Wednesday Wake-Up Call with Dave Stieren this week, Dano and Stieren glossed over Gov. Dunleavy's State of the State address. Recovery efforts continue off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - to get the main portions of the payload that was attached to the Chinese balloon, that floated over US airspace last week.
Yesterday afternoon, the Juneau Police Department received a report from Kroger Inc., located in North Carolina, regarding a possible threat at the Juneau Fred Meyer store. After an investigation, the threat was believed to be a hoax.The Alaska Department of Public Safety recently released its draft of a new body cam policy in order to receive public feedback. The policy included a number of highlights including that the Department will release recordings of officer-involved shootings to the public following the completion of primary interviews with those involved.The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing Wednesday afternoon for Senate Bill 52, which seeks additional funding for education and increases the base student allocation by $1,000. Wildlife Biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Orphaned Animal Coordinator for Alaska, say three orphaned moose calves found last spring near Anchorage are now happily adjusting to their new home at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Washington .
The Juneau Police Department received a report from Kroger Inc., located in North Carolina, regarding a possible threat at the Juneau Fred Meyer store. The Alaska Health Fair is searching for volunteers.Trail Mix, a non-profit organization in Juneau, is looking to fill one Board vacancy. Superintendent Bridget Weiss is speaking on the legislation floor advocating for an increase in base student allocation, which she says hasn't been increased in the last 7 years. The Juneau School District is also on a nationwide search for its next superintendent. The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing Wednesday afternoon for Senate Bill 52, which seeks additional funding for education and increases the base student allocation by $1,000.
Juneau Assembly approves tourism resolution, which places a limit on cruise ships at five.Diabetes in Southeast Alaska is lower than in the rest of the state.Two new school directors were hired by Juneau School District.A bus driver strike in Wasilla has parents scrambling.The Environmental Protection Agency made a final determination regarding the proposed Pebble Mine project for Bristol Bay today. That decision was to prevent that project from moving after decades of discussion surrounding the project.
Juneau will continue to see snow along with Haines and Skagway, while Sitka and Ketchikan can expect to see rain. Juneau will have light winds with heaver winds for the outside waters.Executive Director for St. Vincent de Paul, Dave Ringle met Angela Montgomery on capital chat to talk about their mission of helping the homeless in Juneau. Ringle expects to see more homeless people in their counts by the end of the month.Another Fentanyl-related arrest was made in Craig following a drug bust in Juneau last week, also related to Fentanyl.Platypus mini-con was held over the weekend at Juneau Public Libraries. The event took place due to renovations being done to Centennial Hall and a second fall event will be held later this year. The Juneau City and Borough Assembly of the Whole hold their second meeting of the year tonight at 7 pm. Mayor Beth Weldon was on Action Line last Friday and highlighted a very busy agenda being presented at the meeting.And COVID-19 has become a leading cause of death in children and young persons.
A Juneau drug bust leads to one arrest.The Juneau Police Department is participating in the Alaska High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.The Juneau Mayor talks about planning the upcoming budget and other priorities.After speaking with members of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) that are for the Roadless Rule, News of the North reached out to the State.The Federal Transit Administration has committed nearly $286 million to upgrade access for 35 coastal communities, focusing primarily on rural communities.The Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit released its annual drug report highlighting trends in illegal narcotics trafficking in Alaska.Alaska Law Enforcement seized millions of doses of fentanyl in 2022.
A $300,000 port development study is under consideration with the city and borough of Juneau, specifically addressing the Huna Totem Auke Landing port and dock development project.COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of January 15 - January 21. There are some signals of increasing COVID-19 activity.The Federal Transit Administration has committed nearly $286 million to upgrade access for 35 Alaskan coastal communities.
Docks and Harbor plan for new float and salvage underway for a sunken tugboat.Southeast winter ferry begins service to Bellingham on Feb. 13.Roadless rule reinstated for Tongass National Forest. Missing person identified by Juneau Police.
Alaska Governor Dunleavy gives the state of the state address -- seeks to make Alaska the Capital of pro-life in the country.Alaska U.S. Senator Sullivan reacts to national debt -- calls for action by Biden to lift the ceiling.Alaska ranks 29th in the country for population percentage with a bachelor's degree or higher. Juneau Chamber of Commerce hopes for a million visitors this year.
US Senator Dan Sullivan pushes for hearings to ban Tik Tok and pushes for new financing for Alaska icebreakers in the Arctic. Tanner Crabbers in Kodiak remain in a stalemate with processors, as they negotiate for price increase and profit sharing. New principals hired in Juneau.Labor numbers are in, and Alaska doing slightly better in jobs.
Governor touts carbon legislation.Trash fee goes into effect Feb. 1.Native Your Olympics returns.Harbormaster weekend report: windy and heavy rain.Flu in decline.
A potential shutdown of the Southeast Alaska chinook salmon fishery will be decided soon by a judge in Washington State.Could electric ferries be coming to Alaska? A House Speaker has been chosen.Native Youth Olympics are returning to Juneau.
Governor Dunleavy talks about education.Hike for a Pint.Kodiak crab tanners on strike hope for resolution.Polar bear in Wales, Alaska, kills infant son and mother.Representative Bert Stedman addresses the need for new ferries.
The 33rd Alaska Legislature is underway -- but no house speaker was elected. The Southeast Conference mid-session Summit begins at the end of the month in Juneau.Bartlett Regional Hospital CFO talks about financial fixes and the future of the hospital.Haines and Skagway mayors express concern of the spread of fentanyl in their communities.
Suspected fentanyl overdoses kill two men in Skagway over the weekend.Alaska Trollers Association battles conservation group to protect its chinook summer and winter fisheries.Bartlett Regional Hospital plans on cost-cutting measures.
Alaska residents are assisting to serve their communities across the State, and Southeast in Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday.Representative Sara Hannan was a guest on Action Line this week. Hannan is serving in her third term. She sheds light on the challenges this year for the House to select a speaker.State Senator Jesse Kiehl of Juneau is part of the supermajority. He talks about its role in the legislature, which begins its session Tuesday. Lani Downs, Senior Director of Community Relations and Public Affairs for Cruise Lines International Association, says she expects a full recovery of the cruise ship business in Southeast this summer.
Representative Andi Story discusses pre-filed bills.Juneau-Borough Assembly approves ordinances for Eaglecrest gondola project.Goldbelt Heritage Foundation's Native Language Immersion Program receives a $50,000 Native language grant.Juneau City Manager provides an update on the Assembly's first meeting of the year.
Assembly meeting hears tug boat clean-up updateFire and Rescue holds its winter ball Fire and Rescue summary of 2022 responsesBear baiting opponent speaks out on new expected ruling
New Burn App to be offered this year by Juneau Fire and Rescue.
A list of final candidates for UAS Chancellor.
ConocoPhillips Willow Project is under protest by environmentalists but not all oppose it.
The Department of Transportation is seeking changes to the right of way used by tour operators on DOT-managed roads.This month, from January 6th to the 27th, the exhibit "Shifting Vantage Points" is being featured with work by local artists, Elizabeth Jurgeleit and Christine Carpenter at the City Museum.The 2022/2023 Juneau Area (Section 11-A) winter personal use red and blue king crab season opened at noon on Thursday and closes at noon on Sunday.The National Park Service is proposing a rule that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in Alaska.The US Forest Service is offering another opportunity for public comment on improvements to Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.
A three-car accident occurred at the intersection of Vanderbilt Road and Egan Drive. Alaska State Senator Jesse Kiehl, Juneau Democrat, provides insight into the upcoming legislative session, including possible abortion bills.The City and Borough of Juneau held its Finance Meeting Wednesday night. Top of the agenda was hiring needs for the city and a declining workforce.The population of Alaska remained stagnant for the second straight year.
Artists with a love of capturing the natural world while giving back to the land have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to combine both passions into one program. Voices of the Wilderness Artist-in-Residence is an Alaska-based program open to artists from anywhere in the world. Before you take your Christmas tree to the Juneau dump, think about disposing of it for free -- to be recycled.Employees of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) are seeking to form a union. The dialogue continues between the company and its employees -- and now lawyers. Bartlett Regional Hospital’s first baby of the new year was born on January 3, 2023.U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski was officially sworn in Tuesday to a new term as senior Senator for Alaska.
Last year turned out to be a record year of precipitation for Juneau, and the Southeast as a whole received heavy precipitation. The New Year's weekend was absent of any DUIs. It was a normal weekend of police activity.James Johnson, an Indigenous formline artist, is supporting Sealaska's Native Youth Snow Sports Program through his art this Friday.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced its annual advisory reports for commercial and personal fishing.For the start of the second half of the school season, Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss says there won't be a mask mandate.
A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of Southeast Alaska with heavy snow expected.With heavy snowfall anticipated today and into tomorrow night, avalanches in the backcountry are a concern.The heavy snowfall is making for ideal skiing conditions at Eaglecrest.The Alaska Public Health ECHO is a virtual meeting on every third Wednesday of the month for the public to interact with scientific and medical experts across Alaska and the State of Alaska’s Public Health Leadership Team.HUB Dustin Morris, Statewide Area Director American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Alaska talks about taking care of mental health during the holiday season during a Public Health Meeting Wednesday.Ann Potempa Public Health Specialist with the section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion spoke about a new campaign - Fresh Start.
The Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole during their meeting this week forwarded $300,000 dollars in port development fees to the full Assembly for planning an optimal location for a cruise ship dock at the sub-port.The Juneau school board is weighing hiring a firm to investigate the district's communications during the floor sealant incident earlier this year.Uhaul spoke at the Juneau chamber regarding their plans at the Walmart building.The weather forecast is looking better for this morning and into the afternoon. Award-winning Filmmaker Scott Burton talks about his documentary Earnest Drinker coming to Juneau on Capital Chat.The Alaska Department of Corrections says a man serving a sentence for a sexual assault conviction has died at Goose Creek Correctional Center. Could tracking bows help track how many new cars will be given as presents this year?
Juneau Symphony's Holiday Cheer concert performed Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.After a three-year wait, Juneau Skating Club's free Holiday show performed Sunday afternoon at Treadwell Arena.Liz Perry, the CEO of Travel Juneau, spoke to a press release Friday announcing IRONMAN Group's cancellation of the 2023 IRONMAN Alaska event.The Girls on the Run winter 5K was Saturday morning.The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and City and Borough of Juneau is holding a second Public Open House for the Juneau Douglas North Crossing Planning and Environmental Linkages, or PEL Study.Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon spoke on Monday's Assembly meeting, she said they will be taking public comment on ordinances...Members of the Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board were given an update on the Cascade Point project.The Governor's Annual Holiday Open House at the Governor's Residence will be held this Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.The Governor's Annual Holiday Open House at the Governor's Residence will be held this Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.Ben Louter, a Heritage Archaeologist for the TRT government, spoke about teaming up with Wayne Carlick, to repatriate a Chilkat blanket from the Taku River Tlingit First Nations last week.
-Santa and Mrs. Claus left Rudolph at home to catch a ride recently on an Alaska Air National Guard cargo plane to visit the Inupiat village of Nuiqsut about 30 miles south of the Arctic Ocean. -Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl was on Action Line to talk about the upcoming fiscal discussion in the next legislative session.-The Juneau Assembly is meeting this weekend for their annual retreat.-CBJ City Manager Rorie Watt has been named 2022 Municipal Employee of the Year by the Alaska Municipal League.-The moving and storage company U-Haul this week has bought a building that was once a K-Mart, then a Walmart, and now will be a storage and residential mobility services location for the company in Juneau. (Narrated by Kevin Allen)-The Goldbelt Board approved a one-time $100 special benefit.-Bartlett Regional Hospital and Wildflower Court announced a merger Thursday. -Indictments were announced Friday in a case meant to raise awareness of a crime that's on the rise: deed theft.
Narrated by Jasz GarrettKirt Stage-Harvey a detective with JPD and a board member of the Alaska Peace Officers Association talked about Shop with a Cop next Saturday.CCFR and Juneau Police responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway.CCFR is looking for volunteers.A recount of an Anchorage-area state Senate race has reaffirmed Republican former Sen. Cathy Giessel as the winner. Glacier Bay National Park will transition from diesel generation to primarily hydroelectric power this week. (Narrated by Kevin Allen)The Juneau Symphony this weekend is holding a Holiday Cheer concert at Thunder Mountain High School.The old Walmart building in Juneau has found a buyer.Juneau broke its all-time yearly precipitation record Wednesday morning. Could trawler cams help save the world’s fish?In a historic move, the U.S. House passed the final version of the bill safeguarding marriage equality, sending the landmark legislation to President Biden's desk.
The Tazlina will provide service in January and February 2023, and bookings are now available for communities including Angoon, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Haines, and Skagway. The University of Alaska faculty union membership has ratified a tentative contract agreement with the University of Alaska administration. United Academics certified the ratification vote results Monday.With a coalition majority now formed in the state senate, senator Jesse Kiehl spoke to his hopes that one will form in the house.Two new pots of money totaling $20.5 million are now available to local communities through USDA’s Wood Innovations Grants Program.Tom Mattice, the City's Emergency Program Manager, spoke to being prepared for this winter.Capital City Fire/Rescue, Alaska State Firefighters Association Juneau Chapter, IAFF Local 4303, and Douglas Fire Association will once again bring some extra holiday cheer to Juneau as members of CCFR and their families parade the streets of Juneau together with Santa next week.The Sitka Ranger District has selected a 14’ ft Sitka Spruce to be the next Together Tree.CBJ Parks & Recreation has started their third annual candy cane hunt downtown.
Meteorologist with NWS Juneau Greg Spawn gave a November weather wrap up.The number of responses EMS and fire have made in Juneau this year is nearing 5000 in total.The Juneau school board meets next week, and among the topics is discussing the board's legislative priorities ahead of the legislature convening next month.Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has been sworn in for a second term. During his address to the chamber last week, state senator Jesse Kiehl talked about what he said is a new form of capital creep.The Centennial Hall Convention Center ballrooms will be undergoing renovation from December 3 through the beginning of August 2023.
Gina Morris, the director of the Downtown Business Association, says Friday's Gallery Walk was a huge success.State senator Jesse Kiehl spoke to the Juneau chamber last week on topics that may arise during the next legislative session.Catherine Fowle, Principal Teacher and Ballet Master, talked with News of the North about the Juneau Dance Theatre's Nutcracker performances this weekend at JDHS.Grants awarded to tribal governments in Alaska and the Lower 48 are only a start in what is expected to be a long process of funding relocation of Indigenous communities that are threatened by climate change, a top Interior Department official said Thursday.The Juneau assembly last week was presented the findings of the Juneau school district's most recent audit.Mary McEwen held an opening reception of her featured solo artist exhibit "Hit & Miss: Adventures in Textile Reuuse" for Friday's Gallery Walk, along with an artist talk Saturday. Dawn Welch, Parks and Recreation Rec Coordinator, says the 3rd annual downtown candy cane hunt is back.
The Juneau assembly discussed a revenue sharing deal with Goldbelt during their meeting this week.The Juneau school district has to wrangle a budget deficit for the school year.Members of Travel Juneau and Tourism Best Management Practices were on action line to talk about TBMP now falling under Travel Juneau.The City and Borough of Juneau earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Municipality Equality Index scorecard, HRC announced Wednesday. The Sitka Ranger District has selected a 14’ ft Sitka Spruce to be the next Together Tree, resuming a project meant to highlight the important relationships among federal, state, tribal and local entities.Juneau’s annual holiday celebration for the arts, gallery walk, is slated for Friday December 2nd from 4-8pm in downtown.The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it has signed a cooperative agreement with Alaska for more than $520,000 to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.President Joe Biden is pledging to give Native Americans a stronger voice in federal affairs.
The 2022 tourism survey for Juneau is out, the survey was conducted by McKinley research.
A board that investigates airplane accidents says federal regulators should tighten rules for air tour operators in Ketchikan to prevent more accidents there.
A vessel ran aground Sunday leaving one having to be rescued from an island, and another that went overboard and is unaccounted for after search efforts.
With Christmas and the holiday season coming up, the Juneau policy on Christmas tree harvesting is that: they can be harvested off selected city own property.
On Monday, the cryptocurrency bank BlockFi filed for bankruptcy, the announcement coming less than three weeks after the financial implosion of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
The Juneau Lands, Housing, and Economic Development committee received an update on the distribution of the city's $2 million dollar affordable housing fund.
One more item the assembly took up at their committee of the whole meeting this week was reviewing an ordinance codifying the board of equalizations process in addressing appeals.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced tuesday that North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. of Seattle, Wash., paid a $345,000 penalty for Clean Air Act violations at two of its facilities in Naknek.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
On Tuesday Congressional lawmakers from Oklahoma, Ohio, Kansas, and Alaska introduced a resolution to recognize the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month.
The Thanksgiving travel period went unusually smoothly over the past week and the airlines say that s a result of lessons learned after summer meltdowns and good weather.
A high wind warning is in effect today for parts of southeast.
The occupants of a house that was on fire yesterday morning are safe.
The Juneau assembly, meeting as the public works and facilities committee Monday, talked about city hall.
The assembly will get its first brush of the budget season this week.
Sitka Police report that a vessel capsized near Three Entrance Bay Sunday morning and left two men injured and one woman dead.
Incoming state senate President Gary Stevens fielded questions from reporters following the announcement that there will be a bipartisan majority coalition in the Alaska senate.
The 40th annual Juneau Public Market came to a close Sunday night.
Juneau Dance Theatre will be presenting The Nutcracker starting this weekend on Friday at the Juneau Douglas High School Auditorium.
Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a fire Saturday evening on Pederson Street.
Thanksgiving evening, 34-year-old Anthony Michael Migliacco was arrested for murder in the 1st degree.
Helping Hands Foodbank at 6590 Glacier Highway closed its doors for good Friday.
The Alaska state Senate will have a coalition of Democrats and Republicans serving as a majority caucus next January.
A biannual study conducted in all 50 states by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services shows a historical reduction in Workers' Compensation costs in Alaska.
Peter Metcalfe, owner and operator of Juneau's Public Market, talked about kicking the market off Friday.
Jamie Cowan, Business and Economic Development manager for T&H, talked about the Indigenous Artist Market at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall that opened Friday.
The Juneau Assembly meets tonight.
Maggie Swanson, a member of the Douglas 4th of July Committee, talked about lighting their Christmas tree Friday night.
The Juneau Assembly met this week, and approved funding for Juneau docks and harbors, as did some housekeeping on regulations at the facilities.
On the topic of Juneau city committees, members of the Bartlett board were on capital chat to talk about serving.
The Juneau community foundation has received a matching gift challenging them to raise $75,000 to feed the children in the community throughout the year.
Juneau Dance Theatre will be presenting The Nutcracker, on December 2, 3, & 4, at the Juneau Douglas High School Auditorium.
The Alaska legislative reception has a date, time, and location for next year.
This week senator Lisa Murkowski fielded mineral concerns to David Crane, nominee to be Under Secretary of Energy for Infrastructure.
Alaska leveraged $688.4 million in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 248 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September 30 shows.
It's looking like a wet Thanksgiving for Juneau.
State troopers report that six aboard a Cessna plane are safe after a crash south of Bethel Sunday afternoon.
A coalition of elder care providers in Juneau is forming to collaborate on addressing the needs of seniors in the community.
While on action line, Juneau city manager Rorie Watt gave a wrap on this year's city election results.
The United States Department of Interior on Thursday announced that it has approved Tlingit & Haidas fee-to-trust application to place one of its land parcels into federal trust status.
Last week U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell, Dan Sullivan, and Patty Murray sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Raimondo urging her to rapidly declare a federal fishery disaster.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday that a 46-year-old law limiting financial awards in medical malpractice lawsuits is unconstitutionally biased against Alaskans with medical insurance.
Members of the Thunder Mountain High School swim and dive team spoke on capital chat about the upcoming tree and wreath fund raiser that starts this Friday.
The Juneau Assembly meets tonight.
Representatives from the Riverview Senior Living facility joined Dano on Capital Chat to talk about their project.
Dan Pelicka, Juneau Gun Range Manager, talked about Saturday afternoon's annual turkey shoot.
The Trail Mix auction and dinner was Saturday night at Centennial Hall.
A new state labor department report says Alaska had about 6,100 more jobs last month than in October 2021 but that most industries had not regained pre-pandemic job levels.
U.S Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, criticized some of his committee colleagues in an SVAC hearing Wednesday, saying they enabled predatory trial lawyers to charge sick Marines exorbitant fees in court cases related to water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Investigators say four people are dead after a fiery plane crash Friday northeast of Seattle.
Jeni Brown, Family & Community Engagement Specialist for Tlingit & Haida is spreading word of a community food drive that goes until November 30th.
Sally Schlichting is the artistic director for Climate Soundscapes, a musical project on the science of climate change that presented this weekend. She talked about the 3-year process.
Two high school students have been arrested for terroristic threatening in the 2nd degree on Thursday.
A tourism visitor traffic presentation was hosted by the Alaska Department of Labor.
Juneau Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke to a presentation the assembly finance committee received on short-term rentals.
Statewide races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor top the ticket in Alaska’s ranked choice election.
US Senator Lisa Murkowski says she intends to rank congresswoman Mary Peltola first in the Alaska general election.
Elissa Borges, curator of public programs, and Kerry Kirkpatrick, featured solo artist, joined Dano on Capital Chat to talk about the city museum's exhibit.
Races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor top the ticket in Alaska’s ranked choice election.
Alaska Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer says he is satisfied with Alaska’s ballot counting process and says there are no plans for a statewide hand-count audit of a race like the one he called for two years ago.
Alaska UU senator Lisa Murkowski spoke to the federal funding coming to the Alaska marine highway, while a guest on action line.
Juneau senator Jesse Kiehl was on action line and talked about the interest in re-authorization of the Magnusson-Stevens act.
CG Petty Officer 3rd class Ian Gray, Public Affairs Specialist talked about the US Coast Guard's 420-ft Healy coming to Juneau.
Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a trailer fire Wednesday morning, the Fire Marshal said there were no injuries reported, and that the home is a total loss.
Last week, the National Center for Education Statistics releasing results for the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress, providing data on a statewide level.
UAS has a new dean of students, Nathan Bodenstadt.
After five years as the head administrator of the Juneau school district, superintendent Bridget Weiss announced she plans to quit her position next summer.
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said she does not see another city hall question coming before voters anytime soon.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska in a televised debate called partisanship a threat to the country as she sought to make the case for reelection to the seat she’s held since September against challengers including Republican Sarah Palin.
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Alaskans want results, not “partisan political rhetoric,” as she faced her Donald Trump-backed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka in a televised debate.
The Juneau Docks and Harbors board has the results from a study on rate changes.
A report released by a U.S. House committee says backers of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska “tried to trick regulators by pretending to pursue a smaller project with the intention of expanding” after the project was approved.
Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are coming to grips with the possibility some species that have declined with climate change might not come back.
The Alaska Native village of Shishmaref is located on a sinking barrier island in the Chukchi Sea near the Bering Strait that separates the U.S. and Russia, where it is constantly threatened by the effects of climate change.
Juneau Police Department closed a street Saturday morning near Costco and the Rainway Car Wash to investigate a death.
2022's fall distribution of $15.4 million was approved by the Sealaska Board of Directors Friday.
A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 8,435 miles from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania.
The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball encountered a formation of Russian and Chinese naval ships near Alaska in September and returned to its Honolulu homeport Friday.
Saturday was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and JPD participated in holding a drop off event
The weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon was Thursday and the topic was the non-profit organization United Way.
The running mate of Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce says she is withdrawing from the campaign team and urging voters to support Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection bid.
The Juneau assembly received a final election statistics report during their meeting last evening.
Juneau Assembly member Christine Woll was on action line, and spoke to the results of the mandatory disclosure proposition on this year's city ballot.
The Juneau Chamber will have a new executive director come November 1st.
On Tuesday Congresswoman Mary Peltola joined several lawmakers in introducing Bruce’s Law, new legislation that will authorize Community-Based Grants and expand federal agencies’ efforts to raise awareness about fentanyl.
US senator Dan Sullivan says he introduced legislation to address the salmon runs in the Yukon.
The Coast Guard 17th District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety office reported the second fatality-free commercial fishing season in Alaska for the fiscal year 2022.
A Maine man who was convicted of killing and sexually assaulting a woman in Alaska in 1993 is appealing his convictions and sentences.
Juneau police are investigating Thursday's crash in the valley.
This year's cruise season in Juneau weighed in at about 74%, according to the cruise line international association.
Juneau tourism manager Alexandra Pierce spoke to this year's cruise season, which was also the first tour season where the city had a dedicated position that works with the cruise lines.
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka aircrew rescued a man and his two dogs after his fishing vessel sank in Freshwater Bay, southeast of Hoonah, Alaska, on Wednesday.
Mount Edgecumbe, at 3,200 feet, is on Kruzof Island on the west side of Sitka Sound. It is part of the Mount Edgecumbe Volcanic Field, which includes the domes and crater of Crater Ridge.
Hospice and Homecare under Catholic Community Services was suspended Wednesday.
The opening of the new teal street center, a planned hub for a variety of non-profits in Juneau, are looking at an early 2023 opening.
There's an update on the crash near Auke lake, Juneau police lt. Krag Campbell said CCFR did locate the white pickup submerged in Auke Lake, in about fourteen feet of water.
The Canvass Review Board completed its work on the October 4 Juneau Regular Municipal Election, and the Election Official has now certified the final results.
Erin Hardin, Director of Marketing and Communications for Bartlett spoke on a new mask policy change- that they are now optional.
Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a federal grant to expand its storage capacity for online digital collections by more than 600 percent.
Rich Sjoroos Juneau Huskies Coach joined Angel Montgomery on Capital Chat to talk about the State Championship Friday night.
Bartlett Regional Hospital and Anchor Counseling & Consulting will be hosting the first annual Real Talk Walk/Run event this Saturday at the Airport trail.
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Monday that he will present the Legislature with a crime bill next session to target the fentanyl crisis in Alaska.
The building the state is seeking to convert into legislative housing has a current target date of January 2024 before it will be used.
Last week, members of the Alaska Legislature sent a letter to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names expressing their support for renaming North and South Suicide Peaks to North and South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex.
The Alaska Federation of Natives will be holding its 9th annual tribal conference this Wednesday.
A 10-year occupational projection of jobs in Alaska going to 2030 show that a majority of the top 25 fastest-growth jobs will be in healthcare.
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, of Alaska, reported raising $2.3 million in just over three weeks in September, leaving the Democrat with a large cash advantage over Republican rivals Sarah Palin and Nick Begich heading into the Nov. 8 election.
The commission that oversees campaign finance rules in Alaska has granted a request by staff for more time to prepare an investigation report into a complaint that alleges improper coordination between Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s campaign and a third-party group that supports his reelection.
With the Juneau city ballots awaiting certification, the advocates of yes on Proposition 4, the citizen ballot initiative to repeal the city's mandatory disclosure ordinance, spoke to the results as they stand.
Today is Alaska Day.
Preliminary election work is complete in the 2022 CBJ Regular Municipal Election.
Catherine Schleck from the Alaska STEAM Conference talked about an Author Meet and Greet that took place Saturday at JDHS.
Charolette Truitt, Juneau Symphony executive director, talked about their Roaring 20's party held Saturday at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, and what to expect next.
Meg Thordarson from Capital City Fire and Rescue talked with Angel Montgomery on Capital Chat about upcoming Haunted Houses.
Gubernatorial Candidate Les Gara outlined his thoughts on addressing housing in the state while on action line.
Seeking to change the way public-employee unions work in Alaska, the State of Alaska attempted to convince state Supreme Court justices on Thursday that a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision requires union members to opt into their unions annually.
A missing hunter was recovered in Sitka after authorities found him at the bottom of a 300 foot cliff.
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Kristian Pickrell was appointed to the Ketchikan District Court.
Gubernatorial candidate Les Gara was on action line to discuss his bid for governor.
Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Stratton met with key leaders October 1 in Alaska's most northeastern tribal community, while on a patrol in the Arctic Ocean.
The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center and Ketchikan Visitors Bureau are seeking entrants for the juried art show at the 30th Annual Alaska Hummingbird Festival, which begins April 7, 2023, with an opening reception.
The last batch of unofficial results in the 2022 Juneau city election will be released today.
The Juneau Huskies football team plays East Anchorage in the semi-finals this Saturday.
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon was on the KINY morning show to talk about the election results, and what's next for the assembly.
The Juneau Economic Development Council joins the Alaska State Committee for Research in seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
There are several industries in Alaska that are projected to grow in the next 10 years.
The Sitka Assembly has approved a contract wit their public safety union.
At a Gubernatorial debate Tuesday held by the Resource Development Council for Alaska, sparks flew over several issues.
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has indicated that he will vote in favor of calling a convention to consider amending the state’s constitution.
An Anchorage man pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally trafficking in walrus ivory in U.S. District Court and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and sentenced to two years probation.
Bartlett Regional Hospital has announced the first recipients of the Fireweed Award for their exceptional care and service to the community.
Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and for the first time, have also scrapped the winter harvest of smaller snow crab.
We spoke with the Southeast Alaska Land Trust regarding their recent acquisition of wetlands on North Douglas Island at Hendrickson Point.
In September, the USDA Forest Service and Kootznoowoo, Incorporated announced a cooperative effort to continue the development of the Angoon Hydroelectric Project.
The Alaska Native village corporation Huna Totem Corporation broke ground Monday on an $80 million infrastructure project that will bring a second docking facility to the gateway of Prince William Sound - Whittier.
More than $100 million in grants have been announced by the federal government as part of a major effort to close the digital divide in parts of rural Alaska.
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy leads his challengers in fundraising for the latest reporting period ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
Two domestic poultry flocks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough have been confirmed to have highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Hecla Mining Company announced its preliminary production results for the third quarter of 2022.
Students at the University of Alaska Southeast have been collecting seaweed for local gardens as part of an educational effort to learn about mariculture.
The national weather service issued a flood watch for much of southeast including Juneau.
Anchorage Senator Bill Wielechowski and Fairbanks Senator Scott Kawasaki wrote to Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor urging the Department of Law to investigate Alaska’s excessively high fuel prices and determine if Alaskans are experiencing price gouging.
Alaska Department of Commerce Commissioner Julie Sande spoke at a Juneau chamber luncheon, and provided an update on the activities of the department.
Several exhibits are on display at the city museum in Juneau in October, and as the museum shifts to the fall season, a new solo artist exhibit was announced in a fall update.
The 2022 Economic Indicator report for Juneau is out, The report is authored by the Juneau Economic Development Council and covers the data for 2021.
The C-D-C is changing how it handles COVID numbers.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Saturday evening, the theme was the celebration of mining, “all that glitters.”
A fundraiser was held Saturday to raise money for the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska's Mobile Mammogram program.
Katie Ringsmuth, Mug Up, project leader and Alaska's state historian talked about the walk-through Storied Salmon section of 'Mug Up' in the Alaska State museum Saturday.
Charlotte Truitt, Juneau Symphony's Executive Director, and Christopher Koch musical director, joined Dano on Capital Chat to talk about Juneau Symphony's full season.
Research conducted by the University of Alaska is showing potential for commercial production of billions of barrels of heavy oil under existing fields on the North Slope.
A public comment period on where new recreational cabins in southeast should go, is open.
The Southeast Alaska Land Trust has announced the recent acquisition and conservation of 14 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Safety, Adam Crum, provided a heads-up to Alaskans about red ribbon week later this month.
Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaska island in the Bering Sea.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke to the unofficial preliminary results from Juneau's 2022 municipal election.
Voting in the 2022 Ketchikan City and Borough elections ended Tuesday night, Ketchikan Borough Mayor incumbent Rodney Dial spoke to news of the north.
Representative Mary Peltola spoke to here first introduced bill that was passed out of the house, the Food Security for all Veterans Act.
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce presented a governor's candidate fisheries forum with former Gov. Bill Walker and former Rep. Les Gara.
Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Walker was on action line and says he is interested in seeing an endowment for the Alaska marine highway system.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl spoke on action line to the recently formed office of energy innovation, which is being housed in the office of the governor.
A study is showing that millions of teens in America are vaping.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is urging residents throughout a huge swath of rural western Alaska to prepare for what forecasters called a strong storm that is expected to pack high winds and could result in areas of coastal flooding.
Blood Bank of Alaska said Tuesday that they are in critical need for O Positive and O Negative donors, due to recent use of these blood types there is an immediate need for donors at all Alaska centers.
On Oct. 4, Superior Court Judge Eric A. Aarseth sentenced 36-year-old Kevin Gerald Tuckfield to serve 50 years for escape, robbery, and attempted kidnapping.
Authorities in Juneau are still asking assistance in solving a car fire from August.
Fairbanks International Airport received top honors for their environmental work on per- and polyfluorinated substances, or PFAS, used in fire-fighting activities at airports.
The US Postal Service provided shipping deadlines this week ahead of the holiday season.
News of the north checked in with Congresswoman Mary Peltola this week.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl voiced his thoughts on the DOT program aimed at reimagining the marine highway system.
Unofficial preliminary results from Juneau's 2022 municipal election are out.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety and their partners announced Tuesday that they have seized over 212 pounds of illegal narcotics as part of an enforcement initiative across the state this Summer.
A fall storm is expected to bring strong winds and areas of flooding to parts of western Alaska.
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has released the results from its recent survey of fuel retailers across 100 Alaskan communities.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan said that, despite not getting a bill through on the matter, Natural Resource permitting reform is still a priority of his.
Though burn season is over in the valley this year, CCFR is looking to unveil a new app that could help residents know quicker when a burn ban is in effect.
Dawson construction has been chosen to provide pre-construction work and services for the remodel of the Assembly Building in Juneau.
Sealaska cannot issue stock to descendants who were born before December 18, 1971 and are less than one-quarter Alaska Native.
Today is election day in Juneau.
Capital City Fire Rescue is reminding residents that the open burn season in the valley has ended.
The non-profit Saint Vincent DePaul was a speaker at a Juneau Chamber Luncheon.
Members of the Alaska Friends Conference apologized for the residential boarding school they operated in Juneau.
If Alaska’s state legislators remove constituents’ comments or block them on social media, they may forfeit state-paid legal protection, according to a new social media policy adopted Friday.
The Department of Public Safety has released the 2021 Crime in Alaska Report, its annual publication detailing crimes reported in Alaska, which reveals a 15.2% decrease in Alaska’s overall crime rate.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed Administrative Order No. 340 last week creating the Office of Energy Innovation to address the evolving energy needs of Alaska.
Tlingit master carver Wayne Price unveiled the healing totem, Kaasei Satú on Saturday afternoon.
Liz Perry, the President & CEO of Travel Juneau shared information on Friends of the Flags Sunday morning.
Mikayla Chappell, Forbidden Peak Brewery's Marketing and Sales manager, talked about Juneau's 3rd Auketoberfest that started Friday.
Rick Fritsch, forecaster for the National Weather Service Juneau, summarized the wettest month of the year, September, with temperatures, rainfalls, and trends.
Voting in the 2022 Juneau city election ends on Tuesday.
Those advocating for and against holding a constitutional convention in Alaska spoke to their thoughts on holding such a convention during a live-streamed debate in Anchorage.
AARP released gubernatorial candidate statements to see where candidates stand on key issues for 50-plus voters. They were asked, "As governor, what specific steps would you take to encourage construction or renovation to increase affordable and accessible housing options for seniors?"
The Oct. 4 municipal election is fast approaching.
A group has formed in Juneau urging voters to vote no on Proposition 4.
There will be a post ironman meeting with organizers and Travel Juneau.
United Way of Southeast Alaska is holding its Fourth Day of Caring today in Juneau.
An investigation was ordered by a committee of the Alaska Legislature after former Permenent Fund CEO Angela Rodell alleged ‘political retribution’ was involved her firing.
This year’s vote on an Alaska constitutional convention has the potential to influence the availability of abortion here, the future of the Permanent Fund dividend, and dozens of contentious issues on a variety of subjects.
AARP released gubernatorial candidate statements to see where candidates stand on key issues for 50-plus voters.
Friends of the Flags will remove the U.S. state flags along Egan Drive between 10th Street and Marine Way on Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 a.m.
As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the majority of debris has been cleared from Gastineau Avenue and the road is open to traffic.
The City and Borough of Juneau Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a request from a local church and its cold-weather shelter.
Travel Juneau Executive Director Liz Perry was on action line and spoke to her observations of this years tour season.
Members of the group Yes on Prop 4, advocates for the repeal of mandatory disclosures of home sales in Juneau, spoke on action line about the ballot question.
The Juneau assembly's committee of the whole took up the question of off-street parking management during their meeting Monday.
Alaska Native sisterhood camp two will be holding a morning wave at the Mendenhall wetlands pullout at 6:45 tomorrow to mark Orange Shirt Day.
The Sitka Assembly moved to extend its bear taskforce during its Tuesday night meeting.
There have been no major injuries or loss of life due to the major storm that hit Western Alaska.
The CBJ's Tom Mattice provided an update on the Gastineau Avenue landslide.
CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto spoke to News of the North about Monday evening's landslide.
Assembly committee of the whole supported moves to enhance property acquisitions and other matters on Monday night.
Authorities have said that the investigation into the death of a 55-year-old Juneau woman is ongoing and that they have received many tips in the case.
A man convicted in a rape and murder that went unsolved for more than two decades in Alaska has been sentenced to 75 years in prison.
Retired Alaska State Trooper Lieutenant Lonny Piscoya has returned to the Alaska Department of Public Safety to lead the department's Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Initiative.
The Alaska delegation are urging President Joe Biden to waive the state’s cost share for Western Alaska disaster.
The Juneau Economic Development Council presented the results of their 2022 legislative satisfaction survey during a chamber luncheon.
The Juneau school childcare program Rally is at capacity.
Yesterday, a landslide occurred in the area above 187 Gastineau Avenue at approximately 6:20 PM.
The Juneau assembly, meeting as the committee of the whole last evening, voted to move forward negotiations with Tlingit and Haida hosing authority for city land at Pederson hill.
As part of a state effort to reduce the backlog of missing DNA evidence across the state, Juneau police are working to voluntarily collect the missing data in Juneau.
A former Alaska attorney general has pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually abused a minor three decades ago when he was the alleged victim’s high school coach.
The Juneau school district has put out a request for proposal for a food vendor in the district.
The U.S. Coast Guard says a ship on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across a guided missile cruiser from China.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers say an Anchorage woman was killed when the plane she was piloting crashed into Whiskey Lake near Skwentna on Sunday, Troopers identified the pilot as 67-year-old Janell Rude.
An Alaska judge has ruled that a lawmaker affiliated with the Oath Keepers may stay on the general election ballot in November even though he’s likely ineligible to hold public office.
Proposition No. 4 is a ballot question that proposes to repeal City and Borough of Juneau Code which relates to the confidentiality and disclosure of real estate values in transactions. CBJ Deputy Mayor Maria Gladsiszewski appeared on Action Line on Friday to discuss the proposition.
A partnership between Trail Mix inc. and the forest service aims to brings improvements to Auk Nu Trail.
Simply Three closed out Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival Saturday evening at JDHS.
Juneau School Superintendent Bridget Weiss spoke to preliminary data on enrollment in Juneau schools while on action line.
On Friday, Lori Moylan, the Public Policy Manager for Meta joined Dano on Capital Chat to talk about Internet safety for youth.
Cori Mills a member of Rotary Club talked about Brewfest that took place Saturday afternoon.
Meteorologist Nathan Compton from Alaska National Weather Service summarized this summer's temps and rainfall.
The Juneau Police Department has identified a homicide victim near the Brotherhood Bridge Trail.
A lecture on ranked-choice voting, as part of the annual lecture series "Evening at Egan," will take place this evening on zoom.
A COVID vaccine and booster clinic will be held at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Oct. 1.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says a weekend storm on the state's vast western coast has caused significant damage to roads and homes in some communities.
Hundreds gathered and traveled to Prince of Wales Island last weekend to witness the raising of the first Tlingit totem that now stands in the community of Craig.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will provide more than $246 million in grants to Native American and Alaska Native communities for improvements in law enforcement and justice.
License plates from the Alaska artistic license plate program may see a surcharge sometime next year.
The City of Hoonah won the Community of the Year award last week at the 2022 Southeast Conference annual meeting in Ketchikan.
Juneau police are investigating a homicide near Brotherhood Bridge.
Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer spoke about a variety of topics on Action Line on Wednesday.
On this year's ballot for Juneau voters, proposition 2 asks whether to approve bonding to fund maintenance and improvements to Juneau trails and parks.
A former Alaska Attorney General has been indicted for sexual abuse of a minor.
Alaska State Troopers say a 9-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a brown bear mauling Tuesday night.
A Hoonah man is accusing Mayor Gerald Byers of using a racial epithet toward him when he was employed by the city.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Kim Kovol as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.
The 3rd Annual Auketoberfest is coming this Friday.
The electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends began Tuesday, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October.
A document obtained by News of the North shows that a second group of registered voters are asking the Hoonah City Clerk's office to certify a petition that would allow signatures to be gathered and to put a question on the ballot to recall Mayor Gerald Byers.
The Pulse Gondola has arrived in Juneau and is currently being unpacked at Eaglecrest.
Among the four ballot questions being put to Juneau voters, Prop 3 asks voters whether to approve the 1% sales tax extension.
Bartlett Regional Hospital's new CEO David Keith spoke on action line to talk about his vision for the hospital.
On Sept. 18 and 19, the Sitka Police Department executed multiple search warrants that resulted in drug arrests.
Two Kodiak residents were arrested Friday on the alleged charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance.
Fire Marshal Dan Jager said a fire origin and cause investigation was conducted on Tuesday's fire.
The Juneau Police Department is currently in the process of working through several technology updates and transitioning to new computer systems, the department said in a release Tuesday morning.
Fairbanks-based State Troopers responded to a report Monday of a plane needing to make an emergency landing after the craft had issues with its fuel.
Capital City Fire and rescue is on scene at the 1200 block of Glacier ave looking for a fire in a building in the area.
Following the historic storm impacting Western Alaska from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok, Governor Mike Dunleavy said he will be submitting a request for a Federal Disaster Declaration.
There are many grants the Alaska Department of Transportation is seeking, from infrastructure repair to a whole new kind of ferry.
The Coast Guard medevaced a cruise ship passenger in the Lynn Canal, approximately 30 miles northwest of Juneau, Saturday evening.
The City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department will host a public information meeting about the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund on Friday.
With a ballot question being put to voters on whether to bond for a new Juneau city hall, what thought has there been on what to do with the old building? Wade Bryson spoke to that on Action Line.
Redevelopment of Telephone hill could lead to significant housing, according to Juneau's City Manager.
Members of Juneau Jazz and Classics joined Angel Montgomery on Capital Chat to talk about their fall festival.
Governor Mike Dunleavy, during a briefing update Sunday, provided updates on flooding damage in several western Alaskan coastal communities.
CBJ has partnered with Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to study a possible transportation corridor to connect Juneau with the north end of Douglas Island.
Two entities in Juneau have requested land at Pederson hill.
Dave Scanlan Eaglecrest's general manager talked about the annual Discover Eaglecrest Day that took place Saturday afternoon.
It is projected that Alaska's population will increase by 24,800 people from 2021 to 2050, according to an article in the September Alaska Economic Trends.
The Internal Revenue Service recently released 2019 to 2020 migration data, and for Alaska, it shows the state has the highest yearly population turnover of any state.
Jaclyn Bacani from Tlingit and Haida talked about a first-time candlelight vigil and walk that was held at Marine Park Saturday night.
Federal officials are cautiously declaring the rollout of the nationwide suicide-prevention hotline a success.
A vast swath of western Alaska could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region.
CBJ ballot drop boxes opened Thursday as the voting period begins for the 2022 City and Borough of Juneau Regular Municipal Election.
The league of Women voters, in partnership with Juneau Empire, KTOO, and KINY, held a city candidate forum Wednesday evening, assembly candidates shared ballot initiatives they are most interested in the outcome of.
Juneau Hydropower Inc. held a news conference Thursday to announce the signing of a joint development agreement with Tokyo-based energy company, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., or J-Power, aimed at constructing a Hydroelectric Development Project near Juneau.
Rentals in Alaska and why rate are increasing was the topic of an article in the September Edition of Alaska Economic Trends.
One of the leading challengers to incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy accused him on Wednesday of supporting policies that have encouraged people to migrate away from Alaska.
Incumbents Carole Triem, Wade Bryson, and Greg Smith appear for the assembly candidate section.
Incumbents Emil Mackey and Deedie Sorenson appear for the school board candidate section.
Rain Coast Data presented their 2022 Southeast By the Numbers report at the annual meeting of the Southeast Conference, and spoke about the region's cruise season, projecting over a million passengers next year.
While on a panel on southeast's visitor industry at the southeast conference, a representative with the CruiseLines International Association, or CLIA, talked about their efforts towards green and sustainable cruising.
Huna Totem Corporation provided an update on their tourism projects in the state while at the Annual meeting of the Southeast Conference.
The Coast Guard medevaced a cruise ship passenger at the entrance to Chatham Strait near Juneau Tuesday.
Juneau Docks and Harbors staff presented a flag from the USS Juneau memorial this week to a family who’s father was lost when the ship was destroyed in the battle of Guadalcanal in WWII.
A US Senate forum was held this week at the SE Conference in Ketchikan
The two candidates for the Alaska House seat currently held by Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins were at SE Conference in Ketchikan
The City and Borough of Sitka passed unanimously on Tuesday night an ordinance to tighten the regulation of short-term rentals.
A bill aimed at establishing limited certification to language immersion teachers in Alaska went into law this week.
Mary Peltola has made history after being sworn in as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.
Capital City Fire and Rescue was on the scene last night of a structure fire at 365 South Franklin in Juneau.
The Alaska Health Fair is coming to Juneau next month in the Mendenhall Valley.
The CBJ Assembly met on Monday night to discuss more than 30 individual items that were on the agenda.
The annual meeting of the southeast conference kicked off yesterday in Ketchikan, with a southeast jobs report.
With $49 million in federal funding coming to Alaska's mariculture industry, the question is, what does it take to start a mariculture business?
Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed Senate Bill 185, legislation repealing the minimum wage exemption for Alaskans with disabilities.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl says there's a key factor playing into the constitutional convention question: Population.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly says Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce was asked to consider voluntarily resigning as borough mayor after a borough employee made what were deemed to be credible claims of harassment against him.
The grey and gloomy skies in Southeast Alaska this week will bring some rain throughout the region, but it won't be as wet as last week.
Hoonah Public Safety Department dispatch relayed a call from a stranded person in the Icy Strait Point gondola on Sunday evening.
The Alaska Department of Transportation said Alaska coastal communities will see more transparency, flat rates, and increased communication as the department moves toward improving marine highway service reliability.
The CBJ Municipal Clerk's Office has launched its Juneau Ballot Processing Center.
Last week, the University of Alaska Board of Regents held an initial discussion on the FY24 operating and capital budgets.
The University of Alaska Southeast will be receiving $2.3 million dollars to support its mariculture workforce development program.
Mary Peltola, congresswoman-elect, will be sworn in today.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday vetoed a bill that would have raised the minimum age to purchase and legally possess tobacco products from 19 to 21 years old.
The Southeast Conferences' annual meeting kicks off today in Ketchikan.
Gracie Gold and Jeremy Abbott, two Olympian figure skaters are here in Juneau to teach at the Juneau Skate Club.
A memorial service to remember the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania was held Sunday at Riverside Rotary Park.
Juneau Suicide Prevention, in coalition with NAMI, held a community BBQ and canoe healing journeys at Sandy Beach Saturday afternoon.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is making $35 million available in grants to Native Americans to help implement a nationwide mental health crisis hotline.
Hoonah may see its last AML barge for a while starting next month.
Juneau Representative Sara Hannan spoke to seeing the first full use of the new ranked-choice voting system, while a guest on action line.
Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, came to Juneau Saturday to hold a dedication at the city museum for the salmon creek dam. It was awarded landmark designation from ASCE.
The Executive Director of Travel Juneau and resident participants in Ironman Alaska spoke at the Juneau chamber Thursday for an after-action forum on the capital city’s first year of holding the event.
The Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts were announced at the JAHC's last Fresh Air market of the year, Saturday afternoon.
The largest PFD in the history of the state was announced Thursday.
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a news conference Tuesday that the final rule on the Tongass Roadless Rule is expected by the end of the year.
Juneau Representative Sara Hannan reacted to Mary Peltola being elected to represent Alaska in congress, while a guest on action line.
It will be a battle of undefeated teams on Friday as the Juneau Huskies host West Valley of Yakima, Washington.
Lance Mackey, one of mushing’s most colorful and accomplished champions who also suffered from health and drug issues, has died.
In a research paper authored by the Juneau Economic Development Council, the question was set: "Despite increases in Juneau's housing stock relative to our population, why do we continue to experience worsening affordability and availability?"
The CBJ Assembly Finance Committee met on Wednesday.
The Municipal Clerk's Office is currently recruiting civic-minded Juneau residents to assist in conducting this year's municipal election.
The "Sharing Our Knowledge" conference began Wednesday in Wrangell.
Alaska State Troopers say a Michigan man suffered serious puncture wounds to his arms during a bear mauling in Alaska.
Former Alaska lawmaker Victor Kohring has died in a vehicle crash.
After five months on the job, Anne Sears is no longer Alaska’s investigator for missing and murdered Indigenous people with the Alaska State Troopers.
In a joint release Tuesday, Three Southeast Alaska entities announced regional strengthening agreements supported through the United States Department of Agriculture's Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is extending until Dec. 2 the timeline to decide whether to proceed with proposed restrictions that would block plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
After 39 years in business, Helping Hands Food Bank of Juneau is facing a crisis in keeping its doors open.
Gubernatorial candidate Les Gara, along with running mate Jessica Cook, hosted an Alaska Cannabis business forum on Tuesday.
A trove of documents obtained by News of the North appear to show recent settlements with former Kenai Peninsula Borough employees.
This week, legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman that modernizes Alaska’s marriage statutes became law.
The question of whether Alaska should hold a constitutional convention will be up to voters this November.
Two organizations say they have filed a complaint with the agency that enforces Alaska campaign finance rules, alleging improper coordination between Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s campaign and a third-party group that supports Dunleavy’s reelection.
The CBJ Assembly Finance Committee will meet tonight.
The CBJ will see a significant bump in hotel bed tax and sales tax receipts.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is reminding hunters of waterfowl regulations, which change the timing of season opening and closure dates on an alternating yearly schedule.
As election season is in full swing, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is monitoring developments to the Tongass roadless rule.
Juneau School Superintendent Bridget Weiss spoke to open positions in the district while a guest on action line.
The Southeast Conferences 2022 Annual Meeting in Ketchikan takes place next week, September 13-15.
The annual Labor Day Picnic was held Monday at Sandy Beach in Juneau.
Bryan Caffrey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Juneau, summarized August's weather report.
A federal grant is providing a big boost to mariculture in Alaska
The University of Alaska Southeast announced that the 2022-23 One Campus, One Book selection is "Eat Like a Fish: My adventures as a fisherman turned restorative ocean farmer" by Bren Smith.
The first in a series of forums for the top candidates for Alaska governor was held Thursday in Anchorage.
Maddie Grymes, the director of Juneau Family Birth Center, talked about a fun run event that took place Saturday morning.
Emily Wall unveiled her book "Breaking Into Air" a poetry collection of the community's birth stories on Sunday afternoon.
The 28th Harvest Fair was held Saturday, after being put on hold for 2 years due to the pandemic.
Sarah Palin has called on her Republican opponent, Nick Begich, to withdraw from the race for Alaska’s at-large congressional seat.
A Kake man has died after Alaska State Troopers say he drowned in Boot Lake.
The registration deadline to vote in the CBJ Municipal election this October is coming up.
Brian Weed is well known for his Juneau Hidden History series.
Tlingit and Haida introduced the Everbridge emergency communication and notification platform, the tribe intends to use it to alert enrolled citizens.
A summit on deer on Prince of Wales island will be held later this year.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy argues California's plan to ban new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is the wrong move.
The 28th annual Harvest Fair is coming up this weekend at the Juneau community garden.
Mary Peltola has prevailed in the special election to fill the remainder of the late Don Young's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The National Weather Service is reporting that a lot of rain is headed our way, and the City and Borough of Yakutat is ready for the rain coming its way.
The Juneau school district is up in students when compared to last year, however, it is below their projections.
The Juneau Huskies football squad, currently ranked No. 1 in the state, will travel upstate to Palmer this Friday to face No. 2 Colony.
Police in Ketchikan released details Wednesday regarding the arrest of a resident on a number of drug charges after meth and heroin were allegedly found in an intercepted package bound for the community.
Rep. Christopher Kurka could advance as the fourth candidate for governor if Charlie Pierce were to withdraw by early next week.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced two leadership changes at DPS.
With this week's signing of a bill by Gov. Dunleavy to support the meat industry in the state, Dave Stieren, a spokesperson for the governor weighed in on the importance of the bill.
An Anchorage man has been indicted for killing his father, former Rep. Dean Westlake.
The City and Borough of Juneau and cruise lines calling on the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help manage visitor industry impacts in the Capital City.
Juneau School Superintendent Bridget Weiss spoke on the status of student bussing in the district.
Questions have arisen regarding Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce’s replacement after he announced his resignation last week so he can focus on the gubernatorial race in November.
The National Weather Service in Juneau is reporting that a new rain record has been set at the airport this week.
Monday night's CBJ Assembly and committee meetings were busy, according to Mayor Beth Weldon.
September is National Recovery Month.
Active duty U.S. Air Force members are set to help drive school buses for students at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage as the school district works to address a shortage of drivers.
On Sunday, Capital City Fire Rescue responded to Orca Point Apartments on Douglas Island for a report of a fire.
Juneau mayor beth Weldon reacted to the recent move by Norwegian cruise line to donate waterfront property to Huna Totem corporation, while a guest on Action Line.
Juneau Assembly Member Wade Bryson presented on the proposed new city hall during the Juneau chamber's weekly luncheon.
Mercedes Munoz's pottery show was Sunday morning at the Rie Munoz gallery.
Residents and visitors may notice a lot of small brownish-gray moths fluttering around, and according to the U.S. Forest Service, western blackheaded budworms are transforming from voracious caterpillars into moths and are emerging throughout the area.
The Juneau Disc Golf Club held a tournament over the weekend at the Aant’ iyeik Fields.
As of the first week of August, Juneau has seen 751,592 visitors come to the capital city.
CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY Morning Show about the deal struck this week between Huna Totem and Norwegian Cruise Lines for waterfront property in downtown.
The results of a study on more dock electrification in Juneau is out.
The City and Borough of Sitka passed an ordinance on first reading Wednesday, that would address short term rentals.
With students moving into their respective campuses and school starting up soon, the Juneau Community Foundation spoke about the amount of scholarship awards they provided to students this year.
Juneau Mountain Rescue helped a father and son off the West Glacier Trail in Juneau after reporting they were stuck.
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman arrived in Ketchikan on Friday, after a 36-day transit from Key West, Florida.
CBJ tourism manager 'excited' to see waterfront property plan unfold.
CCFR stays busy with trio of fires over the course of 2 days.
The City and Borough of Juneau Planning and Zoning Commission has reversed a denial of a conditional use permit for the former homeless shelter in downtown.
The Juneau Docks and Harbors meets tonight at 5 pm to hold a public hearing session on a variety of proposed regulation and ordinance changes.
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly voted Tuesday to approve, on first reading, the creation of a sustainability commission.
University of Alaska administration did not accept the latest proposed contract from its faculty union during a federal mediation session on Monday.
The Village of Angoon is going to soon have a pair of VPSOs serving residents.
Alaska Republican U.S. House candidate Tara Sweeney says she plans to end her campaign.
Republican Charlie Pierce has advanced to the November general election in the race for Alaska governor.
Alaska elections officials are violating voters’ rights by not providing a process through which voters can fix mistakes on mail ballot envelopes, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska Senate delegation spoke at the Alaska Minerals Conference. The conference began on Monday in Fairbanks.
An Alaska state corporation is the only remaining leaseholder in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that intends to pursue plans to explore for oil and gas on the refuge’s coastal plain after another private company gave up its lease in the region.
A member of the military charged with manslaughter in a fiery crash that killed two people in Alaska told authorities he was so drunk, he didn’t remember driving.
City Manager Rorie Watt spoke about Electric buses and the construction of the Valley Transit Center while on Action Line.
Angoon Mayor Maxine Thompson spoke to News of the North this week about water issues in the village.
Juneau police arrested a man Sunday for multiple charges, including allegedly assaulting an officer.
Work is ongoing on the new city bus transit center in the Juneau valley.
City Manager Rorie Watt spoke about Dock electrification for use by cruise ships.
The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors Board will take up the need for an appraisal regarding the development of the Seadrome building downtown on Thursday evening.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced today that it is donating its undeveloped waterfront property in Juneau to the Huna Totem Corporation.
The Hoonah City Clerk's office has declined to certify an application for a recall petition against Hoonah Mayor Gerald Byers.
A prelude to the Klondike Road Race in Skagway is coming up in Haines this weekend.
The son of a former Alaska lawmaker faces charges of manslaughter and evidence tampering in the death of his father, former state Rep. Dean Westlake.
Governor Mike Dunleavy criticized President Joe Biden for his energy policy this week, saying Alaska has billions of barrels of oil but a "lack of opportunity" under the administration.
The deadline is approaching for artists to apply for a grant with the Juneau Community Foundation.
A report from the state labor department says Alaska had about 9,900 more jobs last month than it did in July 2021.
Staffing and hiring at the City and Borough of Juneau is an issue City Manager Rorie Watt said he is addressing.
In reaction to the recent announcement that federal funding aimed at expanding electric bussing is coming to Juneau, the city's Deputy Engineering Director said it will be foundational as the city seeks to acquire more electric busses.
Christi West and Michelle Elfers from Parks and Recreation talked about Saturday's Community Day at the Eagle Valley Center out Amalga Harbor Road.
On Saturday, Helping Hands Foodbank organized a food drive at Balloons by Night Moods.
In reaction to the proposal by Alaska DOT to build a ferry terminal at Cascade Point, Juneau Representative Andi Story said she is interested in what the public has to say.
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly took up an ordinance Thursday night to make a $600,000 supplemental appropriation for heat pump system repairs at Blatchley Middle School.
Na-Dena`, A Joint Venture between Huna Totem and Doyon limited, has been working with Klawock Heenya to make the village of Klawock a cruise ship destination.
On Sunday evening, Family Promise Juneau held a BBQ birthday dinner at Sandy Beach in honor of their fifth anniversary.
Beat the Odds Race Against Cancer fundraiser took off Saturday morning.
The Alaska Department of Transportation said Thursday that the Montana Creek Bridge, located beyond the Hank Harmon Rifle Range, is closed to vehicle traffic until further notice.
The City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors Operations Committee moved, with unanimous consent, an item dealing with the development of the Seadrome in downtown to the full board on Wednesday evening.
CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr appeared on the KINY Morning Show to speak about a number of topics on Thursday morning.
Juneau Representative Andi Story said she is closely monitoring the state elections and is hopeful that there will be a coalition majority in the state house and senate.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has developed a new strategy to better engage with hundreds of Native American tribes facing climate change-related disasters.
Juneau School Resources Officer John Cryderman spoke on the DARE program in schools while a guest on action line.
The unofficial results from Alaska's special primary election show a close race between the three US House candidates.
The race to replace Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins' in the Alaska House of Representatives will see two candidates vie for the seat in November.
With the unofficial results from statewide House and Senate primary elections rolling in, Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl, who ran unopposed this year, spoke to News of the North about the possibility of a coalition Senate.
Two oil and gas companies have announced plans to invest $2.6 billion into developing a major oil field on Alaska’s North Slope.
A judge's order that forced the Biden administration to resume sales of oil and gas leases on federal land and waters has been lifted by a federal appeals court.
News of the north spoke with territorial sportsman president Ryan Beason about the results of this year's derby over the weekend.
The unofficial results from Alaska's special primary election show a close race between the three candidates.
A quick-moving and moist atmospheric river began to move across the area starting Tuesday afternoon and persisting into today.
Numbers have been revealed about the total weight of fish caught during the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby.
School is back in session, and the Juneau Police Department wants to remind everyone to pay close attention to the extra roadway traffic.
The Alaska Marine Highway System winter operating plan for October 2022 through April 2023 is available for public review.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the country to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities.
The special election for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat, and primary voting for the general election, is today.
As school starts in Juneau, masking will remain optional.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr and a handful of elected officials made a trip last week to the Alaska Municipal League conference in Sitka.
Commander of Coast Guard Sector Juneau, Captain Darwin Jensen, presented a "by the numbers" of the guard's missions in 2021 during the Juneau Chambers weekly luncheon.
An Indiana man is safe and sound after sustaining falls on Mt. Juneau on Saturday.
A new department has joined the Alaska court system, the "access to justice department"
Hoonah resident Travis Lewis spoke to News of the North over the weekend, he is one of 10 registered voters in Hoonah that are seeking to recall Mayor Gerald Byers.
United Way of Southeast Alaska is holding its annual Day of Caring event across the region in September.
Fishing wrapped up yesterday as the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby came to a close.
Juneau Economic Development Council Executive Director Brian Holst spoke to the status of housing in Juneau while a guest on action line.
Looking at who, where, and for how long newcomers stay in Alaska was the topic of an article in the August edition of Alaska economic trends.
Reflecting on the pandemic impact to passenger and air cargo operations and the air industries current struggles was taken up in the August Edition of Alaska Economic Trends.
Mallory Nash talked with Dano on Capital Chat about the University of Alaska Southeast's annual campus kick-off coming up.
Voters in Hoonah will not be asked to decide on a change in the form of government
Organizations in Alaska have gotten creative in trying to help voters understand how to cast their ballot in the state's first ranked voting election on Aug. 16.
Fishing in the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby gets underway Today.
A federal court ruling this week has thrown into doubt the future of a valuable commercial salmon fishery in Southeast Alaska.
The Juneau Board of Education has completed its annual evaluation of JSD Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss.
Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick has announced the arrest of an Arizona man for allegedly attempting to import drugs into Alaska.
Job openings in the state are at an all time high.
Investigative journalism outlet Project Veritas has released a video claiming to show staffers from Sen. Lisa Murkowski's office revealing her tacit support of ranked-choice voting.
The Alaska Legislature is contemplating new advice and policies regarding social media use to cover its 60 members.
The CDC is easing COVID guidelines - saying the virus is "here to stay".
ADOT spokesperson Sam Dapcevich has provided an update on street access in the Valley, where the state and borough both have road projects underway.
A document obtained by News of the North shows that a group of registered voters are asking the Hoonah City Clerk's office to certify a petition that would allow signatures to be gathered to put the question of recalling Mayor Gerald Byers on the ballot.
The joint Legislative Budget & Audit Committee met Wednesday in Anchorage to approve an increase in spending with an outside law firm to investigate the dismissal of former Permanent Fund Corporation CEO Angela Rodell.
The Alaska Division of Elections is gearing up for the Aug. 16 special general election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young's term in Washington, D.C.
The Juneau School District will continue to make masks optional for the upcoming school year.
Juneau School Board President Elizabeth Siddon gave an update to the contract with nana food management service, while a guest on action line.
Juneau Police have identified the man who went overboard on a cruise ship Monday night.
A search for a man missing from a cruise ship in Juneau has been called off.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed House Bill 363 establishing the Office of Broadband, creating the broadband parity adjustment fund, and establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly held a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday evening.
The Hoonah City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to address the ongoing topic of police chief Eric Hurtado's employment contract and a recent work evaluation.
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to make a $600,000 supplemental appropriation for heat pump system repairs at Blatchley Middle School.
The Sitka Police Department is investigating an explosive device found at Blue Lake.
The Alaska Department of Corrections says a man being held at an Anchorage prison has died.
The Juneau School Board meets tonight, and on the agenda is a discussion on the current COVID mitigations within schools.
As of Friday, CBJ has installed three new EV charging stations in Juneau.
The Coast Guard medically evacuated a woman from the container ship CMA CMG Georgia about 100 nautical miles south of Kodiak, Saturday.
Gubernatorial candidate and Alaska Rep. Christopher Kurka, along with Lt. Governor candidate Paul Hueper, sat down for an interview last week with the Alaska Landmine.
Washington State Ferries will receive $38 million from the Federal Highway Administration to improve its ferry service.
The beer industry is facing a nationwide carbon dioxide shortage.
Juneau played host to the inaugural IRONMAN Alaska triathlon on yesterday, about 1,000 athletes traveled from 46 States and 30 countries. The race kicked off at 6:30 Sunday. The Ironman Kids Fun Run was on Saturday.
The Shéiyi X̱aat Hít, or Spruce Root House in Juneau, has reached its year milestone.
Amid the scores of appeals on assessments of commercial properties in Juneau, one appeal has moved in a different direction.
During a lengthy debate on Thursday regarding a contract offered to Hoonah police Eric Hurtado by Mayor Gerald Byers, members of the city council and residents of Hoonah spoke up in favor of the chief -- and against what some called a lack of transparency by city administration.
On Friday, Eaglecrest was on Capital Chat to talk about this upcoming winter season
Officials with the Alaska State Fair have decided against the usual array of poultry exhibits this year amid concerns about the avian flu.
A Juneau resident was arrested Wednesday for alleged theft and arson, in connection to Monday's structure fire on La Perouse Ave.
Former Gov. Bill Walker and his running mate for Lt. Gov., Heidi Drygas, sat down for an interview this week with the Alaska Landmine.
An Alaska newspaper reports that two Anchorage police officers violated department policy during a traffic stop last month when a woman in town for a rally by former President Donald Trump showed a “white privilege card” instead of a driver’s license and was not ticketed.
A former police chief was able to take postings at multiple successive U.S. Army bases despite allegations that he sexually harassed women at one base.
The City and Borough of Juneau held an Assembly Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday night.
CBJ is at an impasse in contract negotiations with IAFF, the firefighters' union in Juneau.
The Kake Dog Salmon Festival is back this weekend.
A late afternoon fire on Wednesday saw Capital City Fire Rescue attend to an incident near Fred Meyer.
The Juneau Assembly Monday approved proposed taxi rate increases.
The three candidates standing for the special Congressional election for Alaska's US House seat appeared on a candidate forum on News of the North on Monday.
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has voted to ratify a resolution of advice and consent for the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
With the state poised to send out PFD checks to residents on September 20th, Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl spoke on the process leading up to the $3200 dollar figure while a guest on action line.
Juneau Fire Chief Rich Etheridge said that breast cancer has been added to the list of presumptive cancers covered by workers' compensation disability, after the signing of SB131.
Juneau Fire Marshal Dan Jager has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Fire Marshal” on an international level.
A fire involving five cars occurred Tuesday morning in the Juneau Valley, an investigation by Capital City Fire and Rescue and Juneau Police is underway.
Eaglecrest Ski Area has announced that the "Pulse" gondola is officially in transit.
The CBJ Assembly discussed a conveyance of land on Telephone Hill from the state to the city this week.
Hoonah Police Chief Eric Hurtado said National Night Out was an event to remember.
After receiving more than a dozen invitations, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has confirmed attendance at five debates before the November general election.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday voted in favor of SB 3373, an act that expands healthcare access and coverage for millions of veterans impacted by toxic exposures.
Visibly impaired athlete Randi Strunk from Minneapolis Minnesota will be competing in IRONMAN Alaska.
Capital City Fire and Rescue are investigating a structure fire that occurred Monday morning in Juneau.
The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a 23-year-old woman from the cruise ship American Constellation in Tracy Arm, approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Juneau on Monday.
Juneau’s 14th annual National Night Out is tonight, and there will be road closures.
A Quinhagak man was sentenced last week in Bethel Superior Court for charges stemming from an incident in 2019 where he murdered a resident and pulled a gun on officers.
The three candidates standing for the special Congressional election for Alaska's US House seat appeared on a candidate forum on News of the North on Monday.
The annual Golden North Salmon Derby takes place later this month.
Juneau School Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss provided an update to the milk incident while a guest on action line.
The Alaska Department of Health and the Anchorage Health Department have announced the first case of monkeypox in Alaska.
On Saturday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 131, providing firefighters statewide with expanded workers' compensation disability coverage.
School is starting soon in Juneau, with classes beginning Aug. 16.
The current status of infrastructure and future projects in Alaska was presented to the Juneau Chamber Thursday.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meet tonight.
Paul Everitt and Mary Synk are starting an RWB, 'Red, White and Blue' group in Juneau.
The "Hairball Masq-Fur-Ade" fundraiser for Juneau Animal Rescue was held at Centennial Hall Saturday.
Authorities say a plane with seven people onboard bound for Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska crashed into the water as it was leaving a seaplane base in Anchorage on Tuesday.
In an email to passengers, Alaska Airlines is warning them that the carrier is expecting heavy volumes of bicycles shipped to Juneau in the week prior to the Ironman Alaska event.
Cycle Alaska, a high-end bicycle sale, rental and service shop in Juneau, is seeing a big increase in business ahead of the Aug. 7 triathlon.
A bear going through trash has been killed by authorities in Sitka, a community that experienced a record number of bear incidents last year.
Kenny Skaflestad, a fisherman and former mayor of Hoonah, is running to replace Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in the House of Representatives.
The filing period to be a certified candidate for the City & Borough of Juneau Assembly and Board of Education has closed. A number of revenue and spending issues will go to Juneau voters in the October election.
During a business meeting held by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke about her legislation to make Alaska eligible for the same level of offshore revenue sharing as Gulf Coast states.
Glacier Bay National Park has initiated an environmental inspection program focused on large cruise ships that enter the park.
Goldbelt plans to covert the Seadrome building in downtown Juneau to a small cruiseship dock.
Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt spoke on the new city hall while presenting before the Juneau chamber.
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials in Hoonah have ascertained the cause of an accident that saw a tour bus leave the roadway.
A bill signed into law this month will continue telehealth services in Alaska.
An opinion released by the Alaska attorney general's office says the use of public correspondence school funding allotments to pay most or all of a student’s private school’s tuition is “almost certainly unconstitutional."
The Southeast Alaska State Fair starts Thursday in Haines and runs through the weekend.
The Sealaska Heritage Institute Board of Trustees have announced the dates for the next in-person Celebration will be June 5 through 8, 2024.
First responders, volunteers, and several other agencies in Juneau participated in an exercise drill Saturday morning, simulating the response to a runway crash between a commercial plane and a small plane.
Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt spoke before the Juneau chamber at their weekly luncheon.
Three finalists selected by the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors for the Chief Executive Officer position were in Juneau last week to conduct their final interview and interact with staff.
National Night Out is in early August and Juneau Police are preparing.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is expected to sign legislation to formally recognize tribes in the state.
On Friday, the Marie Drake Planetarium had two shows.
The annual donuts for ducks raffle is coming up soon.
The "Climate Fair for a Cool Planet" was on Saturday at Overstreet Park.
Nearly one in five jobs in Alaska state government is vacant, and in response, departments plan to conduct recruitment campaigns and provide hiring incentives. Juneau Rep Andi Story called for a return of defined benefits.
A Juneau chef is among more than a dozen culinarians who will take part in a competition in Louisiana.
The Hoonah Department of Public Safety is continuing to investigate a house fire early Thursday morning.
The tri-annual disaster exercise drill at Juneau International Airport is set for tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. It will last until about noon.
Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday that it’s poised to become the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program later this year.
Alaska Air Group, the holding company for Alaska Airlines, announced its second quarter financial results Thursday.
A woman who allegedly told detectives she had wanted to become a serial killer faces murder charges in the deaths of two men in Anchorage earlier this month.
The Alaska U.S. attorney's office says a man has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally selling big game guiding services.
The city of Thorne Bay is looking at ways to get copper mine tailings removed from the Salt Chuck Mine site.
The City and Borough of Wrangell has signed a design contract for port and harbor surveillance cameras.
Rebecca Himschoot, a teacher and borough assembly member in Sitka, is running to replace Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins in the House of Representatives.
Sitka Borough Assembly Member Kevin Mosher has filed to run for borough mayor.
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka aircrew medically evacuated a man from the cruise ship Norwegian Encore in Chatham Strait on Monday.
The top employees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. are some of the highest-paid public workers in Alaska, but with wages rising across the country and employers competing for skilled labor, even the Permanent Fund is struggling to keep employees from leaving.
The City and Borough of Juneau Harbor Department on Tuesday afternoon worked to raise a fishing boat that sank on Tuesday morning.
The Juneau Police Department is reminding motorists that the state's "Move Over" code is a law that requires motorists to move over and change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles.
Juneau Animal Rescue says they are at cat-pacity.
The Juneau Assembly has opted to survey the residents of Juneau regarding removing sales tax on food, rather than putting the question on the ballot this year.
Juneau businesses expressed economic optimism in the Southeast Business Climate Survey, prepared by the Southeast Conference in partnership with Rain Coast Data.
Sitka Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz has filed with state elections officials for another full term in office.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly passed a resolution Monday night that would seek funding from the federal government to support the construction of a new PATH Homeless Shelter.
Alaska State Troopers have have halted their search for a missing woman whose 2-year-old grandchild was found alone last week in a locked car stuck in mud on a rural road.
Speaking at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing last week, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski talked about the current status of reproductive care, following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V Wade.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan last week urged President Joe Biden and his administration to quickly advance the Willow Project, a large oil and gas project in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska.
A ballot question being put to voters this year asks residents to repeal mandatory property sale disclosures in Juneau.
The campus of Thunder Mountain High School will transform into Ironman Village the week of Ironman, which is slated for Aug. 7.
The tri-annual disaster exercise drill at Juneau International Airport is set for Saturday.
A four-part docuseries on HBO and HBO Max featured Glacier Bay National Park last week.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that the electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends will begin Sept. 20, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October.
Ironman Alaska is full steam ahead for Aug. 7 in the Capital City.
The City and Borough of Juneau plans to conduct the 2022 city election, itself, as opposed to partnering with the Municipality of Anchorage, as was done in the last two elections.
Assembly Member Wade Bryson is running to retain his seat.
Juneau Assembly member Carole Triem spoke to a proposed ordinance on short-term rentals, and tax abatement, while a guest on action line.
With two of its members facing lawsuits for their social media practices, the Alaska Legislature is contemplating new advice and policies to cover its 60 members.
Juneau Masonic Community's Rainbow Girls hosted a Medieval Master's Faire event on Saturday.
Richard Carstensen and Steve Merli from Discovery Southeast lead their second annual nature walk over the weekend.
Theater Alaska presented its final performance of "Sisters of White Chapel" Sunday.
CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto spoke to the Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee on Wednesday regarding Ironman.
Due to a driver shortage, Capital Transit is temporarily reducing service starting today.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly ratified this week a pair of labor agreements with employees.
Incumbent Juneau Assembly Member Carole Triem officially announced her intention to run for her third term while a guest on Action Line.
Juneau Assembly member Greg Smith is also announcing his bid for re-election.
The City and Borough of Juneau is reminding residents that utility rates increased on July 1.
There will be a road closure on Mendenhall Loop Road starting Friday as crews work on a repaving project.
Officials with the native corporation Goldbelt and the Alaska Department of Transportation are looking into Cascade Point as a site for a new ferry terminal.
A state-planned timber sale on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska has residents concerned.
The elders of the Hoonah Presbyterian Church are alleging a land grab by the City of Hoonah in regard to a driveway on church property.
The Hoonah City Council voted to put the question of a change of its form of government to the voters during their regular meeting on Tuesday.
The Sitka Assembly took up a first reading of a ballot question on funding the construction of a marine vessel haulout and shipyard on Tuesday night.
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In a special meeting Tuesday, the Juneau school board approved the scope of the investigation into last month's floor sealant incident, as well as extended a contract for NANA to provide food services this fall.
Juneau police have arrested a wanted man after a protracted search for him in the valley.
Authorities are searching for a single-engine plane that did not arrive in Sutton Monday night as expected.
Beer and wine have been available at the bars on board the state ferries Matanuska and Kennicott since late May after the amenities were closed seven years ago, reportedly to save money.
Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt has asked members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly to "refrain" from taking any steps to repeal a property sale price disclosure ordinance.
The University of Alaska Southeast has announced the appointment of Dashiell Hillgartner as Director of Admissions.
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The Juneau Police Department has updated information about a motor vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend at the McNugget Intersection, which resulted in the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian.
The Juneau School Board met Monday to discuss the investigation process for the milk incident at Glacier Valley elementary last month.
Former State Senator and Juneau Mayor Dennis Egan, and JPD Chief Ed Mercer, were recognized Monday night by the CBJ Assembly.
Mary Peltola, a candidate for the US House, spoke about her campaign while a guest on Action Line on Monday.
The U.S. government has agreed to a request from environmental groups to study increasing critical habitat designations in Alaska waters for one of the rarest species in the world.
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The Juneau Police Department says a motor vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday morning at the McNugget Intersection resulted in the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian.
Former President Donald Trump was in Anchorage on Saturday to endorse candidates Sarah Palin and Kelly Tshibaka.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl is urging Alaskans to vote no on a constitutional convention in Alaska.
Husband and wife, Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh put on the Death in Douglas: True Crime Walking Tours, as well as a Juneau True Crime Tour located downtown.
The next regular CBJ Assembly meeting is set for tonight at City Hall.
A draft ordinance requiring renters to register their short-term rentals in Juneau was taken up during the assembly's finance committee meeting Wednesday.
The Southeast Conference's 2022 "Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey," made in partnership with Rain Coast Data, shows that businesses across the region hold a more positive outlook on the economy as compared to data from the previous year.
On Saturday afternoon, the Southeast Alaska Master Gardeners Association held their annual 15th garden show event.
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A release of Suicide Basin began Thursday, and Mendenhall Lake's level is rising and is expected to crest Friday at around 9 feet.
A Juneau grand jury has indicted 23-year-old Ben Parson on felony and misdemeanor charges after a standoff with police this week.
A number of proposals were presented to the Assembly Finance committee Wednesday that seek to encourage the development of housing in Juneau.
CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr gave a COVID-19 update during the KINY Morning Show.
Denali National Park and Preserve officials say masks will be required for people using federal buildings or riding buses inside the large Alaska park.
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The City and Borough of Juneau is no longer requesting that residents from Lemon Creek to Tee Harbor voluntarily conserve water.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl spoke to his thoughts on the governor's final budget while a guest on action line.
Work is ongoing in a research project between the Alaska department of transportation and Southeast Conference, that seeks to analyze low-emission ferries for the marine highway.
The Juneau Police Department has released details on an accident that claimed the life of a Juneau man on Tuesday at about 5:45 p.m.
The tri-annual disaster exercise drill at Juneau International Airport is set for July 23.
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Juneau Police Department has arrested Ben Parson after a brief standoff Tuesday.
Juneau police have confirmed that they responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bus and a motorcyclist on Tuesday.
The Alaska State Troopers have released details on a fireworks-related death in Gustavus.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee will take up an ordinance on short-term rentals this evening.
Former Alaska Attorney General and Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho spoke at the Juneau Chamber weekly luncheon last week.
After shareholders of the native corporation Sealaska approved a change to blood quantum requirements for descendent class D stock, the board chair said their next focus will be expanding indigenous language teachers.
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The 2022 4th of July parade in Juneau was held Monday with residents of the capital city coming to celebrate. This year's theme was Spirit of the Community.
The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band performed Sunday at Marine Park.
The three remaining top candidates in the special election to fill Don Young's unexpired term held a debate.
The Juneau Docks and Harbors Board took up a series of updated regulations on ordinance changes presented by Harbormaster on Thursday.
Alec Mesdag has been named assistant general manager of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
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A flood warning was issued Thursday for the Taku River by the National Weather Service.
Sustained dry weather has caused higher demands on the City and Borough of Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley water storage.
A Juneau man has been arrested on charges of child pornography.
The Alaska Marine Highway System has contracted Goldbelt’s catamaran to bring people in for the weekend of the Kake Dog Salmon Festival.
The Juneau 4th of July parade is Monday morning at 11 a.m.
Capital Transit has been seeing an uptick in tourist ridership, and in response, the city is in the process of developing a transport system that aims to serve visitors.
According to data collected by the Juneau Economic Development Council, there has been a sharp increase in the last year of AirBnB and VRBO type listings in the capital city.
There will be a road closure this month on Mendenhall Loop Road in July as crews work on a repaving project.
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The CBJ Planning Commission approved on Tuesday a conditional use permit to convert the Assembly Building from office space into apartments for legislators and staffers.
The Planning Commission authorized a conditional use permit for a marijuana retail operation in Douglas on Tuesday night.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce has announced its opposition to holding a constitutional convention, which will be put to voters later in the year.
The Haines Dispatch Center has identified the need to upgrade its radio dispatch equipment.
Alaska Senate Democrats wrote to Governor Mike Dunleavy Tuesday requesting that this year's $3,200 Permanent Fund Dividend and energy relief check be issued immediately to help Alaskans with high energy costs.
Former President Donald Trump has announced a visit to Anchorage to endorse candidates Sarah Palin, Kelly Tshibaka, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Sealaska Heritage Institute has hired Fairbanks musicians Marc Brown & The Blues Crew to play at its newly-opened arts campus at Heritage Square for the Fourth of July holiday.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Tuesday.
During a recent Capital Chat program, CBJ Tourism Director Alexandra Pierce spoke about Tourism Best Management Practices and how it is listening to Juneau about issues surrounding the return of visitors to the Capital City.
The Juneau Assembly took up the 1% sales tax list from Assembly members.
Former Alaska State Senator and KINY radio host Dennis Egan passed away Tuesday morning at an assisted living home in Salem, Oregon.
The Alaska National Guard has released details about the C-17 that was seen operating in the vicinity of Juneau area Monday afternoon.
Two Juneau organizations are teaming up to create a diaper bank.
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The CBJ Assembly, during a special meeting on Monday, approved moving a pay raise for some city employees, and a procurement issue regarding the wastewater treatment plant.
The Juneau school district has approved a contract with their classified and support staff union.
Tlingit and Haida have opened a cooling center for elders and others in downtown.
During Sealaska corporation's annual meeting last weekend, a majority of shareholders voted in favor of a resolution seeking to remove the 1/4 Alaska Native blood quantum for descendent class shares.
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer was named "Chief of the Year" on Saturday during the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Center graduation ceremony in Sitka.
The Douglas 4th of July Committee has announced that Joe Tompkins, an award-winning USA Paralympic Skier, will be the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Douglas parade.
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A 13-year-old on a bicycle in Juneau was struck by a car Saturday.
The Juneau Police Department has made arrests after an alleged shoplifting incident turned into something more serious.
The Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition held a reproductive justice rally at the Dimond Courthouse Saturday.
Sealaska Heritage Institute's Board of Trustees has named Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, or People of the Inland, as the lead dance group for Celebration 2024.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council hosted its first market event of the year.
Two structures in southeast Alaska are now considered historical civil engineering landmarks on a national level.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski has described as responsible and “targeted” a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing gun violence in the country.
Temperatures will soar starting late this weekend into the middle of next week across the northern and central inner channels.
Four emergency responders in Juneau received coins last week signifying a successful CPR rescue in response to a patient going into cardiac arrest, and Fire Chief Rich Etheridge said the coin is part of an effort to increase CPR save rates in the capital city.
A rockslide onto a dock in Skagway has seen a large cruise ship skip a Thursday port of call.
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchityl reported cruise traffic numbers so far for the cruise season while a guest on Action Line.
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The campaign manager for Republican Tara Sweeney says the campaign does not plan to sue over a finding released by Alaska elections officials that Sweeney cannot advance to the special U.S. House election following the withdrawal of Al Gross.
The Alaska Division of Elections has determined that Republican state Rep. David Eastman is eligible to run for reelection.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state is leading the way nationally in mariculture permitting.
Juneau Raptor Center is not currently taking any birds in due to concerns over the Avian Flu.
A ribbon-cutting for the new Rotary Park pavilion in Juneau happened on Wednesday evening in the Valley.
The tap water for the City and Borough of Sitka has been recognized nationally after taking 2nd place at the American Water Works Association taste test competition.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy appeared on Ketchikan Radio Center's Business Matters Monday while visiting Alaska's First City this week.
Temperatures will soar this weekend from the 70s into the 80s for much of Southeast Alaska. By Monday, some locations of the Inner Channels could reach 90 degrees or hotter.
Shareholders of Sealaska are voting on an amendment in their election this year that brings into question the blood quantum requirement to be a descendent shareholder.
The request for an ordinance to repeal the Ketchikan Gateway Borough's non-areawide library powers by John Harrington, a former member of the Ketchikan Assembly, saw no action on Monday night.
A ribbon-cutting for the new Riverside Rotary Park pavilion in Juneau is set for this afternoon.
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Summer is upon Southeast Alaska, as we see the solstice and the longest daylight of the year today.
Dr. Al Gross and former state sen. John Coghill has announced that they will withdraw from both the special general election and regular election for Congress.
Wearing cultural regalia at Juneau graduation are now protected by district policy.
The Juneau Assembly is currently scoring the number of maintenance and building projects the city hopes to conduct if voters approve the temporary 1% sales tax on the October ballot.
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The race for Alaska’s U.S. House seat is taking shape.
The Juneau Black Awareness Association held a Juneteenth celebration and fundraising event at Twin Lakes Sunday.
Juneau Gold Rush days was held over the weekend.
A plaque was installed to honor Doctor George Brown Saturday at Twin Lakes Project Playground.
Several parents of the children who were served floor sealant instead of milk testified before the school board, and say they were notified of the incident early Tuesday afternoon.
The Ketchikan City Council voted 5-2 against an ordinance that aimed to cancel Drag Queen Story Hour at the Ketchikan Public Library.
City Manager Rorie Watt says the recent appropriation by the Assembly of just more than $6 million for a new city hall is the start of a process on whether voters will decide to approve a new city hall.
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Smoke is still lurking across Southeast Alaska thanks to wildfires up north.
The Juneau School District has released an update on the floor sealant incident.
The budget for the City and Borough of Juneau is complete and City finance director Jeff Rogers spoke about the budget process and what comes next.
Juneau Police Lt. Jeremy Weske spoke to the numerous drug busts in the capital city while on action line.
US Coast Guard makes tow rescue in the waters west of Yakutat .
Sen. Murkowski hosts Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis at a Fairbanks banquet.
Two communities and one organization in Southeast have received grant awards from the US department of agriculture.
One of Alaska’s largest private COVID-19 testing providers plans to close its public testing sites in the state by the end of June.
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With all the athletes coming to Juneau for Ironman in August, the Juneau police department will have an increased presence to provide traffic control.
Juneau Fourth of July Parade organizers are looking at participation coming back to pre-pandemic levels this year.
Low-interest rates, tight inventory, and rising home sales prices in 2020 and 2021, further tightened the Alaska housing market.
Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss has spoken with many of the parents whose children were involved in a mishap Tuesday, where they were served floor sealant instead of milk.
Assembly member Michelle Hale spoke to funding for a new Juneau city hall while a guest on action line.
The City and Borough of Sitka approved on first reading ordinance that would ask voters to change Sitka General Code by establishing a consumer’s sale tax on marijuana and marijuana products, in place of the existing consumer’s sales tax.
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The Juneau School District has confirmed that students were served a chemical rather than milk at Glacier Valley Elementary School on Tuesday.
The Juneau School Board has moved to rename Riverbend Elementary to Kax̱digoowú Héen, or “Going Back to Clear Water", a Tlingit name gifted to the school.
Retired Alaska Chief Justice Bud Carpeneti spoke on Capital Chat with Dan-O about the Alliance, a Juneau organization working to make a new Capital Civic Center complex a reality.
A small airplane that had run out of fuel made an emergency landing Monday evening in a commercial area neighboring downtown Anchorage.
The Alaska SeaLife Center admitted two newborn harbor seal pups to the Wildlife Response Program this month.
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Authorities say four participants in an annual marine race from Washington state to Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Monday when some of the contestants’ sailboats capsized.
The City and Borough of Juneau approved the next budget for the city, as well as an unchanged mill rate and funding for a new city hall on Monday.
Candidate for Lt. Gov, Jessica Cook, spoke to her campaign in the Gara/Cook ticket while a guest on action line.
Kits were assembled in Juneau Thursday as part of a new state program, Project Gabe, which will provide emergency opioid response resources to working Alaskans.
The Ketchikan City Council will take up an ordinance this week to remove a drag queen story hour event from the Ketchikan Public Library schedule.
In an awards ceremony Thursday, members of the Juneau Police department and civilians were awarded for their extraordinary acts.
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Alaska elections officials have released initial vote counts in the special primary for the state's only U.S. House seat.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. to finalize the city's budget.
Recently passed education legislation could put Juneau one step closer to universal pre-k.
The Juneau Police Department says they are seeing an increase in community members reporting being the victim of gift card scams and elder fraud.
The Juneau Symphony's 'Night at the Oscars' was performed Saturday and Sunday.
Celebration's Grand Exit complete as of Saturday night.
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Celebration continues in Juneau.
Arias Hoyle made a return to the stage in Juneau on Thursday as part of the Rock Auk'w series at the Crystal Saloon.
A Juneau man has been indicted on charges of sexually abusing a minor.
Alaska House Majority Leader Chris Tuck says he will not seek reelection this year.
Alaska state education commissioner Michael Johnson is stepping down from the role he has held for six years on June 30.
The Juneau symphony will be hosting their "Night at the Oscars" music event this weekend.
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Celebration 2022's Grand Entrance kicked off Wednesday night as dance groups from all over Southeast Alaska and the Interior converged on Centennial Hall.
A new arts campus opened its doors to Juneau Wednesday.
Juneau police have arrested two men on suspicion for trying to import drugs from Washington.
The Hoonah City Council met as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday night, and one of the items discussed was the implementation of a TV and film crew permitting process.
Candidate for Lt. Governor, Heidi Drygas, spoke about her candidacy while a guest on Action Line.
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A search and rescue operation was undertaken just before 2 p.m. Tuesday at Middle Point, for a small plane that went into the water on the backside of Douglas.
There is an increasing level of concern about the availability and affordability of housing in the community.
Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl spoke on Action Line about funding passed during the 32nd Alaska Legislature that will benefit the City and Borough of Juneau.
A Juneau man has been arrested on suspicion of trying to import drugs from Arizona.
Juneau police have arrested a local woman in connection with a DUI on Monday morning.
Canoes landed at Auke Rec Tuesday afternoon following a week long journey to Juneau.
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The Alaska state public health emergency order related to COVID-19 will be rescinded in July.
A Washington woman has been arrested in Juneau on suspicion of trying to bring drugs into Alaska.
Former Legislator and State Commissioner, Nancy Dahlstrom, spoke about her Lt. Governor candidacy on the Dunleavy/Dahlstrom ticket while a guest on Action Line.
A new beginner disc golf course at the Treadwell trail is in the works in Juneau.
The Aak'w Rock Side Stage music fest is coming to Juneau this week.
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A recent article in an online Triathlon magazine out of Canada recently asked whether price-gouging for accommodations was occurring in the run-up to Ironman Alaska.
Trail Mix celebrated World Trail Day on Saturday with two events.
At this year's Celebration, two dance groups from Wrangell will lead the way for the first time in four years.
The Quilt show was hosted at Centennial Hall over the weekend of June 4th and 6th.
Cancer survivors and people with loved cancer survivors walked from Marine Park to Bill Overstreet Park in a celebration of life.
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Susan Bell, the principal partner at McKinley Group, spoke to the Juneau Assembly Finance Committee about the Juneau Economic Plan her firm has worked on.
CCFR responded to two small fires in the downtown area on Wednesday.
Dates and times have been picked out for the public to meet the three finalists in Bartlett Regional Hospitals' effort to hire a CEO.
Hoonah Police Chief Eric Hurtado spoke with News of the North this week about a recent memo from the city attorney showing an investigation into possible unauthorized access to police department cameras and audio.
Election offices where voters can vote early in the special congressional primary election have opened.
The Sitka Sportsman's Annual Salmon Derby is underway, and the first weekend results are in.
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The biennial event Celebration, an event bringing together clans from Southeast Alaska and beyond, is next week.
Conditions remain dry across Southeast Alaska and temperatures will rise to the upper 70s across much of the region over the next few days.
Progress is being made on developing a new CBJ election center that the Assembly passed a resolution on last summer.
The Hoonah City Council requested an investigation of Mayor Gerald Byers and City Administrator Dennis Gray over allegations of improper access to closed-circuit video cameras located at the Hoonah Department of Public Safety.
Alaska Airlines says to expect more delays.
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Captial City Fire and Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning that sent one person, the sole occupant, to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Coast Guard rescued two people from a kayak taking on water about one nautical mile West of Spuhn Island in Juneau Saturday.
Juneau Gold Rush days which is coming back to Juneau after a 2-year absence due to the pandemic.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post 5559 and American Legion Post 25 held ceremonies Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Yaakoosgé Daakahídi, Juneau Douglas, and Thunder Mountain High Schools held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 all throughout Sunday.
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Tlingit & Haida held a virtual native issues Congressional candidate forum.
With the news of Senate President Peter Micciche declining to run in 2022, Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl weighed in on his thoughts of working with the Senate President.
Juneau School Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss addressed safety in the school district while a guest on Action Line.
Three finalists have been selected by the Board of Directors for the Chief Executive Officer position following a nationwide search earlier this spring.
The US Coast Guard Cutter Liberty is being assigned to Valdez.
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Alaska Senate President Peter Micciche announced he will not seek reelection in 2022.
The Juneau Docks and Harbors Board meets tonight to take up the department's project request list for the city's temporary 1% sales tax increase that will be put to voters later this year.
Juneau Police will maintain beefed up patrolss with high school graduation and memorial day occurring over the long weekend.
Na-Dena, the joint venture between Huna Totem Corporation and Doyon, has announced the construction of a new cruise destination in Klawock.
The City and Borough of Sitka Police Department are investigating an arson at one of the harbors in town.
The League of Women Voters Juneau is aiming to take the mystery out of how run for public office.
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The Glory Hall appealed a decision on a recent permit denial.
As the Juneau Assembly weighs a number of options in covering the tax revenue loss from exempting sales tax on food, the Juneau Chamber voiced its opposition to applying a seasonal 1% sales tax increase to cover that.
Governor Mike Dunleavy gave opening remarks at the first Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, a three-day event where some 90 speakers and a total of nearly 500 attendees are meeting to strategize on how to lower energy costs in Alaska.
Angoon Mayor Maxine Thompson revealed on the KINY Morning Show that some dance groups from her community will not be attending Celebration 2022.
The gondola purchased by the CBJ from an Austrian ski resort, Galsterberg, is set for a long voyage to Southeast Alaska.
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Governor Dunleavy has a running mate, former commissioner and legislator Nancy Dahlstrom.
An appeal is coming from officials at the Glory Hall regarding a denied permit to covert their previous location downtown into an emergency shelter.
Members of the Juneau Community Foundation spoke on Action Line about the about $2 million in funding that will be going to a number of local organizations in the city.
The City and Borough of Sitka will consider a resolution tonight to apply for a grant with the Alaska State Library to develop a statewide plan to uncover and share Alaska Native boarding school, orphanages, and education history.
Documents from a Hoonah City Council meeting earlier this month reportedly show that City Attorney James Sheehan found no wrongdoing on the part of Hoonah Mayor Gerald Byers in the hiring and subsequent dismissal of a police officer.
Authorities are conducting a death investigation after a Houston woman went overboard during a cruise.
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Rachel Alford from Fairbanks, Alaska, the volunteer Admin lead for Alaska and Western Washington with Rubicon spoke with News of the North about classes they are hosting in Juneau this week and what Rubicon stands for.
A study on a Second Crossing to Douglas is underway, and the project planner said they are at a point where they are conducting public outreach.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising consumers to double-check their jars of Jif peanut butter.
Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition Science Director Rebecca Bellmore gave a presentation to the Ketchikan City Council last week on the organization’s ongoing fecal bacteria monitoring project at Ketchikan’s beaches.
It was the Last Chance Mining Museum's opening weekend and they are looking for volunteers.
Tlingit and Haida held a community picnic for graduates of all ages on Saturday.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy held an end-of-session press conference on Thursday.
Juneau representative Andi Story spoke on Action Line regarding her vote on the PFD amount.
The City and Borough of Juneau is considering a ballot proposition to construct a new City Hall in downtown.
The Juneau Police Department is undertaking a project to upgrade it's radio infrastructure, and the departments chief said the project will span a number of years.
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The Alaska Legislature approved a state spending package late Wednesday that would pay residents about $3,200 this year after a vote that would have boosted the payout to about $3,850 narrowly failed in the House.
Two finalists for the "$1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge" are from Southeast Alaska, and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo was in Juneau to meet with finalists.
The Chief of Juneau Police spoke on the new armored rescue vehicle while a guest on action line, stating it will be vital to the departments work.
Ketchikan Borough Mayor Rodney Dial informed the KGB Assembly this week of his intent to veto funding to Ketchikan Pride Alliance.
Reports include: The Coast Guard called off a search for a person in the water near Eldred Rock in Lynn Canal on Tuesday.
Alaska lawmakers tasked with negotiating a budget deal have reached a tentative agreement that would pay residents more than $3,000 this year.
The Juneau Assembly was presented the first steps towards exploring a maritime green corridor, aimed at accelerating the deployment of zero-emission ships and operations between Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington.
Mendenhall Golf Course founder Thomas File was honored In Memoriam by the members of the 32nd Alaska state legislature on Tuesday.
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The Capital City Republican Women held a GOP forum for a select group of candidates to succeed the late Don Young on Monday night.
The weeks long search for a missing seven-year-old ended Sunday after two individuals tipped off to authorities the remains of a child.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday the sentencing of a Wasilla man who killed a habor seal using an AR15-style firearm.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has authorized President Pat Pitney to implement ‘best and final offer’, and are asking legislators for a faculty pay raise.
Sealaska Heritage will hold a grand opening for the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus in June during its biennial dance-and-culture festival, Celebration.
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The CEO of Alaska Airlines says the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month.
The U.S. Coast Guard is calling on every military member, civilian, Auxiliary, retiree, and family member associated with the branch of service to help recruit new members.
House Bill 123 passed in the Senate on Friday. The bill proposes to formally recognize Native Tribes in Alaska.
The Alaska House has voted against accepting a state spending package passed by the Senate that included payments of about $5,500 to residents.
On Saturday, the Salvation Army of Juneau celebrated 100 years of serving the local community.
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Amelia Wilson, a member of the Hoonah City Council, was removed from her vice mayoral position.
A Ketchikan man has been indicted on two charges of possession of child pornography.
America’s commercial fishing industry fell 10% in catch volume and 15% in value during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A man who stars on a TV show called “The Bear Whisperer” has been accused of illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park and lying about where it was killed.
A new Children's book on Celebration has been released.
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The City and Borough of Juneau is once again recommending masking indoors.
The Juneau Fourth of July Parade Committee has spoken out about what to expect for this year’s festivities.
A U.S. Army soldier died of injuries sustained in a bear attack Tuesday.
The Senate has fallen far short in a vote toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
A new federal study shows the U.S. government supported more than 400 Native American boarding schools aimed at assimilating Native children.
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The Senate has passed a state spending package that includes dividends of about $4,200 to residents this year plus “energy relief” checks of $1,300.
The U.S. Interior Department is expected to release a report Wednesday that it says will begin to uncover the truth about the federal government's past oversight of Native American boarding schools.
The May edition of Alaska Economic Trends, Prepared by the research and analysis unit in the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce development, looks at where Alaska residents migrate to within the state.
On Saturday, May 14, The Salvation Army of Juneau will celebrate 100 years serving the local community.
Next year is the deadline for air travelers to get their Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards.
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The Alaska Senate has passed an amendment calling for a larger than usual dividend, which would be approximately $4,300 per Alaskan.
The Philippine Consulate General office will provide services in Juneau this month.
Sealaska’s 2022 proxy will include a resolution that would eliminate the requirement to document blood quantum in order to qualify for shares.
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A local political action group is asking Juneau registered voters to approve a ballot referendum regarding the city's Mandatory Disclosure of Real Estate Values in Transactions code.
A report is stating that Alaska Airlines pilots are just days away from voting on striking.
The Coast Guard cutter Reef Shark has transited the Panama Canal during its voyage north to the Capital City.
UAS is offering a STEPS summer program for students 16 through 24.
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The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Awareness Day rally and march was held at the Capitol on Thursday.
The Deputy Chief of Juneau Police fielded questions from the Juneau Chamber at their weekly Luncheon, and spoke on the department's radio infrastructure.
According to Deputy City Manager Robert Barr, the Carnival Spirit, which is scheduled to arrive in Juneau on Saturday morning, disembarked more than 100 passengers infected with COVID-19 in Seattle before resuming its trip north.
Legislation affecting the state's Ocean Ranger Program has sparked concerns from an advocacy group in southeast, who are calling for the program to remain and be re-instated, so that the monitoring of cruise ship discharges can continue.
The Juneau Assembly approved additional funding for the used Austrian Gondola, in light of the potential of higher shipping costs.
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House Bill 104, which would provide a gas-tax holiday, and a future surcharge on refined fuels, passed on a 36-2 vote in the house Wednesday.
The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee took up a number of budget items on Wednesday.
The assembly public works and facility committee was given a presentation on the need for a new city museum.
Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl honored the late Senate Secretary Nancy Quinto during the floor session on Wednesday.
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During a press conference to address what he is calling a Fentanyl crisis in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Tuesday that the majority of the illicit drug is coming from Mexico, with help from China.
The Juneau Off-Road Association and Trail Mix are recipients of a $10,000 award from Polaris Inc.’s TRAILS Grant Program, for the 35-mile off-road vehicle park.
In an effort to save costs on shipping out biosolids from Juneau to down south, the assemblys public works and facilities committee moved on a proposal to purchase a crusher.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, one of the few Senate Republicans in favor of protecting abortion access, reacted with alarm Tuesday to the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
The repairs to the Statter Harbor "D Float" after a storm damaged it now has a completion date.
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After more than an hour of discussion between leadership of Juneau Police Department, Capital City Fire Rescue, and the borough's Committee of the Whole, the decision on whether to purchase an armored rescue vehicle will continue at the Assembly level.
Following the move by the Juneau Assembly to enter negotiations with Native Corporation Goldbelt regarding their interest to fund the installation, President and CEO Mchugh Pierre spoke on action line about the progress.
Senate Bill 140, which would require public schools to designate their athletic teams as male, female, or co-ed – and a student who participates in an athletic team designated female would need to be female based on her biological sex -- came before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.
Juneau Docks and Harbors has installed ten welcome signs along the wharf facing the Alaska Steamship Dock.
US Senator Dan Sullivan and North Slope Alaskan Native leaders held a press conference on Monday regarding the Biden Administration’s plan for the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska.
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The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, has been confirmed in Alaska in a non-commercial backyard flock of chickens and ducks in the Mat-Su Borough.
The Juneau Planning and Zoning Commission passed an extension to a conditional use permit for a cold weather warming shelter at Resurrection Lutheran Church in downtown.
Open burning is allowed in the Mendenhall and Lemon Creek Valleys as of Sunday, May 1st.
The annual litter clean up in Juneau was Saturday.
The Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole meets tonight.
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Two Alaska drug taskforces seized more than $356,000 worth of illegal narcotics in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska this week.
The Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 166, which removes the requirement for vehicles in Alaska to have a front license plate.
Bartlett Regional Hospital provided its budget requests to the CBJ on Wednesday.
Eaglecrest Ski Area General Manager Dave Scanlan has just returned from a trip to Europe to inspect a gondola the City & Borough of Juneau is planning to purchase.
The Gastineau Channel Little League will hold their opening day ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday on Adair Kennedy Field. This is the first time in three years Juneau has held the ceremonies.
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HB 106 a bill that would raise the age of missing person cases required to be reported to federal officials from 18 to 21, passed the state senate will now go to the governor's office for a signature.
Friends of the Flags will install U.S. state flags along Egan Drive between 10th Street and Marine Way on Sunday, May 1, beginning at 7 a.m.
At the end of Monday night's Assembly meeting, the planned purchase of an armored vehicle for use by the Juneau Police Department was front and center.
The University of California Native American Opportunity Plan – a new program that will advance efforts to expand student diversity and make the University of California more affordable and accessible for Native American and Native Alaskan undergraduate and graduate students - has been announced.
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The Juneau board of education has moved to return to optional masking, citing new understanding on the city’s covid risk data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would extend the governor’s Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
The U.S. Interior Department has issued a decision to limit roughly half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and gas leasing.
The annual Litter Free Clean-up in Juneau is happening this Saturday.
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The Norwegian Bliss cruise ship pulled into port Monday, it was the first large cruise ship in Juneau in two years.
After previously endorsing Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s bid for re-election, the Alaska Republican Party, at their convention in Fairbanks, endorsed Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce.
On May 1, UAS will be having two commencement ceremonies.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly met on Monday night for a marathon session, covering a number of topics related to the forthcoming budget.
Perseverance Theater's original cast and design team has returned two years later to resume performances of Fun Home after they had to cancel their show in March of 2020.
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Regional commuter airline Alaska Seaplanes announced roundtrip service between Sitka and Wrangell will be available next month.
Alaska and the nation faced a critical lack of child care after the pandemic hit, but the shortage began long before COVID-19.
Hundreds of small earthquakes have been reported near a volcano in southeast Alaska believed to have been dormant for at least 800 years.
The Juneau Chamber Thursday awarded its 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award to home and consensus builder, Bruce Denton.
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Among the 48 candidates to fill Alaska's lone congressional seat with the death of Don Young are the co-chairs of his re-election campaign and both Republicans have received important endorsements.
The Finance Committee in the State House Wednesday reported out two measures sponsored by Juneau Representative Andi Story dealing with the funding of education.
The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission has released a new report on domestic violence in the state.
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Juneau Douglas High School Principal Paula Casperson has been named the Region 5 Principal of the year for 2022 by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Alaska State Senate approved the Alaska Reads Act, and also took up a House Resolution which calls for the responsible development of the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a fire on Mendenhall Boulevard Tuesday afternoon.
The Assembly Committee of the Whole discussed exempting the sales tax on food during its work session Monday evening.
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The North Douglas Highway remains closed to general traffic after a rockslide blocked the road.
The Juneau Board of Education is set to meet tonight, and up for introduction is a policy protecting the use of native regalia during graduation.
A symposium on infrastructure is being held in Anchorage
450 whitter has been selected as the site the city will investigate as the new city hall.
The assembly is moving forward in negotiations with Goldbelt on financing the gondola for eaglecrest.
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Holland America Line is on its way to Alaska.
The Alaska State House of Representatives approved an operating budget for next fiscal year during debate Saturday after wading through close to 90 amendments this past week.
The Juneau Assembly got its first brush at the city managers proposed budget during their Finance Committee meeting this week.
The Whittier Street site has emerged as the staff recommendation for a new city hall, which will be taken up at tonights Juneau assembly meeting.
For the month of March, Juneau and the Panhandle were pretty wet!
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Following the Juneau Assembly's move this week to not suspend its sister city tie with the Russian city of Vladivostok, the Foreign Ministry Office in Vladivostok posted kiny's story to its official profile on its Telegram messaging service.
The Alaska State House will now debate the full operating budget for next fiscal year after wading through nearly 90 amendments this week.
Former Juneau Assemblymember and current Vice President of the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors, Rosemary Hagevig, has passed away.
Former Anchorage State Senator and Republican candidate for Governor Arliss Sturgulewski has passed away.
The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority was awarded more than half a million dollars in grants to beneficiary-serving organizations including one Angoon and three in Juneau in the third quarter of the fiscal year.
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The State House of Representatives has approved an amendment to the operating budget bill on the floor for debate that removes state funding for abortion services.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce has released results of its CBJ Sales Tax Proposal Survey just as the Assembly begins the process of crafting a budget for the next fiscal year.
Juneau Police have identified the woman they have arrested after she allegedly fired a handgun several times Tuesday afternoon on the Brotherhood Bridge Trail near Thunder Mountain High School.
Sitka Police released details Wednesday morning on an arrest following a search warrant execution last year resulting in authorities locating meth, guns, among other things.
There have been bear sightings all across the Juneau area as the bruins come out of hibernation following a long winter.
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Juneau Police responded to a report of several gunshots in the area of the Brotherhood Bridge Trail near Thunder Mountain High School Tuesday afternoon.
The State House will continue to debate amendments to the operating budget again today following debate that lasted until 4:30 Tuesday afternoon.
The Southeast Indigenous Transboundary Commission has issued a statement following a summit calling for the survival of wild salmon.
The Assembly will begin its budget review at tonight's Finance Committee meeting.
The Juneau information survey the city held yielded over 1000 responses, and respondents say social media is not preferred.
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Juneau Assembly votes down suspending Russian sister city relationship.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced Monday that she will support the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who has been nominated to be a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Former President Donald Trump announced that he is backing former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in her bid for Alaskas house seat in the US congress.
The State House Monday unanimously approved a missing person bill aimed at youth.
State troopers say there have been multiple instances in the last several weeks of a warrant arrest scam involving bitcoin payment for bail.
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The list of candidates running for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat now totals 51.
The Southeast Alaska Animal Medical Center plans to close.
The proposal to purchase a gondola ski lift for the Eaglecrest Ski Area has received a big shot in the arm.
No ordinances are up for public hearing or action, but numerous other ordinances will be introduced at tonights regular meeting of the Assembly including the proposed budget for next fiscal year.
Airlines have canceled more than 3,300 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing bad weather in Florida and other issues.
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A second COVID-19 booster is now approved and available in Juneau.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its risk advisory for cruise ship travel following two years of issuing warnings to travelers about the possibility of contracting COVID 19 onboard a cruise.
The Federal Agriculture Department has announced the first wave of investments to be made exclusively in Southeast Alaska.
Alaska Senior United States Senator Lisa Murkowski called the President's oil plan "half-baked and irresponsible."
The deadline for the Alaska Housing Homeowner Assistance program administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is coming up Monday.
The Huna Totem Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Line are teaming up again, this time in the Prince William Sound port city of Whittier.
Members of the Alaska Professional Fire Fighters Association rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Thursday to urge passage of House Bill 55.
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The Alaska House has canceled another floor session over what Speaker Louise Stutes said was an unwillingness by some minority Republican lawmakers to comply with masking rules.
Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl's measure dealing with PFAS contamination passed out of the Senate Resources Committee Wednesday.
With candidates turning up to run for Alaska's lone seat in the US House, we spoke with Nick Begich III on Action Line about his race.
The Glory Hall and Housing First are joining forces.
A Tlingit A'akw name has been gifted to the Riverbend elementary school and leaders hope to make it the new full name.
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Tensions are flaring in the Alaska House over masking rules imposed during a COVID-19 outbreak, with floor sessions cut short or canceled and minority Republicans decrying what they call delay tactics with the chamber yet to debate a state spending package.
The State of Alaska is joining a coalition of states in a lawsuit over the mask mandate on public transportation.
Congressional leaders are hailing Republican Rep. Don Young as a colorful but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents.
The FBI has released its Internet crime report for 2021.
An Alaska Seafood Processors Pandemic Response Relief Program has been unveiled.
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The State House session Monday was ended early before it was even four minutes old.
A former state lawmaker and an orthopedic surgeon have each announced plans to run for Alaska’s U.S. House seat following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young.
The State Natural Resources Department has placed conditions on 18 mining-contaminated sites.
The deadline to file for the 2022 permanent fund dividend is this Thursday.
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The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld part of redistricting plan impacting Juneau and Northern Lynn Canal.
The statewide unemployment for Alaska during February was 5 point 4 percent, down from 5 point 6 percent in January.
The United Way of Southeast Alaska has some new members and new officers as the result of its annual election.
With the city lowering the covid risk level and removing masking requirements, the school district is preparing to remove its mask requirement on April 4th.
The turnout to a Ukrainian fundraiser, held Friday evening in Juneau, exceeded the expectations of organizers.
Seward's Day is today.
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The suspect in a hit and run case on late on the night of St Patrick's Day last week has been indicted.
The citizens of Juneau have an opportunity this evening to come to the aid of the people, and most notably, the children of war-torn Ukraine during a fundraiser this evening.
The House State Affairs Committee Thursday took up a measure to move Alaska to Daylight Saving Time on a permanent basis.
Citing science, CEOs from airlines like Alaska and Delta have sent a letter to the President calling for an end to mask mandates on planes.
Alaska Senior United States Senator Lisa Murkowski took part this week in a U. S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine barriers to access childcare and to discuss solutions.
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Alaska Congressman Don Young was remembered during floor comments from Alaska's U. S. Senators in the wake of his death last Friday.
The process is underway to replace the 57-year-old state ferry Tustumena.
Pollution recovery efforts and salvage planning continues in Neva Strait near Sitka where the tugboat Western Mariner went aground after colliding with the barge it was towing early Monday spewing oil into the ocean there.
City and Borough of Juneau Assessor spoke to News of the North about the 2022 property assessments.
A new fire truck and ambulance is on the way this summer for Juneau's first responders.
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It will take two elections to fill Alaska's lone House seat in the US congress, according to top state officials.
A vessel involved in the salvage operation in the wake of the Tugboat Western Mariner colliding with the barge it was towing and going aground near Sitka ran into trouble itself.
An explanation from the City and Borough of Juneau Assessor is out explaining the increase in the value of residential property over the last year.
The effort to get the gondola aerial ski lift installed at Juneau's eaglecrest is ongoing.
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A tugboat owned by the Western Tugboat Company spilled an unknown quantity of diesel when it went aground Monday before 5 a.m. in Neva Strait, about 18 miles northwest of Sitka.
The current Department of Health and Social Services will be reorganized effective July 1.
Two prominent candidates who had announced plans to run for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat also intend to run to serve out the remainder of the late-U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term.
AWARES Women of distinction gala was held on Saturday, celebrating the accomplishments of five women.
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Don Young, the longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, has died at the age of 88.
Juneau's Emergency operation center, after being created at the outbreak of the covid pandemic, could be closed soon.
Juneau Police reported Saturday that a suspect was arrested Friday morning in connection with the hit and run accident involving a pedestrian in the Foodland parking lot.
Work on the Visitor Industry Hardship Grant program administered by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Juneau Economic Development Council is complete.
The State House Friday approved of Senate Joint Resolution 5 putting Alaska in support of Ukraine
Brent Kunzler lives in Skagway and works as a physician's assistant at the Dahl Memorial Clinic there but he wants to spend some time in Ukraine.
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The Alaska State House majority is proposing that residents receive a one-time energy relief check given the increase in oil and gas prices.
The Alaska House has narrowly passed legislation that would set a limit on individual contributions to candidates.
Juneau police conducted a training exercise last week with the U.S. navy, and another is slated for next week.
A cash register was stolen at gunpoint from a Togiak convenience store, the suspect is in custody.
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The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee has approved a motion to issue subpoenas in relation to the decision by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees to fire Angela Rodell as its executive director.
Fairbanks Senator Scott Kawasaki will be hosting a PFD Debate on Saturday, March 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alaska Senior United States Senator Lisa Murkowski celebrated at the White House Wednesday when President Biden signed her Violence Against Women Act into law.
The person found dead in the playground area of Big Lake Elementary School in the Mat Su Borough has been identified by Alaska State Troopers.
Juneau police are working to bring online a website that would provide information to the public on missing people in the city.
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The State's Spring Revenue forecast projects a surplus of approximately $3.4 Billion for the next fiscal year. Governor Dunleavy says he'll request a $37-hundred dollar PFD and recommend plowing the surplus into savings.
The man found dead last Thursday afternoon in the water near the Sunny Drive pull-out has been identified as 29-year-old Clifford John K. White.
The U. S. Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent next year.
Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors Chair Kenny Solomon Gross figures there will be a permanent CEO hire in three to four months' time.
Five people were arrested in two different drug busts in Ketchikan.
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The Assembly took up and passed an ordinance amending the long-range waterfront plan to allow for the creation of a cruise ship dock facility at its regular meeting Monday evening.
Alaska Senior U. S. Senator Lisa Murkowski conducted a press availability Monday to talk about the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the so-called Omnibus budget bill, and what it means for Alaska.
Governor Dunleavy talked about how Alaska might be able to assist Ukrainian refugees while a guest on Action Line.
The Juneau Economic Development Council's Innovation Summit is set for this Wednesday and Thursday at Centennial Hall.
A man in the western Alaska village of Kotlik has been arrested for the alleged murder of a woman last Thursday.
The man accused in Fairbanks grocery store shooting in November that killed one person and injured another has been indicted by a grand jury.
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A 19 year old man was shot to death in North Pole early Saturday morning and a suspect is in custody.
The Juneau Police Department is attempting to locate a Juneau man.
The Juneau Assembly is slated to take up a number of topics at its meeting this evening.
The Assembly Finance committee received an update on the gondola ski lift in Austria, that the Eaglecrest Ski Area is asking to Assembly to spend $2 Million for its purchase.
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The Juneau assembly was provided an overview of the buildings that are candidates to be the capital city's new city hall.
The Juneau school board will be discussing masking in the district at their meeting this evening.
Alaska Marine Highway service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia has been restored after over two years.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, crude prices soar, leading to higher pump prices in the U.S.
After receiving emergency communications in the Lake Iliamna area, Troopers called on the assistance of the National Guard as well as the Coast guard in rescuing passengers of a crashed Cessna aircraft.
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The Juneau Assembly gathers for a couple of meetings this evening.
The weather stats for Juneau in February are in.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for additional bans on Russian exports, this time targeting the country's oil and natural gas.
Individuals will be allowed to make unlimited contributions to candidates following a decision by the commission that oversees Alaska campaign finance rules.
National Weather Service office in Juneau is seeking public input on new zones they use to forecast and send out warning messaging to residents.
The Hecla mining company made a presentation at the BMO Global Metals and Mining Conference last week, and reported that it was another solid year at their Greens Creek Mine near Juneau.
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Newly appointed University of Alaska President Pat Pitney made her first State of the University address Thursday at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon.
The House Tribal Affairs Committee Thursday listened to presentations on missing and murdered persons including indigenous persons.
A Ketchikan man is facing sexual abuse of minor and child pornography charges.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has teamed up with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin to introduce legislation to prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas and coal.
The Alaska House of Representatives has approved a measure calling on the United States to supply military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy unveiled a number of state directives and requests Thursday aimed at putting pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
A youth environmental group is working on an initiative in Juneau to encourage the use of reusable and compostable containers.
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The Sealaska Heritage Institute will employ the use of artificial intelligence in working with researchers to further explore the root of the ancestry of Native people in Southeast Alaska.
U. S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy criticized the President in the wake of his state of the union address in regards to the administration's energy policy and how it relates to Russia and the lack of sanctions in that area.
Democratic lawmakers who called on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and Governor Dunleavy to move to divest assets from Russian state-owned companies and the Russian government are looking for other ways to penalize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
There's fallout from last year's breach of T-Mobile data that State Attorney General Treg Taylor is warning Alaskans about.
With the recent COVID risk level being lowered to minimal in Juneau, emergency operations planning section chief Denise Koch was asked on action line what lead to that decision and what changes can residents expect.
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Juneau Police released details Tuesday of an assault at the Glory Hall on Teal Street in the Mendenhall Valley.
Democrats in the State Legislature are calling on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and Governor Mike Dunleavy to divest assets from Russian state-owned companies or the Russian government.
Alaska Airlines says it is temporarily suspending its partnership with a Russian airline over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Troopers and a good samaritan vessel rescued a Homer man Saturday.
House Special Concurrent Resolution 2, aimed at disapproving the Governor's Executive Order 21 that would split the Department of Health and Social Services into two departments passed out of the House Health and Social Services Committee Tuesday.
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The Assembly Monday night approved a $2 Million appropriation to purchase a gondola ski lift for the Eaglecrest Ski Area.
The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center has reduced the community risk to Level 1 Minimal.
The Alaska State House sent a message to Washington State during its deliberations on House Resolution 11 Monday.
Pat Pitney is now the permanent president of the University of Alaska.
Sitka Police issued a press release Monday morning about a school bus driver who is accused of driving drunk with 21 elementary students on board.
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The proposal to spend $2 Million of CBJ general fund monies to purchase a gondola ski lift for Eaglecrest tops Monday night's Assembly agenda.
Three arrests were noted in the latest bulletins from the Juneau Police Department.
Capital and legislative session move bills pending in the Legislature are not good ideas in the opinion of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon. She explained why while a guest on Action Line.
A top Democrat in the Washington Legislature is pulling support of a proposed tax on fuel exported from the state’s five refineries that has been criticized by neighboring states.
The U.S. government says a new border station estimated to cost $187 million will be built near Tok, on Alaska’s eastern border with Canada.
Tim Kissner became the newest officer to fill the ranks of the Juneau Police Department when he was sworn in by Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer during an oath of office ceremony Thursday.
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The CBJ Docks and Harbors Board of Directors have approved a regulation change that calls for applying an annual cost of living increase to most of its fees.
Shaun Arnold will be the new principal of Thunder Mountain High School starting this fall.
Alaska Senior United States Senator Lisa Murkowski said during a special edition of Action Line that she's feeling optimistic about her re-election chances.
There were a couple of traffic accidents in the Mendenhall Valley before eight Thursday morning. One involving a school bus with no children on board ended up being minor.
In the other accident on James Boulevard, both vehicles were totaled, but there were no injuries.
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An officer-involved shooting from Tuesday evening involving a Juneau Police officer, is under investigation
Alaska legislative leaders have voted to make mask-wearing optional at legislative facilities, including the state Capitol.
The CBJ Docks and Harbors Department is hiring for a slew of positions.
Truckers who are inspired by those who blocked traffic and a major international artery in Canada, over COVID-19 mandates, are reportedly trying to stage a similar demonstration in the US.
A Manhattan federal judge says lawyers for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are seeking a new trial on her defamation claims against The New York Times.
A Sitka lawmaker has broken his leg after crashing a paraglider in Anchorage last weekend.
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A measure establishing an Alaska Marine Highway Corporation was heard Thursday by the Transportation Committee in the State Senate.
Governor Mike Dunleavy laid out his priorities for this year's legislative session during a news conference last afternoon.
Weekly COVID case data shows that the virus is continuing to trend down in the capital city.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day was marked by members of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood via Facebook last evening.
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The Alaska Redistricting Board has voted to appeal a decision by a Superior Court Judge that raised concerns about the redrawing of the state’s political boundaries. There was reaction from Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata on the ruling.
Contracts negotiated by the State of Alaska to bring temporary nurses to Alaska including Juneau are expiring, although they are now being done incrementally rather than all at once which was originally scheduled to happen last month.
Alaska U. S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have co-sponsored legislation that would ban Russian seafood imports.
An effort has been mounted to collect nearly 20,000 DNA samples that are lawfully owed to the State of Alaska.
The State Department of Health and Social Services reports 863 cases of COVID-19 on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
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Alaska United States Senator Dan Sullivan was asked for his evaluation of the Ukraine situation and threat of an invasion by Russia
A provision in a U.S. Senate bill would expand tribal court jurisdiction for up to 30 Alaska tribes as part of a pilot program aimed at addressing high rates of violence.
Debate over electric ferries ensued during a House Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday.
While capital city fire and rescue is slated to acquire a new fire ladder truck, a new ambulance is also in the works
A bill on seafood tax credits cleared the Alaska senate Tuesday.
Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its campaign to encourage guests to support local Alaskans across the state through the Shop Local Alaska program.
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Selection of a new city hall in Juneau has been narrowed down to two choices.
The Juneau Assembly is moving forward a proposal that calls for buying a used Austrian gondola for eaglecrest
Gubernatorial Candidate Les Gara has selected a running mate.
Emergency responders in Juneau are adding a tool in the community to help respond to opioid overdoses
Community members gathered in front of the whale statue in Juneau last evening to mark three years since the disappearance of Juneau resident Tracy Lynn Day.
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There's a tentative plan that calls for students to return to Riverbend Elementary later this month
The Juneau School District has completed a nationwide search for candidates to become the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School.
Three bills have been introduced by Governor Mike Dunleavy addressing sex-related crimes in the state.
Three Assembly Committees take up a wide variety of matters during meetings Monday.
Fred Meyer stores are serving as an access point for free non-surgical N95 masks.
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A resolution regarding the oversight of the Alaska Marine Highway was presented to the Mid-Session Summit of the Southeast Conference prior to its adjournment Thursday following three days of meetings.
Juneau Police released details Thursday of a drug bust made Tuesday afternoon.
Several questions were posed to City and Borough of Juneau and Juneau Off-Road Association officials during a public meeting Wednesday evening on the proposal to use CBJ owned property near Mile 35 as an area for off-road vehicles.
An initiative is underway in Southeast Alaska encouraging residents in several communities to convert to heat pumps.
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While Juneau lowers its COVID-19 community risk level the state reports over 26-hundred new cases and over 20 deaths statewide.
The 50th State of the Judiciary Address was delivered Wednesday to a joint session of the Legislature.
One part of the state ombudsman's report on her investigation of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage dealt with a complaint regarding a hostile or discriminatory work environment.
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney, who has been interim since 2020, has announced that she is interested in taking on the position permanently, UAS Chancellor Dr. Karen Carey is thrilled with the announcement.
The feature article in the February edition of Alaska economic trends focused on the history of the military's impact on Fairbanks.
The hotel that has served for nearly three decades as the Anchorage-based headquarters for the world’s most famous sled dog race will end its association with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race next year.
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Alaska is experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years.
University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney has indicated her interest in taking on the position on a permanent basis during the Southeast Conference summit in Juneau.
Members of the Juneau School Board were updated on the repairs at Riverbend Elementry school, which was inundated with water last month after a pipe burst.
State of Alaska Ombudsman Kate Burkhart has released her findings of an investigation of Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage.
A proposal for an off-road vehicle park at about Mile 35 will be the subject of a public meeting tonight.
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The Assembly took up and passed an ordinance rezoning on North Douglas from D-15 to Light Commercial during its regular meeting last evening. Its the first legislation the Systemic Racism Review Committee flagged.
The southeast conference's mid-session summit kicks off today in Juneau.
Alaska truck drivers have rallied in support of their counterparts in Canada who oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates with a convoy.
Tlingit & Haida has announced the relaunch of the Rescue Small Business Relief program.
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has released its 5th annual Small Business Survey Report, providing an overview of how the state’s small business sector fared during the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent economic recovery.
The donation drive conducted in Juneau over the weekend to help support Tongan-Alaskans whose family members experienced destruction to their homes during last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami was successful.
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The Juneau Police Department's investigation of the Freedom Convoy a week ago Saturday is hindered since they really don't know who to contact.
A Juneau man has been sentenced in federal court to prison for illegally possessing a firearm during an encounter with a Juneau Police Officer over two years ago.
Alaska House leaders have backed away from a proposal to strip committee assignments from a lawmaker who has acknowledged being a member of the far-right Oath Keepers.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing this week to discuss areas where Congress can help improve implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
There are several items up for action during Monday evening's regular meeting of the Juneau Assembly.
At long last, there may be a site for off-road vehicles in Juneau.
Juneau saw record breaking precipitation Janurary.
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A Craigslist posting lead to the arrest of a Thorne Bay man attempting to sell stolen boat motor.
Legislation to change the way members of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees are appointed is now in the legislative hopper.
An Anchorage grand jury this week indicted a mother and daughter accused of collaborating in a scheme to defraud the state’s Medicaid program.
Juneau Crime Line has another way for citizens to provide tips thanks to a free smart phone app provided to it by Crime Stoppers USA.
A donation drive to help support Tongan Alaskans whose family members suffered destruction to the homes in last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami will occur this weekend.
A proposal for an off-road vehicle park at about Mile 35 will be the subject of a public meeting Wednesday, February 9.
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The topic of removing the sales tax on food in Juneau was explored by the Assembly's finance committee last evening.
Wednesday's scheduled session of the 40 member Alaska State House was scuttled since only 14 members were in attendance since a large portion of body had been exposed to COVID-19
The state of Alaska has settled with two psychiatrists who said they were wrongfully fired when Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy took office.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is due back in a New York City courtroom more than a week after her libel trial against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19.
Kelly Stewart is now the permanent assistant principal at Thunder Mountain High School.
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Saturday's Freedom Convoy did not obtain a permit before parading a couple of hundred honking vehicles, including big trucks, on the community.
The Juneau assembly finance committee meets tonight, with members discussing an amendment to property sales price disclosure.
Juneau City Hall is looking for public comment on City Manager Rorie Watt's recommendations on how to allocate Marine Passenger Fees.
Campaign contribution filings show Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski ended the year with more than six times the cash on hand as her chief Republican rival, Kelly Tshibaka.
The director of the Ted Stevens Airport has announced his departure.
It was one hundred years ago January 30 that First National Bank Alaska opened its doors for business.
An Alaska lawmaker says he is doing well after suffering what he described as a near-fatal heart attack last week.
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The Alaska House tabled action during its floor session Monday on a proposal to remove from legislative committees Wasilla Representative David Eastman who has said he joined the Oath Keepers far-right organization years ago.
Two residents of Southeast Alaska are among the 17 Alaskans Governor Dunleavy has just appointed to boards and commissions.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in letters to seven governors, is reaffirming the need for members of their states' Army and Air National Guards to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine or lose their Guard status.
The State of Alaska’s free COVID-19 airport testing program ended Monday.
The SEAlink Fiber Optic project that will connect Prince of Wales Island and Juneau is two years ahead of its original schedule.
The brand new month of February starts out with a winter storm warning from the Juneau Forecast Office.
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The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee is moving forward with its investigation of the dismissal of former Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Executive Director Angela Rodell.
The Board of Directors at AWARE have selected their 2022 Women of Distinction honorees.
Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss talked to the House Ways and Means Committee late last week on the need to inflation-proof the state's budget for education
Scores upon scores of vehicles including big trucks sounding horns the entire way participated in a convoy through the downtown area Saturday afternoon to proclaim their freedom.
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by 16 young Alaskans who claimed long-term effects of climate change will devastate Alaska and interfere with their individual constitutional rights.
A brief stand-off in the southcentral community of Tyonek ended Saturday after the gunman gave up to authorities.
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has decided that the 87th Annual Tribal Assembly will be held virtually due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Alaska is leading the nation for the number of Omicron cases on a per capita basis.
Riverbend elementary students have been attending school at chapel by the lake after a pipe broke at the school, School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss said they should know more in a week or two when students can return to the school.
Juneau Representative Andi Story offered her reaction to the Governor's State of the State Address.
Alaska Air Group reported its fourth-quarter net income of $18 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Alaska Legislature has rejected a proposal that called for higher annual salaries for lawmakers but restrictions on the daily allowance they can receive during sessions.
The last chance to see Atomic Island at the Alaska State Museum is Saturday, January 29.
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The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 5,497 new COVID-19 cases for Monday and Tuesday.
The third annual drawing of the Permanent Fund Dividend Education Raffle was held in Juneau
The State of Alaska has joined Texas in federal court to stop the federal government from requiring members of the National Guard to obtain COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of their service.
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau announces a promotion and a new hire.
The Alaska Senate has unanimously rejected a proposal that would raise the annual salary for lawmakers.
The American Lung Association has released its 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report for Alaska.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered his fourth state of the state address before the legislature last evening.
The City and Borough of Juneau is holding a public forum on the New City Hall Today.
The State of Alaska's free COVID-19 testing at Juneau's Airport will end Monday, January 31.
The Native Corporation Goldbelt reports a record revenue year for 2021.
The tourism hardship grant created in a partnership between the Juneau chamber of commerce and the Juneau economic development council has ended its application process.
The Sealaska Native Corporation has come out in support of a resolution sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young to ensure low-income women and children have access to culturally relevant, nutritious foods.
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The City and Borough of Juneau experienced a problem during its second by mail election last fall when over 300 ballots were not postmarked by the U. S. Postal Service and thus were not counted.
Alaska continued to gain jobs in December as it continues to rebound from the pandemic.
The state's annual vital statistics report for 2020 has been released by the Alaska Division of Public Health.
Multiple prostitution patron stings were conducted earlier this month in Fairbanks and Anchorage resulting in charges against 22 men who attempted to solicit sex.
The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee was updated on the four alternatives for a new City Hall during its meeting over the Noon hour Monday.
The Juneau assembly committee of the whole discussed changes to Juneau's long-range waterfront plan during their meeting last evening.
Two masked men made off with an ATM machine in the Mat-Su community of Butte early Monday morning.
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One was arrested in Juneau after police investigated reports of residents being shot at with a BB gun Saturday night.
The Assembly Committee of the Whole meets Monday evening and will take up a variety of matters including a change to the waterfront plan.
News of the North and the CBJ Clerk's Office experienced great frustration in contacting the postal service to determine why hundreds of ballots from the local election were not postmarked.
The trial has begun in a consolidated case that challenges Alaska’s newly redrawn political boundaries.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is set to give his fourth State of the State address on Tuesday.
The Juneau Police department is in the process of seeking a replacement for their drug dog.
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The director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 23 Operating Budget to the House Finance Committee Thursday.
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he doesn’t see his acceptance of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement as hurting his relationship with the state’s senior U.S. senator, Republican Lisa Murkowski.
Juneau is seeing a rise in COVID cases with 511 new cases since January 14th.
The City and Borough of Juneau reports it has received 26,000 COVID-19 self tests that are ready for pickup.
Juneau's electric Capital Transit bus had a bit of trouble late last year and is facing more difficulty with the cold weather, and the city and borough are working to address that difficulty.
A vehicle collided with a dog team on the Parks Highway near Willow Wednesday afternoon.
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has called on the U.S. Department of State to take a tougher approach toward preventing the deadly drug fentanyl from illegally entering the United States.
The application period for the Cultural Lens Spring Seminar Series for educators sponsored by the Sealaska Heritage Institute is fast approaching.
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The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld ranked-choice voting as a valid election system.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $4 Million to two Juneau organizations aimed at remediating dozens of lower-income family homes in Juneau and Southeast Alaska.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has signed contracts with Goldbelt Transportation and Allen Marine to support the winter ferry schedule in Southeast Alaska.
Police are investigating vandalism at a Russian cemetery in Sitka.
Juneau police continue their efforts to recruit officers.
The Alaska Department of Education provided an update to lawmakers on their top priorities and outlined how they hope to reach the goals despite the ongoing pandemic.
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The second regular session of the 32nd legislature was gaveled in Tuesday.
The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday to the challenge of Alaska's ranked-choice voting election system, scheduled to take effect in this year's balloting.
The Juneau Economic Development Council is working with the Juneau Commission on Aging in establishing a regional Southeast Eldercare Coalition.
Four Anchorage residents have been sentenced for bribery and scheming to defraud the Veterans Administration and the Small Business Administration.
A doctor in Wasilla has been sentenced for illegally dispensing and distributing controlled substances to patients in his medical practice at the Camelot Family Health Clinic.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke to his priorities for this years legislative session during a news conference Monday.
The chair of the Permanent Funds board of directors attended a legislative hearing to Answer questions regarding the termination of Angela Rodell as the fund's CEO.
Masking has been made a requirement at the State Capitol.
Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss talked about the cause of the water line break that will shut down Riverbend Elementary School for at least three weeks while repairs are made during a New of the North interview.
A tourist from Juneau died after a diving incident that took place in Islamorada, Florida.
A new election system, narrowly passed by voters in 2020, is set to be used in Alaska races this year.
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Riverbend Elementary will not open Friday, and we're not talking about the school opening days from now, but weeks.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a Disaster Declaration for the January 11, 2022 Southeast Alaska Storm.
The Southeast Conference will oversee the use of a half-million dollars from U. S. Department of Agriculture to create a blueprint for a mariculture processing facility on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.
According to data from the near end of last year, there are some positive indicators for the state's economy.
The National Park Service is proposing a roughly 400-foot steel bridge along a section of road that runs through Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve.
An inmate who allegedly tried to bring controlled substances into the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai was busted by state correctional officers.
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It's back to school Thursday for most Juneau School District students.
The former head of the Alaska Permanent Fund claims her firing was “political retribution” by board members appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
With lawmakers due to convene on Tuesday for the next regular legislative session, what will shape the session?
The federal government is going to give development of a mariculture industry in Southeast Alaska a boost.
Over 300 Alaska businesses have received Federal relief funding from a state program.
Tlingit and Haida has announced the launch of a new educational YouTube children’s series called "Gumboots Go!"
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For the third day in a row Juneau school children will not return to classes following the holiday break.
Enrollment at Juneau schools is below what the district had projected.
Alaska National Guard troops will deploy to Yakutat to assist in the removal of snow in the Southeast community.
Juneau Police have released additional details into the arrest of a Juneau man on sexual abuse of minor charges.
No one was inside the two buildings that had collapsed in Juneau Tuesday, according to Capital City Fire and Rescue.
An article in the January edition of Alaska Economic Trends prepared by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development forecasts jobs in 2022.
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Juneau Schools will be closed again Tuesday in the wake of the winter storm over the weekend.
Allegations that state correctional officers used excessive force on three inmates at the Anchorage Correctional Complex have been investigated by the Alaska Ombudsman
The Juneau Assembly approved an ordinance adjusting COVID mitigation measures in the borough during their regular meeting last night.
Capital city fire and rescue responded close to 5000 calls in total last year.
The longest-serving magistrate in Alaska is no longer on the bench after writing letters to the editor critical of the Republican party.
The Juneau School Board meets tonight.
The Juneau legislative delegation plans a virtual town hall this week prior to the start of the next session of the Legislature later this month.
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Citing hazardous weather conditions in Juneau, the Juneau School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed today for both students and staff.
The Department of Transportation closed the Thane road due to avalanche hazard.
The Juneau Assembly meets tonight.
The trial of a Maine man who has been charged in the murder and sexual assault of a woman in Alaska nearly three decades ago is set to begin.
An Anchorage man was sentenced to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Anchorage has spent nearly $9,000 on new anti-panhandling signs, but the law the signs refer to was found unconstitutional nearly a decade ago.
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This week, State health leaders are seeing a dramatic rise in covid cases across the state, and say their data indicates that it is the COVID variant omicron.
Do not under any circumstances store your snow shovels and snow blowers for the winter, because the weather service has issued a winter storm watch.
More fallout from the impact of COVID on the airline industry and it involves Alaska Airlines.
Alaska's population has increased from April 2020 to July 2021, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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With many questions about pay at Eaglecrest being sent to Juneau city hall, Officials were briefed on the matter during the assembly finance meeting last night.
Despite the nasty weather and the omicron variant, it appears all systems are go for a return to school in Juneau following the holiday break.
A southwest Alaska school in danger of being lost to erosion is at the top of the state’s list for the construction of a new school building.
A lawsuit filed by students over the State of Alaska's Higher Education Investment Fund has netted the attention of Governor Mike Dunleavy.
Alaska State Troopers say they have located the mother of a baby found abandoned in a cardboard box in frigid conditions in Fairbanks last week.
The results are in for the Alaska Department of Transportation's public opinion survey about the future of transportation in the state, in light of the incoming federal funding.
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Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the Mendenhall Glacier late Tuesday morning on a report that a man fell through the lake ice.
A rural Alaska man who threatened to kill Alaska’s two U.S. senators in a series of profanity-laced voice messages left at their offices in Washington has pleaded guilty to making the threats in exchange for having other charges dropped.
Juneau is experiencing a rise in COVID cases with the community averaging about 38 new cases a day over the long weekend, setting a new 7-day case rate record over the course of the pandemic.
A state panel is proposing to increase the pay of Alaska lawmakers but to cut their per diem allowance.
An Anchorage man is accused of shooting two people and then attempting to elude police.
State Troopers and the Division of Homeland Security will be conducting a test of the statewide Amber Alert System today at 10:20 am.
It comes as no surprise that the National Weather Service says Juneau and Southeast experienced a snowy and cold December.
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Juneau’s community COVID risk level has elevated back to modified High.
Docks and Harbors reports that staff has responded to several sinking vessels over the weekend, and say one has sunk.
The state ferry Kennicott figures to be at the Ketchikan Shipyard for overhaul longer than originally scheduled.
Severe winter storms, extreme winds, and cold temperatures have spurred Governor Mike Dunleavy to declare disaster emergencies for several areas in the state.
With an outage impacting Thane residents since about 10 p.m. Sunday, AELP reports they have restored power.
The first baby of 2022 has arrived at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
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The Thane Road is currently blocked by avalanche debris, the department of transportation says the road is impassible, and they have no ETA on when it will be cleared.
AEL&P says they have received reports of an outage out Thane Road, but with the road closed their crew cannot access the area.
The weather service has a high wind warning that is in effect until 9pm tomorrow for Downtown Juneau, Douglas, and West Juneau.
The application period for the 2022 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend opened at 9 New Year's Day morning.
Former President Trump has heard back from Alaska Governor Dunleavy concerning Trump's endorsement condition.
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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With the state allowing ATVs to be street legal, the Sitka assembly voted to opt-out of the change.
The death of a two-year-old boy on St. Paul Island has led to the arrest of his guardians for murder.
Juneau Police will have beefed up New Years patrols on the street.
147 new COVID cases were reported in Juneau between December 22 and December 28.
The Alaska Division of Elections has announced the 2022 Election Artwork Contest, and this year, are inviting students to participate.
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Alaska Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer will not seek re-election next year. Meyer made his announcement during a press conference Tuesday afternoon to unveil the Election Integrity Bill.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed incumbent Governor Dunleavy in his bid for reelection next year, but on one condition.
The winner of Sealaska Heritage Institute's Celebration 2022 Art Contest is a Haida and Tlingit artist from Georgia.
The 2021/2022 Section 11-A winter personal use king crab season will be open for two days in January. Section 11-A includes Stephens Passage, part of Lynn Canal, and Gastineau Channel.
A pregnant woman in distress near bethel was rescued by the Alaska Air National Guard Monday.
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The Alaska Marine Highway vessel Matanuska is further delayed due to repairs and vendor delays.
Six fugitives from justice have been rounded up in the Matanuska - Susitna Borough.
CCFR responded to a malfunctioning ceiling heater that internally caught fire at Petco Monday afternoon.
A boat in Sitka was a total loss Monday after a fire erupted on the vessel.
The Princess Tours Capital City Classic basketball tournament at Juneau-Douglas Yadaa.at Kalé started on Monday.
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Two women were busted for drugs at Ketchikan's airport after arriving on a flight from Seattle Wednesday.
A grant secured by Sealaska heritage institute will go towards a totem pole trail project on the Juneau Waterfront.
The U. S. Department of Justice has awarded more than $57 Million in grants to Alaska organizations.
For the 66th year, the Alaska National Guard delivered holiday gifts to remote villages this holiday season.
With Christmas over and the new year approaching, there will be an opportunity in early January to dispose of your tree in Juneau.
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The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services says a second case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected in the state.
Joining 23 other states, Alaska has joined a lawsuit which is asking the U.S. District Court in Louisiana to block a nationwide vaccine mandate for workers and volunteers in head start.
A new grant program fueled by the Norwegian Cruise Line donation to Juneau will be open to application beginning Monday and through January 14.
Tlingit & Haida is moving forward with a broadband network project that seeks to fill gaps in broadband internet access in Southeast Alaska via a pilot program in Wrangell.
The state is threatening to sue the federal government in an effort to force clean up of Contamination Left on native corporate Lands.
The application period for the 2022 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend opens at 9 a.m. New Year's Day.
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An investigation by Alaska State Troopers has led to multiple charges against a Juneau man.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a Regional Food System Partnership grant to the Alaska Longline Fisherman's Association.
Juneau Representative Sara Hannan expects 2022 to be a contentious election year in Alaska.
November’s job count in Alaska was 2.4 percent above November 2020.
In the first of five rounds of funding, Alaskan airports will be receiving millions in federal funding from the recently signed into law bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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The Juneau Assembly is taking a look at the COVID mitigation measures and may consider changing them.
Sites for a New City Hall have been narrowed to four locations by the Juneau Assembly.
A boat was ransacked in Juneau Sunday, with $2400 worth of items stolen.
A car that was in a ditch in Juneau was discovered by authorities to be a stolen car.
A scholarship fund for environmental sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast has been bolstered by a Coeur Alaska donation.
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Health officials in the state are still learning more about the new COVID variant as it continues to be identified in a majority of the states in the country, they say that it might already be circulating in the state.
The state capitol building will remain open to the public despite the continuing COVID threat.
A fatal traffic accident was reported by Alaska State Troopers near Mile 55 of the Parks Highway late Friday morning.
A Kotzebue man was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for charges relating to the repeated sexual abuse of a minor.
The Assembly Committee of the Whole takes up funding recommendations for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund during its work session meeting this evening.
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Juneau Representative Andi Story offered her first blush reaction to the Governor's proposed budget for next fiscal year.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration plans again to pursue splitting the state health department into two after a similar proposal was withdrawn earlier this year for additional work.
A group has formed to oppose the upcoming question that will be put to Alaska voters next year, "Shall there be a constitutional convention?"
The Southeast Conference has been chosen as a finalist to receive possibly millions in grant funding from the federal government to develop a both viable and sustainable mariculture industry for coastal Alaska.
Santa Claus is visiting Juneau twice this weekend and will be escorted around by Capital City Fire Rescue.
The contestant from Alaska has been crowned Miss America at an event marking the competition’s 100th anniversary.
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Governor Dunleavy unveiled his budget Wednesday.
The Redistricting Board reviewed lawsuits that have been filed in court against its proposed plan, there are four so far.
The mayor of Alaska’s largest city told officials last October to stop fluoridating the municipal water supply only to reverse himself five hours later when informed that fluoridation was required under city code.
Lawmakers are seeking answers to what they call the "sudden and abrupt" firing of Permanent Fund Director Angela Rodell.
Capital City Fire Rescue coordinated the rescue of a hiker Tuesday.
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has launched a program dubbed the People First Initiative to address several public safety issues facing Alaskans.
The U. S. Attorney's Office briefed the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Tuesday on the work it is doing on the issue of missing and murdered indigenous persons in the state.
A Juneau man was arrested for drug misconduct Monday near Hospital Drive in connection to a mailed package containing about 1.9 ounces of cocaine.
During Mondays Juneau assembly meeting, members heard a report on the successful initial accreditation of the Juneau Police Department by the Oregon Accreditation Alliance.
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The first case of the "Omicron" COVID-19 variant has been reported in Alaska, according to the state's COVID dashboard.
Juneau City Hall reports that the COVID-19 community risk level has been lowered to moderate.
Monday marked a full year since the first shipment of vaccines arrived in Juneau.
With looming increases to leasing costs, the Juneau Assembly has decided to fund the majority of the purchase of the Fisheries Terminal from the University of Alaska Southeast.
Juneau Police are looking for 30-year-old John Edwin Gregory who was reported missing Sunday.
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Governor Dunleavy announced that the backlog of untested sexual assault examination kits, which began compiling in the mid-1990s, has been cleared.
The State Legislature is concerned about the abrupt dismissal of Angela Rodell as the executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.
Two artists are facing federal charges that they faked Native American heritage to sell works at downtown Seattle galleries.
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce has named its state chamber of the year.
The Blood Bank reports that they are in need of O blood type donors in Alaska, they say it is due to the recent heavy use.
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The Alaska Permanent Fund's Board of Trustees voted to remove Angela Rodell as CEO.
Telecommunications company GCI is currently phasing out its traditional cable set-top boxes in favor of streaming services.
Congressman Don Young led House passage of the Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation authored by the congressman, to restore buffalo populations in Alaska Native and Native American communities.
There were hundreds of ballots not counted in Juneau's by mail election in October because their ballots were not postmarked.
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The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
A Juneau man has been arrested on child pornography charges.
A New Mexico Drug Leader was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison for drug trafficking in Sitka.
A new data system confirms a shortage of willing workers in Alaska.
An article in the December edition of Alaska Economic Trends prepared by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development looks at the 2020 census.
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It appears 2021 will prove to be a record year on the number of calls for Capital City Fire Rescue.
With the recent snowfall around Juneau, the risk of avalanches has started to increase and Tom Mattise, the Emergency programs manager and avalanche forecaster for the City of Juneau, has started collecting data on that risk.
A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday charges a Canadian man with committing cyberattacks.
The 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention is next week, and will be held virtually.
Governor Dunleavy held the annual christmas open house at the Governors Mansion Tuesday.
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Residents have gathered in Haines to remember the two people killed by a landslide last year.
With Alaska's US senate delegation introducing updated legislation to allow five southeast communities to form urban native corporations, an organization that has been pushing the effort is encouraged to see the measure be re-introduced.
An issue with the loading ramps for the airport ferry in Ketchikan stopped some residents from catching their flights Saturday Morning.
The state is taking on a new project to replace the aging marine highway vessel Tustumena.
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The body of a man who went missing after their skiff capsized outside of Whittier has been recovered.
Two Men have been Indicted for allegedly dumping an "oily substance" in the Chugach National Forest.
The Juneau Police Department has updated the list of Crimes of the Month, one case involves a stolen car.
The City and Borough of Juneau have begun distributing free at-home COVID tests.
A pet food drive in Juneau, hosted by Grateful Dogs, kicks off this week.
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Following a months-long federal investigation into a drug ring in anchorage, two were sentenced to federal prison for distributing drugs and money laundering.
A number of property owners who have appealed to the city after what they deemed to be a dramatic increase in property taxes have went to superior court.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is suing the Alaska Redistricting Board over recently drawn legislative boundaries that it says dilutes the votes of borough residents.
The Juneau Lions Club has canceled the annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament for March, 2022.
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The state health department reports that many of the people whose deaths were caused by or associated with COVID-19 in Alaska between January 2020 through September 2021 had at least one underlying medical condition.
Data indicates that Juneau's economy has recovered in 2021 with Juneau Economic Development Council Executive Director Brian Holst pointing to a number of indicators.
Alaska State Troopers say DNA and genome sequencing have identified a body found decades ago on Fire Island just west of Anchorage.
The Downtown Business Association's Gallery Walk is coming up this Friday and Saturday.
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The Juneau assembly committee of the whole deliberated on the Capital Civic Center project, the project to expand centennial hall, during their meeting this week.
After a structural support cable in statter harbor broke early Friday morning, Docks & Harbors is working on repairs.
The salvation army in Juneau was busy over the thanksgiving weekend.
A 14-foot lodgepole pine tree harvested from Etolin Island in Wrangell arrived in Juneau, the Together Tree.
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The Juneau Police Department identified the deceased in Saturday's car crash as 37-year-old Lacey Godkin.
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is “very high” based on early evidence, and in Alaska the situation is being monitored by the Department of Health, who held a news conference to discuss the new variant.
Multiple locations were suggested for a new city hall in Juneau, with the lead suggestion being the walmart building in the lemon creek area.
A conservative freshman state legislator has announced plans to run for governor in Alaska, joining a field that includes Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a former governor and a former state lawmaker.
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Saturday morning's fatal traffic accident on Egan Drive near the McNugget Intersection remains under investigation.
The Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole meets this evening.
The Juneau Docks and Harbors Department had applied for a grant under terms of a U. S. Transportation Department program to electrify the two city-owned docks. The project had an estimated cost of 25 million, but it did not make the final list.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating an oil spill at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
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Snow returned to Juneau Thanksgiving night which spurred the Juneau Forecast Office to issue a winter weather advisory for the Capital City.
Docks and Harbors Board Chair Don Etheridge is not pleased with the Assembly's decision to delay the purchase of the Fisheries Terminal Area from the University of Alaska Southeast.
Juneau Representative Andi Story is preparing for the next regular session of the Legislature that convenes in January.
The Public Market returns to Juneau starting today and throughout the weekend.
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Alaska’s Extended Benefits payable period will expire next month.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is favorably impressed with the President's infrastructure plan approved by Congress, especially with all the funding for the Alaska Marine Highway.
There's an update on the three hikers who were trapped by the heavy snow over the weekend in the area of Cowee Creek Meadows Cabin in the Juneau area.
An Alaska correctional officer has pleaded guilty to charges she helped smuggle drugs and cell phones that had been dropped into her home's yard to a prison inmate convicted of two counts of murder.
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Motorists traveling outbound on Egan Drive early this afternoon encountered a vehicle traveling inbound in the outbound lanes.
An ordinance up for introduction at Monday night's Assembly meeting to purchase the fisheries terminal area owned by the University of Alaska Southeast was derailed.
The City and Borough of Juneau announced that there will be a new Tourism Manager.
With President Biden signing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act into law, the Alaska department of transportation is soliciting public input on the spending of the funds.
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The Juneau Forecast Office has now issued a winter weather advisory from Wednesday at midnight until Noon that day.
The heavy snow over the weekend trapped three hikers in the area of Cowee Creek Meadows Cabin in the Juneau area.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to travel to Alaska next to campaign against the state's senior United States Senator since Lisa Murkowski voted for his impeachment.
The first version of the school construction and maintenance priority list for Alaskan schools was released last week.
In a graduation ceremony in Sitka last week, 25 new law enforcement officers received their badges.
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Alaska's Congressional delegation has issued a joint release criticizing the Biden Administration move to rescind the Trump Administration's Alaska Specific Roadless Rule and to reinstate the law for the Tongass National Forest.
The man Juneau Police has been seeking assistance in locating has been arrested.
One source of concern at last week's Alaska Municipal League's Annual Conference in Anchorage revolved around the possibility of a statewide sales tax.
The Juneau Assembly's Human Resources Committee will meet starting at 6 p.m. and several matters are up for action at this evening's regular meeting of the Assembly, which is scheduled to convene at 7 p.m.
Record Air Cargo volumes continue to come through the Ted Stevens airport in Anchorage.
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Juneau Representative Andi Story was asked about her new district drawn by the Alaska Redistricting Board while a guest on Action Line.
State health officials are expressing cautious optimism about lower COVID-19 case numbers in Alaska following an extended surge in cases that strained hospital capacity.
The Juneau Police is resurrecting its cadet program.
A vehicle pursuit on Glenn Highway Wednesday resulted in Anchorage Police and State Troopers having to use Immobilization Devices and a pit maneuver to stop the car.
A 19-year-old Fairbanks woman has been arrested after leading Alaska State troopers on a car chase, leaving one trooper vehicle damaged.
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are using artificial intelligence to help analyses more than 14 years worth of acoustic data collected from over 20 sites around the western and northern Alaskan coast.
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The Juneau Police Department has four new officers. They have two new officers that completed their training, and Two more are in training.
The massive infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed this week includes billions of dollars to address long-standing issues with water and sanitation on tribal land. Tribes welcomed the infusion of money but say sustained investments are needed to make up for decades of neglect and underfunding.
A technical issue in the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services receiving lab results from Bartlett Regional Hospital, has led to unreported COVID-19 cases, according to Juneau Public Health.
Bartlett regional hospital had received 10 short-term nurses from the state, but the contracts have an end date set for early next year.
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This week, Alaska Congressman Don Young, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, was one of four Republican representatives who introduced the States Reform Act, which would aim to protect state-legal cannabis policies by ending federal marijuana prohibition.
The University of Alaska Southeast is preparing students to work in the emerging mariculture industry, as well as preparing for the Spring Semester.
The national weather service in Juneau is simplifying its weather information products.
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After a sustained decline in case rate, test positivity, and gains in public health and hospital capacity, the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center has reduced the overall community risk to modified Level 3 High.
President Joe Biden has signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law before a bipartisan celebratory crowd on the White House lawn.
An Alaska State Trooper Investigator has been arrested on multiple charges of domestic violence.
There's been another delay in the start of the process for the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy that aims at reinstating terms of the Roadless Rule law in the Tongass National Forest.
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The Governing body for the University of Alaska has approved the system's budget for 2023, as well as a five-year plan for the Alaska Native Success Initiative.
The Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office Friday charged 34-year-old Anthony Lee Frey with alleged Attempted Murder in the First Degree for repeatedly ramming and shooting at a vehicle on last Monday November 8th.
The Alaska Municipal League conducts its annual meeting in Anchorage this week.
Sunday was Walter Soboleff day, and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is inviting community members to send someone a note of encouragement this November in his honor.
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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced that she will run for reelection.
The State Transportation department has entered into an agreement with Skagway to design a new dock.
Following weeks of struggles with COVID contact tracing in Juneau, CBJ Emergency planner Robert Barr says the situation is improving.
Juneau's senator Jesse Kiehl is running for reelection in 2022.
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney reported that their annual 49-hour fundraising event netted the university over $1 million in donations.
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Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon has issued a proclamation for Veterans Day.
The keynote address for this year's Veterans Day ceremony that will be replicated on KINY's Action Line, and will be delivered by Marine Corps veteran Tori Best.
The Alaska Redistricting Board adopted a Final Proclamation of Redistricting new legislative districts for the next ten years.
Resurrection Lutheran Church will become Juneau's next Cold Weather shelter.
Alaska's seafood processing industry is coming back from the pandemic.
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A divided Alaska Redistricting Board has voted on House district pairings for Senate seats for the Anchorage area that one member said would leave open the board to arguments of partisan gerrymandering.
The vaccination rate for staff in the Juneau School District is over 90%, that word from Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss during last night's Board of Education Meeting.
Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were notified Monday afternoon that a Ford SUV had rammed and shot at a Jeep SUV near Ester.
Officials at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport report that passenger numbers for summer 2021 were strong.
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Authorities say a gunman who killed a man outside of an Alaska grocery store over the weekend didn’t break stride as he continued inside and sprayed gunfire across the store, wounding one other person.
Seafood harvesting jobs in Alaska were down last year.
The redistricting of the districts now represented by Juneau Representatives Sara Hannan and Andi Story would change significantly under the plan put forth by the Restricting Board.
The weather data for October is in.
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Juneau Police reports that missing Juneau resident, Douglas Farnsworth, has been found deceased.
The Native Village corporation Goldbelt has announced that the fall dividend has been approved at $7.00 per share.
A vehicle collision between a school bus and an SUV occured Friday near mile 10.5 of the North Tongass Highway in Ketchikan.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has published preliminary harvest and value figures for the 2021 Alaska Commercial Salmon Fishery.
The Sitka police department is warning Sitkans about school kids taking part in a social media trend known as the "Triple C challenge."
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Alaska State Troopers say they are trying to rescue seven people who have been iced in since last week at a cabin about 20 miles east of Emmonak in western Alaska.
The City and Borough of Juneau have received the first half of its allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Child care providers across the country are facing what some are describing as a crisis.
The Juneau Police Department says they have recently received a missing persons report for 29-year-old Juneau resident, Clifford John K White.
A crash involving two cars occurred Thursday morning on the Egan highway.
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COVID vaccinations for kids ages 5-11 began after the final OK late Tuesday, Juneau emergency planner Robert Barr says they have vaccines arriving this week.
Capital City Fire Rescue recently launched a Mobile Integrated Health Care program in Juneau.
A man part of Juneau's building industry, Victor Banaszak, says the building industry is at an all time high throughout Alaska, but also says it is so busy that people can't get a contractor since everyone booked out months, if not years.
Due to driver shortage, Capital Transit is temporarily reducing its service starting next week on Monday.
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Yesterday was the groundbreaking for the new Teal Street Center, next to the new Glory Hall in the Juneau Valley.
A west-end bank in Ketchikan was robbed Monday afternoon
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced that the system will be putting a vaccination requirement in place for all employees working on University of Fairbanks research sites, as well as university employees at all locations who are funded by federal contracts in Fairbanks.
A man has been arrested in Kake on charges of criminal trespass following a community lockdown.
The Finance Committee of the Juneau Assembly takes up a number of issues during its meeting this evening.
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Missing Juneau man Douglas "Dugger" Shockley, was found deceased Monday morning by searchers.
The Juneau City assembly's Committee of the Whole met last night. During the meeting, they listened to a presentation on dock electrification for the cruise ships, approved helping docks and harbors with funding to buy the boatyard outside the UAS marine tech lab, and heard an update on childcare funding allocations.
Alaska is forecasted to receive an additional 1.2 billion dollars in Fiscal Year 2022, according to the Alaska Department of revenue.
A groundbreaking ceremony is being held for the Teal Street center this morning.
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Juneau police are currently searching for a 64-year-old man who was last seen near the Dredge Lake trails.
Native regional corporation Sealaska announced the amount of the fall distribution.
Sitka is having one of the worst urban bear years the City has seen in a while according to an Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist.
Three Juneau assembly committees meet tonight.
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The process for crafting a budget for the next school year in Juneau got underway this week with a meeting Wednesday.
The city and borough of Juneau passed an ordinance appropriating money for an inventory and survey of buildings in the historic Juneau town-site neighborhood during their meeting on Monday night.
Nicholas Begich III has kicked off his campaign for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House against the longest serving Republican in that body.
Charges are pending for a Juneau woman after leaving the scene of a car collision Wednesday.
A cyclist was stuck Wednesday morning near glacier highway.
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The ACLU of Alaska has expressed serious concerns regarding the Department of Corrections response to COVID.
September's job count in Alaska was 3.8 percent up from last year 2020, an increase of 11,600 jobs, but still 25,500 jobs below September 2019 levels.
Up for action at tonight's Juneau Docks and Harbors Board of Directors meeting is a proposal to increase passenger for hire rates.
The Haines assembly met last night and approved ordinances relating to loans for infrastructure projects.
A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after authorities were informed that someone was firing shots at a Wasilla bar.
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The Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Juneau Economic Development Council are working on a final draft of the plan to distribute part of the Norwegian Cruise Lines' donation to local businesses.
The Juneau Public Market is returning for its 39th year as CBJ officials have approved a COVID-19 mitigation plan for the event.
Juneau Public Libraries has released a new survey that aims to help the department decide what services they prioritize in the three to five years.
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Capital City Fire and Rescue responded to a remote road near Hoonah on Sunday, for an air rescue of a young man who had been in a motorcycle accident.
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon, returning assembly member Michelle Bonnet Hale, and newcomer Barbera Blake was sworn in during last night's assembly meeting. Ordinances that call for funding Bartlett Regional Hospital's unanticipated costs related to COVID-19, new security cameras for the Auke Bay loading facility, and a grant writer position were all passed.
A 26-year-old Juneau man was sent to the hospital over the weekend with serious injuries after being found lying in the outbound turn lane of Egan Drive at the McNugget Intersection.
The new additions to the Juneau School Board are getting their feet wet in learning their position.
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Organization of the new Juneau Assembly tops business before the body during Monday night’s meeting, which is scheduled to convene at 7 p.m.
The Juneau Police Department said they have surveillance video taken in September of missing Juneau man Douglas Austin Farnsworth.
The Juneau Community Foundation has announced how they plan to distribute the $1 million dollars from Norwegian cruise lines.
An Anchorage man was arrested by authorities Wednesday for allegedly selling cannabis edibles that contained THC levels beyond the legal amount that is able to be sold in Alaska and doing so without a permit.
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The totem pole that stood for decades outside Centennial Hall has found a new home in the Alaska State Office Building's atrium.
The 30-day input period for the US Department of Agriculture's investment initiative for the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, ended this week.
The ballot initiative that would require the State of Alaska to formally acknowledge Native Tribes is working on the next step of the process, signature gathering.
The cold weather emergency shelter that provides individuals experiencing homelessness in Juneau an overflow shelter opportunity on nights 32 degrees and below will be headed up by a new contractor this winter.
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Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle explosion and fire at the end of Valley boulevard.
The Juneau Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back event this weekend.
The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing boat Tuesday near Dutch Harbor.
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, announced last year that full 10-digit dialing must be done for all calls starting this month on the 24th.
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The City and Borough of Juneau has announced that the 2021 by-mail municipal election results have been officially certified.
The Board of education met and began with recognitions of outgoing board members and swore-in incoming members, Elizabeth Siddon, Amber Frommherz, and Will Muldoon.
Celebration 2022 is on the way and organizers are hoping to hold it in person.
A teacher for the western Alaska village of Akiachak was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually abusing a juvenile.
The City and Borough of Juneau is considering development of a new City Hall and is looking for public input.
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University of Alaska President Pat Pitney has decided not to require vaccinations at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for staff and students but says she anticipates vaccine mandates later on.
Search and rescue efforts that were underway in Kake for a man who has been missing since Friday, ended yesterday after he was located deceased.
The longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House is appearing in a new round of ads urging Alaskans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
During an archaeological dig conducted by Portland University and Federal Land Management researchers in the western Alaska area of port spencer, 10,000 animal bones were collected on United States Coast Guard property over the time of 2013 to 2015, and it was discovered that a handful of the bones were of possible human origin.
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A woman who had gone for a walk and didn't return was found deceased at Indian Cove dock Sunday morning by authorities.
The final wrap-up of Juneau election results came in Friday evening from the Anchorage Election Center, and shows the leading candidates have maintained their positions up to this point.
A section of roadway was blocked off Saturday on Back Loop after a man with multiple warrants fled from authorities.
Today is Alaska day and events are planned in Sitka for the annual Alaska Day Festival, which commemorates the Transfer of Russia's claim of Alaska to the United States of America at Sitka in 1867.
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The Federal Aviation Administration released recommendations Thursday that aim to increase aviation safety in Alaska.
Sealaska's fall 2021 distribution to shareholders is in the works, with a special announcement to be held later this month.
Former Juneau House Representative Bill Hudson, who served from 1987 to 2002, passed away Monday.
A press conference was held by Governor Dunleavy Wednesday to give honors to individuals who had saved two alaska children in two seprate occasions earlier in the year.
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The Alaska Department of Public Safety and Alaska State Troopers arrested 39-year-old Soldotna based state trooper Benjamin Strachan, who is facing counts of allegedly sexually abusing a Minor.
Juneau representative Sara Hannan is doubtful the fourth special session will produce results. The Governor's Communications & Outreach Director, Dave Stieren, said there will not be a fifth special session.
An international law enforcement boarding team inspecting fishing vessels in the North Pacific Ocean identified 32 potential violations of an international commission's conservation and management measures for the Pacific.
The Coast Guard rescued a man from a disabled vessel about 145 nautical miles west of Sitka.
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The permanent fund dividend is expected to hit Alaskans bank accounts this week.
932 Alaskan high school students have been selected to receive the $12,000 UA Scholars Award to use at any University of Alaska campus.
The Sitka assembly moved forward on selling city property to the Southeast Alaska Health Consortium, or SEARHC, during its meeting last evening.
The gender wage gap in Alaska has improved although a disparity still exists.
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In updated balloting results release Monday evening, Write-in candidate Will Muldoon is in the lead for third school board seat.
Alaska U. S. District Court Judge John Sedwick has ruled that Governor Dunleavy and his former chief of staff Tuckerman Babcock violated the U. S. and Alaska Constitution when they sought the resignation of about 800 at will employees when Dunleavy first took office, Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl said on Action Line that the judge got it absolutely right.
The Alaska Department of Corrections says a man serving time in its custody has died and that his death was related to COVID-19.
A group of native leaders has put forward a new ballot initiative that calls on the state to formally recognize tribes.
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Unofficial results for the Juneau Assembly District One seat show Barbera Blake with a strong lead over fellow candidates Paul Kelly and Troy Wuyts Smith.
Blake says she feels really optimistic and pointed out that she is ahead in all of the voting districts.
Kelly says there is still another 60% of the votes that have yet to be tallied, and added that he is not ready to call the election one way or the other.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has struck early Monday off the coast of Alaska.
U.S. Rep. Don Young’s office says the Alaska Republican helped evacuate from Afghanistan employees of an Alaska Native corporation.
Alaskan Governor Mike Dunleavy released a letter Wednesday in response to the request to declare a state of emergency in response to the high rates of COVID-19 infections in the state.
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CBJ says that it expects the preliminary results of the 2021 municipal election to be available tonight.
Booster shots will be available at the Centennial Hall clinic today and tomorrow.
Dr Anne Zink says the "difference is palpable" after the recent influx of nurses to Alaska's struggling hospitals.
The Juneau chamber of commerce heard a presentation about the economic impacts of COVID in Juneau from the Vice President of the McKinley Research group.
Multiple agencies within the U. S. Department of Agriculture are working together to establish what is dubbed the "Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy."
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The Bartlett Regional Hospital's Board of Directors has announced that they have Hired a new Interim Chief Executive Officer. Bartlett's director of Human resources, Dallas Hargrave, about the process.
3 hunters were rescued from an avalanche near the Chugach state park, outside of Anchorage.
Members from the Alaska Coast Guard District participated in an international search and rescue exercise at the North Pole.
Voting for Fat Bear Week wrapped up this week.
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The Juneau police department received a report of a dead body in the area around the Alaska state ferry terminal.
A scam pretending to be the Juneau Police department has been targeting Juneau residents recently.
Capital City Fire and Rescue responded to a fire Monday in the Mendenhall Valley.
Today is the first day of the Alaska Native Brotherhood Alaska Native Sisterhood grand camp convention.
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The Juneau Police Department is attempting to locate 32-year-old Juneau resident Douglas Austin Martin Farnsworth. His family reported him missing Wednesday.
Today is election day in Juneau, although the lion's share of the by-mail ballots has already been cast.
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon talked about her unopposed bid for reelection.
Juneau City Hall is looking to break in upwards of two new Assembly members when all the votes from this year's election are tallied.
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Juneau and southeast experienced multiple power outages Friday as a result of high winds.
Alaska has activated emergency crisis protocols that allow 20 health care facilities to ration care if needed, Bartlett Regional Hospital was included in the list of hospitals.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor to discuss Alaska’s record-breaking COVID cases.
The fourth special legislative session of the year gets underway today as lawmakers and the governor continue to struggle on a putting together a stable fiscal plan for the state.
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An 82-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle yesterday evening in Juneau.
The National Weather service station in Juneau has issued a high wind and flood watch for much of the panhandle.
Distribution of cruise line's $2 Million donation to Juneau has been outlined by an executive with NCL.
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The Juneau assembly held a special meeting last night to decide on extending the community's existing COVID-19 mitigation measures, Community members protested during meeting.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Juneau Economic Development Council are receiving part of the $2 million donations to the community from Norwegian Cruise Lines.
A member of the Alaska Redistricting Board said the change proposed in one plan that would have excluded Representative Andi Story from her Mendenhall Valley House District was "unintentional."
The driver of a Winnebago allegedly ran into a car in Soldotna and fled the scene Wednesday afternoon.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy changed the date of the fourth special session which will now be held on October 4th.
The City and Borough of Juneau enjoys a favorable bond credit rating from Moody's Investors Service.
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's application period for its rental relief program ends on Friday.
The City and Borough of Juneau Water Utilities Division have scheduled a water shutdown for parts of North Douglas on Thursday to address a mainline repair.
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During an Open House yesterday held by the Alaska Redistricting Board, that was put together to receive feedback on the Proposed Redistricting Plans, they say new lines will be drawn for the juneau legislative districts.
The City and Borough of Juneau's Housing and Economic Development Committee met Monday and discussed a proposal from David McCasland of Franklin Foods LLC, the owner, and operator of Deckhand Dave's, to purchase CBJ property at 139 South Franklin Street known formerly as Pocket Park.
Hoonah is experiencing an outbreak of COVID cases, measures have been taken to stop the spread in the town.
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Capital City Fire Rescue wants to remind residents that the open burn season for 2021 coming to an end.
The Lemon Creek Correctional Facility experiencing an outbreak of covid cases.
Property tax is due to the City and Borough of Juneau by the end of the day Thursday, September 30.
An update from Travel Juneau highlights the Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee agenda tonight.
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A pedestrian was struck by a Juneau Police vehicle yesterday evening, sustaining minor injuries.
The State of Alaska is working to assist school districts with COVID 19 testing of students.
There's another write-in candidate for Juneau School Board.
CBJ Docks and Harbors was able to find a buyer for the vessel that at one point in its history had been sold for just one dollar.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy unveiled a new plan to address the strain Alaska hospitals are facing due to the increasing number of cases being reported in the state, with the rate of day-to-day infections exceeding the national average.
Three candidates are vying for the Assembly District One seat now held by Loren Jones who was term limited and barred from running again. All three made their pitch for election while guests on Action Line.
The state department of labor's August job count reports that the state was up 4.4 percent from August of last year, an increase of 13,600 but still 29,700 below pre-pandemic levels.
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A Kotzebue man has been sentenced to 99 years in prison in the 2018 death of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr.
Juneau continues to struggle to keep up with testing as state public health is still backlogged on processing testing results.
The National Weather Service reports that fall is set to begin this morning.
Ballots for Juneau's second by mail election went out last week. Juneau City Clerk Beth McEwen doesn't have exact numbers yet, but is optimistic with what she has seen come in so far.
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The Alaska Department of Public Safety has published the 2020 Crime in Alaska report, the annual report on instances of crime in the state, and say there has been a decrease.
The CBJ Public Works and Facilities Committee took up and passed on to the full assembly a proposal for $150,000 to dispose of contaminated soil discovered on Capital Avenue during it's reconstruction project over the summer.
JPD reports that the individual involved in the altercation on Sunday afternoon on Lena loop has not been located and are asking the public for assistance.
Tlingit & Haida central council has plans to improve broadband in southeast Alaska, a representative with the tribe spoke on the tribal broadband Initiative during the southeast conference last week.
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The Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors held a Special Meeting Saturday and moved to receive Lawhorne’s resignation and terminate her employment.
The third legislative special session of the year ended Tuesday, with the state house, senate, and governor agreeing to passing forward an $1100 divided to residents this year, and Juneau Representative Andi story says she is just glad both bodies could agree on an amount
Three committees of the Juneau Assembly are scheduled to meet Today.
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The Juneau assembly voted in favor of repealing a legally unenforceable ordinance regarding costal protection regulations.
Alaska's top health experts spoke Thursday about the efforts the community of Juneau has put towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cyberattack against the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services earlier in the year may have compromised some Alaskans’ personal and health information to the attackers.
The Redistricting Board has approved two draft maps for new House and Senate districts in Juneau and the Mendenhall Valley, but Juneau Representative Andi Story says that despite that she is living in Auke Bay, she would no longer be able to serve as the representative of the Mendenhall Valley and Out the Road under the proposed map
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The bill containing an 1,100 dollar dividend to residents was signed into law by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and will provide payments for this year's PFD.
The Mayor of Skagway spoke on a plan for electric ferries during the Southeast Conference's annual meeting.
This year’s annual anti-DUI campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, a national high-visibility enforcement effort, ended last week with 22 DUI arrests made and 966 citations issued.
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The Alaska State Senate has approved an $1,100 permanent fund dividend on the final day of the third special legislative session.
The southeast conference held the first day of their annual meeting Tuesday, A panel was held to talk about the rebound of the visitor industry.
A University of Alaska Fairbanks-led expedition left for a 40-day scientific cruise to assess the state of the eastern Arctic Ocean as part of a long running collaboration between Russia and America.
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Ballots for Juneau's regular municipal election will be mailed out to registered voters today. Voted ballots can dropped off in drop boxes at the Auke bay statter habor and the douglas library.
The Juneau Assembly passed the ordnance funding a new election center at the CBJ owned thane warehouse.
During the House floor session on Saturday, Juneau representative Sara Hannan made remarks pointing to the use of Nazi hypothermia experiments by an Alaskan doctor. The representative has formally apologized.
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Alaska lawmakers are under pressure to agree on a dividend payout to residents this year, with the special session set to expire Tuesday.
An ordinance up for action at tonight's regular Juneau Assembly meeting appropriates $700,000 to fund a ballot processing center to support the CBJ's decision to conduct by mail elections.
The Alaska House debated the bill introduced to help address staffing concerns at medical facilities after the house health committee voted to revert it to as it was originally written from the governor, but sent the measure back to committee.
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Candidates for the Juneau Board of Education answered questions on their positions during a forum held by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, Thursday afternoon.
Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at the 2000 block of Kevin Court in the Mendenhall Valley Wednesday afternoon after a fire started in a plastic garbage can in the garage of a residence.
A video depicting five individuals being escorted off an Alaska Airlines flight in Juneau made rounds on social media this week, Alaska State Troopers report that the five were not following a flight attendant's instructions on mask wearing, as well as using foul language mid-flight.
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the River View Senior Living center at Vintage Park in Juneau kicked-off Wednesday, and is expected to open in the spring of 2023.
The Coast Guard rescued an overdue boater early Monday morning from Naked Island near Juneau, Alaska.
Officials in Alaska have requested help from more than 470 out-of-state medical personnel in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Juneau Assembly Candidates spoke about their motivations to run during the Juneau league of women voter's candidate forum Wednesday evening.
COVID-19 report. Jesse Kiehl was asked on a fourth special session. The three-day annual meeting of the Southeast Conference. The weather report for August in Juneau and Southeast.
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Juneau school district superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss, talked about how the schools are handling in-person learning during the pandemic, during the City and Borough of Juneau's Covid-19 Community Update on Tuesday.
The Alaska Department of Education released results from the 2021 Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools, or PEAKS assessment.
A new senior assisted living center is breaking ground today at 11 at a construction site in Vintage Park.
COVID-19 numbers. The Juneau Community Foundation COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund. Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will begin accepting applications for a new rental relief program. Juneau Police responded to a pair of vehicles that were in chase Saturday evening. The Juneau Police Department was notified of an accidental drowning death on Eagle River Sunday Afternoon.
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Ryan Anderson replaced former Department of Transportation Commissioner John Mackinnon, who retired Friday.
Juneau Police responded to a pair of vehicles that were in chase Saturday evening, both vehicles were repeatedly colliding with each other during the chase, however, when the chase ended, a witness pulled out a handgun to prevent further collisions between the cars.
The Juneau Community Foundation has dispersed over $320,000 from its COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund since it was created last year.
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Juneau Representative Sara Hannan and Senator Jesse Kiehl provide updates on the PFD on Capitol Hill.
Alaska Electric Light & Power says the emergency action plan test conducted Thursday was successful and helped them confirm that the plan they have in place to warn the public of a failure at the salmon creek dam worked as intended.
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka helicopter aircrew medevaced a woman Wednesday from a cruise ship in Chatham Strait, near Sitka while it was out in open water.
A new project lead by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, professor of geophysics Carl Tape, will unite seismic analysis and modeling with supercomputing power.
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This year Juneau has seen an unprecedented number of appeals of land assessments after commercial properties increased in value by 50%.
The Juneau chamber of commerce met with City assembly candidates Thursday, Among the issues discussed was building more affordable housing.
The anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin was addressed by Alaska public health officials during their media echo on Thursday.