News
Aurora forecast for the week of March 25
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Police calls for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Wild Shots
Crew shortages continue to limit AMHS operations, likely to keep Kennicott idle again this summer
Auction of Adventure Bound boats gets delay, big minimum bid increase due to liens
Police calls for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Feds OK most of state’s revised transportation plan, but ferry and other projects again rejected
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Long winter bike ride aided by naps
If you could have read that frost-covered fat-biker’s mind as he rolled toward McGrath, Alaska, “as if Velcroed to the… Continue reading
I Went to the Woods: The future of fish
The Forest Service cabin was a sauna so I went outside, stood at the edge of the lake and listened.… Continue reading
Blasco, Young and Brock selected respective divisional state coaches of the year
Hoonah takes two titles, Angoon and POW one each in 75th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament
On the Trails: Robins come, and it’s springtime
Thunder Mountain boys fall to East 60-34 in state title game
Thunder Mountain High School girls end historic final season at state tournament
Neighbors
Neighbors: DZ Principal Molly Yerkes named regional principal of the year for second time since 2020
Middle school’s principal for past 14 years also recipient of national Millikan award in 2013.
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: Long winter bike ride aided by naps
If you could have read that frost-covered fat-biker’s mind as he rolled… Continue reading
I Went to the Woods: The future of fish
The Forest Service cabin was a sauna so I went outside, stood… Continue reading
Events
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in March
Both the state and city museums are celebrating 20 years of artistic… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Alaska Fish Heritage Contest seeking entries from young artists Alaska Fish Heritage… Continue reading
Opinion
Opinion: Giving credit where credit is due
An Alaska Olympian went to D.C. to testify on climate change. Then a senator dredged up old tweets.
Opinion: Sen. Dan Sullivan, a conservative in name only
My Turn: Alaska’s deepest trouble is nonsupport of education
Opinion: No Alaska governor has ever so boldly held schools and students as political hostages
Most Read
Juneau-based Coast Guard icebreaker in final budget bill as Congress tries to avoid shutdown
Opinion: Sen. Dan Sullivan, a conservative in name only
Police calls for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
With handwritten amendment, Alaska House votes to raise state’s age of consent
Emergency fisheries assessments sought after 105,000-gallon tailings spill at Kensington Mine