News
House passes bill banning kids under 14 from social media, requiring age verification for porn sites
Key provisions of proposal comes from legislators at opposite ends of the political spectrum.
Neighbors: Public input sought as Tongass begins revising 25-year-old forest plan
A historically big show-and-tell for small Ravenstail robes
Report portrays mixed picture of Alaska’s huge seafood industry
Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed
Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sports
Season full of ups and downs ends about average for Eaglecrest Ski Area
Fewer season passes sold, but more out-of-state visitors and foreign workers help weather storms.
JDHS, TMHS turn in strong showings at three-day softball tournament in Sitka
Competing in their first home games of the season, Sitka High’s Lady Wolves softball players won against a variety of… Continue reading
Neighbors
Cooking for Pleasure: Tortilla beef casserole for Cinco de Maya
When my kids were growing up their appetites were insatiable. Every night I had to come up with a meal… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Annual Litter Free citywide cleanup on Saturday Saturday is set for Litter Free’s annual communitywide cleanup. People are encouraged to… Continue reading
Neighbors: Public input sought as Tongass begins revising 25-year-old forest plan
Gimme a Smile: Is it artificial intelligence or just automatic?
Living and Growing: Embracing progress while honoring Our roots
Living and Growing: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Cooking for Pleasure: Secret to this chicken paprika is authentically fresh Hungarian spice
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: Treasures found within a volcanic cave
Ben Jones suspected he had found something special when he squeezed into… Continue reading
On the Trails: Spring is really happening
A spate of fine, sunny weather in mid-April was most welcome. Those… Continue reading
Events
Neighbors briefs
Annual Litter Free citywide cleanup on Saturday Saturday is set for Litter… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Ornaments sought for 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree The Alaska Region of… Continue reading
Opinion
Opinion: The toxic debate about transgender care
There are three bills related to transgender issues in public schools that are working their way through the state House.… Continue reading
Opinion: Huna Totem dock project inches forward while Assembly decisions await
My Turn: Set ANWR aside and President Biden is pro-Alaska
Letter: Local Veterans for Peace chapter calls for ceasefire in Gaza
My Turn: School district’s problems aren’t on shoulders of two board members targeted for recall
My Turn: Frustration of school board recall supporters understandable, but if successful will do great harm
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The Juneau School District had a $9.5M projected deficit this year. It’s now a $633,185 surplus. How is that possible?
Greg Weldon, husband of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon, killed in motorcycle accident Sunday morning
Ongoing Alaska Marine Highway woes are such that marketing to Lower 48 tourists is being scaled back
Tribal Assembly declares crisis with fentanyl and other deadly drugs its highest priority
Alaska Native vision for the future: Self determination