Saturday, May 13, 2000
Researchers discover radioactive files in their midst
Researchers from the National Archives, reclassifying millions of records holding some of the nation's most closely guarded nuclear secrets, have made a startling discovery - some of the documents are themselves radioactive.
Researchers discover radioactive files in their midst
Researchers from the National Archives, reclassifying millions of records holding some of the nation's most closely guarded nuclear secrets, have made a startling discovery - some of the documents are themselves radioactive.
Obituaries
Norman Keith Franzen, Helen Bertoni
Having a purpose in life and death
Most people have had the experience of being in a pitch-dark environment, one in which it is difficult to see in front of our faces. It is at such times that we appreciate the significance of light. I was impressed during a power outage in the last year just how dark it could be. Looking out the window, there was not a light to be seen, save the cars that were driving around.
Obituaries
Norman Keith Franzen, Helen Bertoni
Weddings
Nada Janackovic and Eric Acevedo, Cynthia Gould-Hunt and Thomas Krehbiel
Having a purpose in life and death
Most people have had the experience of being in a pitch-dark environment, one in which it is difficult to see in front of our faces. It is at such times that we appreciate the significance of light. I was impressed during a power outage in the last year just how dark it could be. Looking out the window, there was not a light to be seen, save the cars that were driving around.
Weddings
Nada Janackovic and Eric Acevedo, Cynthia Gould-Hunt and Thomas Krehbiel
Best bets
You can get your kids hypnotized this weekend, tour museums for free, check out half a dozen concerts and plays, and meet an award-winning author.
Best bets
You can get your kids hypnotized this weekend, tour museums for free, check out half a dozen concerts and plays, and meet an award-winning author.
Juneau man named top guide
Ken Leghorn may be one of America's best guides, but he's too busy running Alaska Discovery Tours and being a father to his 3-year-old daughter to lead more than one trip a year.
Local moms lobby for more gun control
Some local moms will convene on Mother's Day to protest the death of children from gunshot wounds.
City plans how to use head tax
A proposed formula for gauging what each cruise ship tourist costs the city in services would allow about 25 percent of a new passenger fee to go to the city's general fund.
Alaska 4th in toxic discharges
A new federal report on toxic chemical releases prominently lists the Greens Creek mine on Admiralty Island, but no specific environmental problems are being cited yet.
Family lost most of its belongings in fire
A family of four has no place to live today after their rented house on Village Street burned Thursday morning.
Anglers may face more limits on chinook fishery
The state may make it even harder for sport fishermen to catch kings this summer.
Local moms lobby for more gun control
Some local moms will convene on Mother's Day to protest the death of children from gunshot wounds.
Family lost most of its belongings in fire
A family of four has no place to live today after their rented house on Village Street burned Thursday morning.
Taplin gets prison time
Joel Taplin, the driver accused of recklessly causing the death of a local man last summer, was sentenced to prison Thursday afternoon in Juneau Superior Court.
Anglers may face more limits on chinook fishery
The state may make it even harder for sport fishermen to catch kings this summer.
Juneau man named top guide
Ken Leghorn may be one of America's best guides, but he's too busy running Alaska Discovery Tours and being a father to his 3-year-old daughter to lead more than one trip a year.
Police and fire blotter
Juneau police, fire officials, hospital officials and state troopers reported:
Police and fire blotter
Juneau police, fire officials, hospital officials and state troopers reported:
Manhunt from air, land
Police armed with shotguns enlisted a Coast Guard helicopter in the search for an alleged assailant Thursday on Douglas Island. The man was later found on Douglas Highway and arrested.
Alaska 4th in toxic discharges
A new federal report on toxic chemical releases prominently lists the Greens Creek mine on Admiralty Island, but no specific environmental problems are being cited yet.
Taplin gets prison time
Joel Taplin, the driver accused of recklessly causing the death of a local man last summer, was sentenced to prison Thursday afternoon in Juneau Superior Court.
City plans how to use head tax
A proposed formula for gauging what each cruise ship tourist costs the city in services would allow about 25 percent of a new passenger fee to go to the city's general fund.
Manhunt from air, land
Police armed with shotguns enlisted a Coast Guard helicopter in the search for an alleged assailant Thursday on Douglas Island. The man was later found on Douglas Highway and arrested.
Congress dodges world poverty aid
Last year the world's rich countries promised to do something about the debt burden that entrenches poverty in large parts of the world. Developing countries were asked to present ideas on how they would use the resources freed by debt relief to reduce poverty; creditors said they would find the money to make debt write-offs possible.
The economics behind flightseeing
I can't imagine that there are many economists who would oppose regulating flightseeing operations in Juneau. Aircraft noise imposes costs on people because it reduces the enjoyment of outdoor activities. Economists call this kind of noise an ``external cost'' or ``externality'' because it is outside the market transaction.
Doesn't like downtown changes
Letter by Paul Helmar
Doesn't like downtown changes
Letter by Paul Helmar
Congress dodges world poverty aid
Last year the world's rich countries promised to do something about the debt burden that entrenches poverty in large parts of the world. Developing countries were asked to present ideas on how they would use the resources freed by debt relief to reduce poverty; creditors said they would find the money to make debt write-offs possible.
Symphony remembers Cliff Berge's leadership
Letter by Susan Burke
The economics behind flightseeing
I can't imagine that there are many economists who would oppose regulating flightseeing operations in Juneau. Aircraft noise imposes costs on people because it reduces the enjoyment of outdoor activities. Economists call this kind of noise an ``external cost'' or ``externality'' because it is outside the market transaction.
Symphony remembers Cliff Berge's leadership
Letter by Susan Burke
JD softball wraps up regular season
The high school softball season is a lot like an Alaskan summer -- brief and bright.
JD softball wraps up regular season
The high school softball season is a lot like an Alaskan summer -- brief and bright.
Colony boys, girls sweep Juneau
The Juneau-Douglas boys soccer team was felled by a couple of Chud missiles Thursday as the Crimson Bears dropped a 3-1 decision to the Colony Knights in Palmer.
Colony boys, girls sweep Juneau
The Juneau-Douglas boys soccer team was felled by a couple of Chud missiles Thursday as the Crimson Bears dropped a 3-1 decision to the Colony Knights in Palmer.
Track squad plans fun in Haines
Juneau-Douglas High School track coach Tracy Rivera decided to have a little fun with at this weekend's meet in Haines.
Track squad plans fun in Haines
Juneau-Douglas High School track coach Tracy Rivera decided to have a little fun with at this weekend's meet in Haines.
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