Eaglecrest Ski Area’s dilemma: Aging equipment needing repair while planning an ambitious new future
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
News
Aurora forecast through the week of Oct. 27
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s dilemma: Aging equipment needing repair while planning an ambitious new future
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
Sports
On the Trails: Evolution constantly ongoing among many populations in many places
Someone once asked me “Is evolution still happening?” My brief answer was “Of course, it’s always happening.” I would have… Continue reading
Nothing scares runners at Halloween Half Marathon
Over 100 ghouls entered in 13.27-mile and 5-kilometer races.
JDHS takes team title as champion grapplers crowned in Southeast Showdown
Crimson Bears spikers fall to Thunderbirds on the road
Alaska Science Forum: Weasels are cute, natural born killers
Pure Sole: Wrestling is hard — as more than 200 grapplers will demonstrate at Southeast Showdown
JDHS hockey team returns to ice seeking championship rinks ahead
Neighbors
Cooking For Pleasure: Sheet pan tomato soup
Whenever I get my hair done at Salon Cedar, owner Brendan Sullivan and I talk about food nonstop. During my… Continue reading
Gimme A Smile: Halloween/Election Day merger
We’ve got a couple of important holidays coming up: Halloween and Election Day. But the budget is tight with all… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: The recent history of a black rock
In June of 1867 — a few months before Alaska would become… Continue reading
I Went to the Woods: Moment of truth
“Is that our buoy?” Terror. What is it doing there? It’s supposed… Continue reading
Events
Candidate seeks to convey ‘Brilliant Defiance’ during Juneau Symphony’s election-season concerts
Dwayne Corbin, one of four finalists to replace Christopher Koch as music director, conducts weekend shows.
Neighbors events, announcements and awards for the week of Oct. 20
More than 100 vintage cookie jars on sale during Oct. 26 benefit… Continue reading
Opinion
Letter: Praise for Begich overlooks his support of Trump
Tom Boutin’s My Turn column praised Nick Begich. However, he left out an important fact. Begich has declared his support… Continue reading
My Turn: Vote no Ballot Measure 2 and protect open primaries and protect our democracy
Opinion: Begich wants to join the herd of timid followers
My Turn: Not voting for a Republican in general election for first time in more than 50 years
Letter: Best choice is Begich
Opinion: An opportunity to vote yes on something – Ballot Measure 2
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Reported surge of student fights — some filmed and luring kids from other schools — alarm parents and officials
Royal Caribbean tries to appease angry city leaders with apology after surprise Douglas cruise port announcement
Border Patrol: Drawing the line between Alaska and Canada
North Douglas is suddenly hot property for lots of developmental projects
Douglas cruise port intentionally announced after election, officials say; downtown businesses worry about income loss