News
Aurora forecast for the week of March 18
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Legislature fails by a single vote of 39-20 to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of education bill
Legislators warn bad blood may hamper other issues as numerous Republicans abandon earlier support.
Grocery cards and car repairs: How COVID aid changed the way schools can help homeless kids
Police calls for Saturay, March 16, 2024
Police calls for Friday, March 15, 2024
Veto override vote on education bill expected to have consequences — and no assurance of extra funds
Police calls for Thursday, March 14, 2024
Sports
75th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament opens with all harboring hopes for week ahead
Winners and losers not reading too much into opening games with some teammates still to arrive.
Thunder Mountain girls basketball team ready for back-to-back state tournament play
No. 4 Falcons begin school’s final chase for a title against No. 5 Dimond High School on Wednesday.
Thunder Mountain boys basketball team begins final state tournament play
75th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament tips off Sunday
Alaska Science Forum: Marine scientist rows across the Atlantic
I Went to the Woods: All you can eat pizza
Dallas Seavey wins 6th Iditarod championship, most ever in the world’s most famous sled dog race
Neighbors
Cooking for Pleasure: Crispy shrimp spring rolls w/ spicy sweet chili sauce
It took me many years to feel brave enough to make my own crispy spring rolls. I always thought it… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Skate to “Frozen” at Treadwell Arena’s Movie in the Park on March 23 For the first time in forever, Juneau… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
On the Trails: Animal tracks and pine grosbeaks
February had an extra day this year, a cold and gusty one.… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Ice fog not often a part of northern life
An old friend — a character not seen in these parts for… 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: Seeking a new model of higher education, Sitka school draws from Alaska and national inspirations
In 1986, two linguists, Ron and Suzie Scollon, drafted a proposal for the Sealaska Heritage Foundation to inaugurate a new… Continue reading
Opinion: Juneau Assembly holds firm on Telephone Hill development
My Turn: Foul decision by Gold Medal officials to leave defending champs out of this year’s tournament
Opinion: The problem education funding and reforms can’t fix
Opinion: Some state lawmakers need to embrace reality, not PFD political theater
Letter: Stay considerate and compassionate during school consolidation process.
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Intent language nixing Permanent Fund Corp.’s new Anchorage office added to House budget
Surge in illegal homeless activity prompts city to look at moving Mill Campground
School board sticks with consolidation plan for one high school after eight-hour debate of two-school alternative
Opinion: Some state lawmakers need to embrace reality, not PFD political theater
75th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament tips off Sunday