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Cean Stevens

Cean Stevens offers Libertarian option in U.S. Senate race

Editor's Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than a week away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably… Continue reading

Cean Stevens

Channel Construction plans new barge landing

Channel Construction is planning a new barge landing at its facility on Channel Drive.On Aug. 5, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the… Continue reading

Jared Curé has bought the Arctic Bar and is renaming it The Narrows. He plans to have the upscale bar open as early as October or November.

One of Juneau’s oldest bars is getting a new name and new look

For one of the few times since it opened 106 years ago, the Arctic Bar is changing.Since 1910, a bar with a polar bear on… Continue reading

Jared Curé has bought the Arctic Bar and is renaming it The Narrows. He plans to have the upscale bar open as early as October or November.
In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.

First lady asks Juneau to join a call to unity against racism

Donna Walker was born in Alabama, and she still remembers growing up in a segregated state.Since 2014, when her husband, Bill Walker, was elected governor… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Lynette Hinz

A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska’s Democratic chance at the U.S. House

Editor’s note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably… Continue reading

Lynette Hinz
Juneauites crowd the GCI store near Juneau International Airport on Saturday, April 2, 2016 for the launch of GCI's gigabit Internet service. GCI and one of its lead competitors, ACS, are taking different investment strategies amid Alaska's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.

Optimism and pessimism collide among Alaska’s telecom leaders

Alaska has two major telecommunications companies, each with its own target market, corporate strategy and — as was on display this week — belief in… Continue reading

Juneauites crowd the GCI store near Juneau International Airport on Saturday, April 2, 2016 for the launch of GCI's gigabit Internet service. GCI and one of its lead competitors, ACS, are taking different investment strategies amid Alaska's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
Marine Exchange of Alaska Executive Director Ed Page talks Wednesday about the new 5,000-square-foot building that will house a growing nonprofit organization that tracks ships all over the world.

New headquarters in the works for Marine Exchange

The closest thing Alaska has to air-traffic control for ships is getting a new control tower.On Thursday afternoon at the Juneau Moose Lodge, Marine Exchange… Continue reading

Marine Exchange of Alaska Executive Director Ed Page talks Wednesday about the new 5,000-square-foot building that will house a growing nonprofit organization that tracks ships all over the world.

In Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Blatchford and Metcalfe promote campaign reform

Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar… Continue reading

Tommy Vrabec, right, smiles after receiving a life-saving award from Capital City Fire Rescue with Peter Fergin, center, on Friday evening, July 29, 2016 at the Juneau International Airport fire station. At left, wiping tears from his eyes, is Stephen Hamilton, who suffered heart failure but was eventually revived with the assistance of Fergin and Vrabec.

On the tennis court, saving a life is no racket

Stephen Hamilton doesn’t remember the day, but he remembers the men who saved his life.On Friday evening, Hamilton wiped tears from his eyes in the… Continue reading

Tommy Vrabec, right, smiles after receiving a life-saving award from Capital City Fire Rescue with Peter Fergin, center, on Friday evening, July 29, 2016 at the Juneau International Airport fire station. At left, wiping tears from his eyes, is Stephen Hamilton, who suffered heart failure but was eventually revived with the assistance of Fergin and Vrabec.
Recreational boaters watch two orca whales swim near Juneau in July 2011.

Whale-watching boat sinks; 18 rescued

Eighteen people are wet but alive after their whale-watching boat sank Sunday afternoon in Favorite Channel.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the 35-foot Dolphin Jet… Continue reading

Recreational boaters watch two orca whales swim near Juneau in July 2011.
This screenshot shows the GoFundMe page for the Wolfe family. The effort raised almost $10,000 in just five hours to benefit the family whose home was destroyed on Saturday, killing a family member.

House fire claims life of Yakutat man

A Yakutat man is dead and his sister’s home has been gutted by a Saturday morning house fire.Yakutat police chief Robert Baty confirmed Saturday evening… Continue reading

This screenshot shows the GoFundMe page for the Wolfe family. The effort raised almost $10,000 in just five hours to benefit the family whose home was destroyed on Saturday, killing a family member.
Tustumena captain John Mayer explains the improvements to the ship's wheelhouse Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. (James Brooks photo)

After an architect’s disturbing find, Southwest Alaska’s lifeline faces a deadline born of age

In mid-January, everyone aboard the ferry Tustumena was miserable.Each year, the Alaska Marine Highway System takes the Tustumena out of regular service and sails it… Continue reading

Tustumena captain John Mayer explains the improvements to the ship's wheelhouse Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. (James Brooks photo)
In this March 3, 2016 photo, Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, listens during a Senate Education Committee hearing at the Capitol.

New restrictions on sex ed become law

Gov. Bill Walker will allow a controversial bill restricting sex education to become law without his signature.House Bill 156, sponsored by Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla… Continue reading

In this March 3, 2016 photo, Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, listens during a Senate Education Committee hearing at the Capitol.
Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze signs a patent transferring 1 million acres of land to Kukulget Inc. of Savoonga and the Sivuqaq Inc. of Gambell during a ceremony on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, July 27, 2016.

BLM finalizes transfer of St. Lawrence Island to village corporations

The Bureau of Land Management has officially signed over almost the entire landmass of St. Lawrence Island to two village corporations on the island.St. Lawrence… Continue reading

Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze signs a patent transferring 1 million acres of land to Kukulget Inc. of Savoonga and the Sivuqaq Inc. of Gambell during a ceremony on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, July 27, 2016.

State regulators to take closer look at AEL&P’s diesel power plans

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel power plant on Industrial Boulevard.In an order… Continue reading

In this file photo taken in November 2015, Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, center, listens to a bill at the Alaska Capitol.

Deadline comes for bill restricting sex education

A controversial bill passed by the Alaska Legislature will reach its day of decision on Thursday.House Bill 156, sponsored by Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla and… Continue reading

In this file photo taken in November 2015, Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, center, listens to a bill at the Alaska Capitol.

Trawler crew rescued in the Aleutians; ship’s status unclear

This story was last updated at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday and will stand for the night.Forty-six crewmen from the Seattle-based fishing vessel Alaska Juris have been… Continue reading

Vaughn Westcott, left, Fran Ritts, visiting from Long Island, New York, center, and Barbara Pavitt look at a First Folio edition of William Shakespeare's plays that went on display at the State Library, Archives and Museum building on Tuesday. One of only 234 known surviving copies, the nearly 400-year-old book containing 36 plays will be on display until Aug. 24.

394-year-old Shakespeare volume goes on display in Juneau

Walk in the doors of the room that holds the First Folio, and the dim room resembles nothing more than a theater before the curtain… Continue reading

Vaughn Westcott, left, Fran Ritts, visiting from Long Island, New York, center, and Barbara Pavitt look at a First Folio edition of William Shakespeare's plays that went on display at the State Library, Archives and Museum building on Tuesday. One of only 234 known surviving copies, the nearly 400-year-old book containing 36 plays will be on display until Aug. 24.
Elfin Cove's inner harbor, September 2010.

Elfin Cove continues pursuit of hydroelectricity

The Chichagof Island community of Elfin Cove is dreaming of a hydro-powered future.Last week, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Elfin… Continue reading

Elfin Cove's inner harbor, September 2010.
Children pick up candy scattered by parade participants on July 4, 2016 in Douglas. According to campaign finance reports, the biggest single expense incurred by Justin Parish in his House District 34 race against Cathy Munoz was more than $520 in candy and snacks for the parade. Among Munoz's contributors - two Juneau dentists and a statewide political action committee formed by dentists.

Candy on the left, dentists on the right in House District 34 race

The tooth is out there.According to new campaign finance disclosure reports, Rep. Cathy Muñoz is enjoying the support of some of Juneau’s dentists, while her… Continue reading

Children pick up candy scattered by parade participants on July 4, 2016 in Douglas. According to campaign finance reports, the biggest single expense incurred by Justin Parish in his House District 34 race against Cathy Munoz was more than $520 in candy and snacks for the parade. Among Munoz's contributors - two Juneau dentists and a statewide political action committee formed by dentists.