U.S.S. Juneau’s silver service to be unveiled Sunday at reception

The U.S.S. Juneau (CL-52)’s silver service will be unveiled this Valentine’s Day, the 74th anniversary of its christening of the Juneau which tragically sank during… Continue reading

Clinton says Sanders making promises that ‘cannot be kept’

MILWAUKEE — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled over the price tag and practicality of his plans for expanded government programs in Thursday night’s Democratic… Continue reading

Fargo police say officer shot during standoff won’t survive

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota police officer was near death Thursday after being hit by a gunshot while responding to a domestic disturbance,… Continue reading

CDC ships Zika test for pregnant women; Puerto Rico at risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is shipping Zika virus tests for pregnant women to health departments around the country, but warning there could be temporary… Continue reading

Cruz app data collection helps campaign read voters’ minds

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is testing the limits of siphoning personal data from supporters, even as he campaigns to protect law-abiding citizens… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2016
  • By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JULIE BYKOWICZ
  • Nation-World
Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Co-Founder Kip Thorne speaks next to a visual of gravitational waves from two converging black holes, right, during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, to announce that scientists they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago. The announcement has electrified the world of astronomy, and some have likened the breakthrough to the moment Galileo took up a telescope to look at the planets. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Music to one’s ears

WASHINGTON — In an announcement that electrified the world of physics, scientists said Thursday that they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the… Continue reading

Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Co-Founder Kip Thorne speaks next to a visual of gravitational waves from two converging black holes, right, during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, to announce that scientists they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago. The announcement has electrified the world of astronomy, and some have likened the breakthrough to the moment Galileo took up a telescope to look at the planets. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Last occupiers of Oregon wildlife refuge surrender to FBI

BURNS, Ore. (AP) — Surrounded by FBI agents in armored vehicles, the last four occupiers of a national nature preserve surrendered Thursday, and a leader… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2016
  • By REBECCA BOONE and MARTHA BELLISLE
  • Nation-World
An exile Tibetan holds multi color prayer flags called wind horse or 'lungta' to be tied on tall posts on the third day of the Tibetan New Year on Thursday in Dharmsala, India. Tibetans believe that the Buddhist prayers printed on these flags whose colors represent the five elements, earth, fire, sky, water and air, are spread on wind.

Photos: Tibetan prayers for the new year

An exiled Tibetan holds prayer flags called “lungta,” or wind horse, to be tied on tall posts on the third day of the Tibetan New… Continue reading

An exile Tibetan holds multi color prayer flags called wind horse or 'lungta' to be tied on tall posts on the third day of the Tibetan New Year on Thursday in Dharmsala, India. Tibetans believe that the Buddhist prayers printed on these flags whose colors represent the five elements, earth, fire, sky, water and air, are spread on wind.

A look at what’s next for the major players in Syria’s war

The U.S., Russia and more than a dozen other countries met Thursday in Munich to discuss halting the fighting in Syria, while forces of President… Continue reading

Alaska adopts new rules for dispersant use in oil spills

ANCHORAGE — Alaska oil spill responders have adopted new rules for the rapid use of chemical dispersant but say dispersant will continue to be considered… Continue reading

Season opens without its stars

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Gordon will be in the booth and Tony Stewart in a bed when the NASCAR season begins.Neither NASCAR star will… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2016
  • By JENNA FRYER
Jamie Bursell

Assembly fills vacant D2 seat

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is whole again. Mayor Mary Becker announced today at the Business Roundtable Luncheon that the Assembly has chosen… Continue reading

Jamie Bursell

Kenai Peninsula remains top location for affordable housing

KENAI — While the price for homes is cheaper in Fairbanks, purchasing a home in the Kenai Peninsula Borough may be the most affordable option… Continue reading

North Slope mayor pays overdue fine for campaign violations

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct an inaccurate headline that read "North Pole mayor."ANCHORAGE — An Alaska mayor has paid an unusually… Continue reading

Shotgun shooting leaves man wounded in Anchor Point

ANCHOR POINT — Alaska State Troopers are investigating a shooting on the Kenai Peninsula that left a man wounded.Troopers at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday received a… Continue reading

Police ID man who died in single car crash last week

ANCHORAGE — Police have identified the driver who died in a one-vehicle crash in South Anchorage last week.Police in a Thursday statement said 27-year-old Frank… Continue reading

Former Wings owner files for bankruptcy

The Portland-based commuter airline SeaPort Airlines, Inc., which used to own Wings of Alaska, recently filed for bankruptcy.The Feb. 5 filing does not affect the… Continue reading

Rorie Watt

CBJ city manager search finally over

The City and Borough of Juneau didn’t have to look far to find its new city manager after all.After working as a city employee for… Continue reading

Rorie Watt
Craig Stowers, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, reacts to introducing his wife, Monique, during his State of the Judiciary speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Wednesday.

State courts to adjourn at noon on Fridays

Alaska’s court system will operate on half days every Friday starting July 1, Supreme Court Justice Craig Stowers told the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday.In the… Continue reading

Craig Stowers, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, reacts to introducing his wife, Monique, during his State of the Judiciary speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Wednesday.

‘Chuck-e-Cheese legislation’ passes Senate

The Alaska Senate voted unanimously, 20-0 on Wednesday, to approve a measure that clarifies the state’s gambling laws with respect to businesses like Chuck-e-Cheese and… Continue reading