Law enforcement agencies are investigating a suspicious house fire.
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The Alaska Department of Transportation and the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union appear to have reached partial agreement on the issue of campaign signs along state roads.
Brian Van Kirk, music chair at Thunder Mountain High School, is hosting a Musical Instrument Donation Drive. On Saturday, Sept.8 from 9 a.m.-noon at TMHS,… Continue reading
School’s back in session and so is Evening at Egan.
Alaska’s three leading candidates for governor met on stage Thursday for the first time since the three-way race became official.
A Juneau man was indicted on an assault charge in August after allegedly attacking his grandmother during a court hearing.
Juneau Police Department officers arrested a man who allegedly swung a hatchet at Sportsman’s Warehouse employees when they tried to stop him from stealing.
The Juneau Police Department arrested a man after his girlfriend reported he had pushed her out of a moving car Wednesday night.
Alaska students improved in the state’s standardized testing program, but fewer than half are proficient in math, science and English. According to figures released Wednesday… Continue reading
A tightly contested Republican primary race for a Kenai Peninsula state House seat is headed to a state-paid recount. On Tuesday morning, Alaska Division of… Continue reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy will host a town hall discussion on crime and public safety from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday night at the Mendenhall Public… Continue reading
Juneau is normally a Democratic stronghold, but when it comes to this year’s race for governor, it is a town divided. With days remaining until… Continue reading
The Alaska State Employees Association has become the third major labor union to endorse the re-election of Gov. Bill Walker. In a statement issued Wednesday,… Continue reading
Alaskans are already forbidden from texting while driving, and on Wednesday, Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation that could keep them from driving and talking on… Continue reading
There were stories about stolen cars, stolen property, assault and death. In a town-hall meeting Wednesday evening at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Republican gubernatorial… Continue reading
At noon today, incumbent independent Gov. Bill Walker will appear alongside Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy at a forum hosted in Centennial Hall… Continue reading
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Ursine interest in the city’s botanical garden has made visits too dangerous
This year’s pink salmon harvest has been dismal.