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Re-enactors portray the 1867 transfer ceremony on the 149th anniversary of the day the Alaska Treaty of Cession became effective, on Oct. 18, 2016 at Baranof Castle State Historic Site in Sitka.

On Alaska Day, it’s a local party in Sitka

SITKA — Walking down a line of parade floats and bedecked trucks, a steady drizzle didn’t wash the grin from Duane Vilandre’s face, nor did… Continue reading

Re-enactors portray the 1867 transfer ceremony on the 149th anniversary of the day the Alaska Treaty of Cession became effective, on Oct. 18, 2016 at Baranof Castle State Historic Site in Sitka.

Outgoing Assembly member snubs political opponents in thank you note

In a recent letter to the Juneau Assembly, outgoing member Kate Troll listed the people with whom she said it was “an honor serving alongside.”… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.

Assembly balance questioned with new deputy mayor appointment

To the chagrin of one Assembly member but to nobody's objection, Jerry Nankervis is Juneau’s new Deputy Mayor.Assembly member Nankervis moved into the deputy mayor’s… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.
Tyler Myers, president of The Myers Group which owns Super Bear and IGA Foodland, left, talks with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, center, and Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, after the candidates met with shoppers at Super Bear on Monday.

Murkowski: Presidential campaign causing down-ballot uncertainty

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the presidential race is creating uncertainty for down-ballot races like hers that she hasn’t experienced before.The Alaska Republican… Continue reading

Tyler Myers, president of The Myers Group which owns Super Bear and IGA Foodland, left, talks with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, center, and Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, after the candidates met with shoppers at Super Bear on Monday.

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.

Photos: Club Baby Seal performs

The comedy group performed to a sold-out show at the Gold Town Nickelodeon on Saturday night.… Continue reading

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

Criminal trespass• At 6:39 p.m. Friday, investigation continues into a report of criminal trespass from Sportsman’s Warehouse in the 8700 block of Glacier Highway.• At… Continue reading

The first snow of the season seen here Sunday morning near Blueberry Hills Road on Douglas.

Snow daze: Dry October turns into a flurry of flakes

Juneau’s record-dry start to October broke in a shower of flakes over the weekend as the city enjoyed an unexpected burst of snow.Juneau’s average first… Continue reading

The first snow of the season seen here Sunday morning near Blueberry Hills Road on Douglas.

Marijuana and taxes highlighted Southeast elections

Marijuana initiatives and tax increases highlighted local elections across Southeast Alaska this month. The first Tuesday of October is Election Day for most of Southeast… Continue reading

Steve Lindbeck, left, the Democratic challenger for Alaska's sole seat in the U.S. House, talks with the Republican incumbent, Don Young, after a forum Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. Libertarian Jim McDermott also took part in the forum. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

House candidates to work with White House to advance Alaska

ANCHORAGE — The two main candidates for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat vowed Monday to work with whoever wins the presidential election to advance Alaska’s… Continue reading

Steve Lindbeck, left, the Democratic challenger for Alaska's sole seat in the U.S. House, talks with the Republican incumbent, Don Young, after a forum Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. Libertarian Jim McDermott also took part in the forum. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

State battles are hot; election isn’t just about White House

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Years of losses have left Democrats at historic lows in state legislatures. But now they’re seeking to wrest control of as… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers line the street in front of the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan, N.D., as Dakota Access Pipeline protesters stand on the opposite side of the street on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. The protesters gathered in support of journalist Amy Goodman before her court hearing on a rioting charge while covering the protesters in September. A SouthCentral District judge dismissed the charge. (Mike Mccleary/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)

‘Democracy Now’ reporter to plead not guilty to riot charge

MANDAN, N.D. — Journalist Amy Goodman, host of the syndicated program “Democracy Now!” said she planned to plead not guilty Monday to a riot charge… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2016
  • By JAMES MacPHERSON and BLAKE NICHOLSON
  • Nation-World
Law enforcement officers line the street in front of the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan, N.D., as Dakota Access Pipeline protesters stand on the opposite side of the street on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. The protesters gathered in support of journalist Amy Goodman before her court hearing on a rioting charge while covering the protesters in September. A SouthCentral District judge dismissed the charge. (Mike Mccleary/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)

Miller reports nearly $280K on hand for Senate bid

JUNEAU — Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller has reported raising nearly $200,000 for his campaign during the latest fundraising period.Miller ended September with nearly… Continue reading

7 injured in 3-car accident

Seven people were taken to the hospital following a three-car accident Saturday in the Mendenhall Valley.According to police, Jana Pierce was cited for failing to… Continue reading

Bethel Fire Department seeks funds for new ambulance

BETHEL — Bethel’s fire department has been relying on a pair of dilapidated ambulances as it deals with an increasing number of calls, but recent… Continue reading

High wind hampers wildfire response south of Sutton

ANCHORAGE — Strong overnight winds hampered firefighters containing a wildfire north of Palmer.The state Division of Forestry says the fire 12 miles north of Palmer… Continue reading

In this Oct. 25, 2014 photo, the Yees Ku Oo', Woosh.ji.een and All Nation's Children dance groups from Juneau perform on the closing day of the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention. The 2016 convention begins this week. (Katherine Moritz photo)

Alaska Federation of Natives celebrates 50 years

On the morning of Oct. 18, 1966, Emil Notti, an Athabascan born in Koyukuk, called the first gathering of the Alaska Federation of Natives to… Continue reading

In this Oct. 25, 2014 photo, the Yees Ku Oo', Woosh.ji.een and All Nation's Children dance groups from Juneau perform on the closing day of the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention. The 2016 convention begins this week. (Katherine Moritz photo)

Police seek suspect who shot officer

ANCHORAGE — Police in Alaska’s second largest city say a man who shot and seriously wounded an officer and drove off in his patrol car… Continue reading

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as given the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for her work while assigned as the Tribal Liaison Speciallist for District 17 since 2012. Hargis is retiring from the Coast Guard after serving as an active duty officer from 1887 to 1994, and numerous other positions as a civilian. Former Rep. Kerttula was presented the Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding service as Director of the National Ocean Council from May 2014 to June 2016.

Photos: Coast Guard awards

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as… Continue reading

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as given the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for her work while assigned as the Tribal Liaison Speciallist for District 17 since 2012. Hargis is retiring from the Coast Guard after serving as an active duty officer from 1887 to 1994, and numerous other positions as a civilian. Former Rep. Kerttula was presented the Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding service as Director of the National Ocean Council from May 2014 to June 2016.
Kris Sell (left), a lieutenant with the the Juneau Police Department, accepts the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's citizen of the year award from Sharon Burns during the chamber's annual dinner Friday in Centennial Hall.

Sell named Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce named Kris Sell, a lieutenant with the Juneau Police Department, its Citizen of the Year at its annual dinner at… Continue reading

Kris Sell (left), a lieutenant with the the Juneau Police Department, accepts the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's citizen of the year award from Sharon Burns during the chamber's annual dinner Friday in Centennial Hall.