Alaska start-up week kicks off with four-business panel

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN JUNEAUAlaska startup week officially runs July 23-31, but the Juneau Economic Development Council and the Juneau Chamber of Commerce are marking the occasion… Continue reading

Public invited to Jackie Street ribbon cutting

The City and Borough of Juneau invites the community to celebrate a new road to housing at the intersection of Jackie Street and Renninger Street,… Continue reading

In this August 2013 file photo, Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson, center, gathers with officers at the Juneau Police Station during National Night Out. JPD is hosting a community event from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Marine Park to encourage a healthy dialogue about diversity and ending violence.

Artists, police promote community dialogue on diversity, peace

Juneau business owner Christy NaMee Eriksen said she was troubled for days after watching the most recent online videos of white officers killing black men… Continue reading

In this August 2013 file photo, Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson, center, gathers with officers at the Juneau Police Station during National Night Out. JPD is hosting a community event from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Marine Park to encourage a healthy dialogue about diversity and ending violence.

Volunteers collect tons of marine debris from Alaska shores

ANCHORAGE — Beachcombing is serious business for Chris Pallister, and he needed help sorting the haul this year.Pallister is president of the Gulf of Alaska… Continue reading

Emergency responders extinguish a house fire on Christopher Road near Knudson Cove Marina on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Knudson Cove cabin fire a total loss

KETCHIKAN — No one was injured in a Monday night blaze that destroyed an abandoned waterfront cabin in Knudson Cove.“We don’t believe there was anybody… Continue reading

Emergency responders extinguish a house fire on Christopher Road near Knudson Cove Marina on Monday, July 18, 2016.
The parking lot on the corner of Franklin St. and 2nd St. is seen on Tuesday.

City seeks housing proposals for parking lot

Juneau city officials have a plan to turn a city parking lot into housing. Now all they need are some interested developers and Assembly approval.The… Continue reading

The parking lot on the corner of Franklin St. and 2nd St. is seen on Tuesday.
Solana Ashe jumps into a snow melt pond at the top of Mount Jumbo on Monday.

Weather warmest in 69 years

The last time July 18 was this hot in Juneau, the Dodgers were in Brooklyn and Harry Truman was president.According to measurements taken by the… Continue reading

Solana Ashe jumps into a snow melt pond at the top of Mount Jumbo on Monday.
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.

2 Fairbanks teenage girls die in Richardson Highway crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers said two Fairbanks teenagers have died after a crash on the Richardson Highway.Troopers said 17-year-old Carmela Flynn and 17-year-old Theresa… Continue reading

EPA fines BP, Hilcorp for North Slope spills

JUNEAU — BP Exploration Alaska and Hilcorp Alaska have agreed to pay fines imposed by the federal government for spilling oil and waste on the… Continue reading

Insurer seeks lower rate increase after legislative action

JUNEAU — A major health insurer is seeking an average rate increase of about 10 percent on individual health insurance policies in Alaska, far less… Continue reading

Appeals court says prosecutor manual can stay secret

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court says the Justice Department does not have to turn over a prosecution training manual to defense attorneys.The ruling Tuesday… Continue reading

Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dissent among Alaska delegates as Trump wins GOP nomination

JUNEAU — A dispute over the allocation of Alaska’s delegates at the Republican national convention sparked dissent Tuesday, the day Donald Trump secured his party’s… Continue reading

Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Air pollution reduction settlement reached for six western refineries

SEATTLE — The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a $425 million settlement with two companies to reduce air pollution… Continue reading

Villages protest management of regional Native group

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska tribal nonprofit set up decades ago to advocate for 56 Native communities is under fire from some of its member villages… Continue reading

Candidate filing for city election to open Aug. 5

Interested in running for the Juneau School Board or Assembly? The candidate filing period for this fall’s municipal election opens Aug. 5 at 8 a.m.Three… Continue reading

Walker adds oil and gas expert to cabinet

Walker adds oil and gas expert to cabinet

Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet is changing again, this time by way of addition.Walker announced Monday longtime oil industry professional John Hendrix has been appointed as… Continue reading

Walker adds oil and gas expert to cabinet

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

Lower costs for heating oil to slow natural gas conversion

JUNEAU — A newly released report shows that about a third of households in interior Alaska won’t make the switch to natural gas once it’s… Continue reading

Lindbeck tops Young’s haul in quarter; lags in on-hand cash

JUNEAU — U.S. Rep. Don Young’s main Democratic rival raised more than Young during the latest fundraising quarter but lags in overall cash available after… Continue reading