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Mark Dundore puts out a neon "open" sign after rolling out two shelves of goods at his market and coffee stop called The Douglas Outpost. The city is officially keeping Dundore from opening his business inside the building because of a lack of five onsite parking space required by city code for new businesses.

Assembly hears Douglas parking proposal

A Douglas business owner urged the Juneau Assembly to make city parking rules more business friendly during Monday night’s meeting.“I’ve talked to other Douglas residents… Continue reading

Mark Dundore puts out a neon "open" sign after rolling out two shelves of goods at his market and coffee stop called The Douglas Outpost. The city is officially keeping Dundore from opening his business inside the building because of a lack of five onsite parking space required by city code for new businesses.
Alaska Marijuana Industry Association founding board members (from left) Kim Kole, Brandon Emmett, Bruce Schulte and Leif Abel discuss the goals for their new organization July 9, 2015, in Anchorage. Emmett is the lone remaining industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board after Gov. Bill Walker removed Schulte on July 29.

Schulte uprooted from Marijuana Control Board

Gov. Bill Walker has removed Bruce Schulte from the Marijuana Control Board.Walker’s letter gives little explanation for Schulte’s removal. “While I have appreciated your willingness… Continue reading

Alaska Marijuana Industry Association founding board members (from left) Kim Kole, Brandon Emmett, Bruce Schulte and Leif Abel discuss the goals for their new organization July 9, 2015, in Anchorage. Emmett is the lone remaining industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board after Gov. Bill Walker removed Schulte on July 29.

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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

Garbage truck strikes Anchorage building

ANCHORAGE — A garbage truck drove into an Anchorage business Monday, and falling debris injured an employee and a customer inside.Anchorage police said in a… Continue reading

Chamber luncheon speaker announced

Ed Page, the executive director of the Marine Exchange, will be speaking at this week’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The weekly event will take… Continue reading

Denali Park road reopens on limited basis after mudslide

DENALI NATIONAL PARK — Officials at Alaska’s Denali National Park say vehicles are moving on a limited basis through an area hit by a mudslide… Continue reading

Teen dies in third Anchorage fatal shooting in 3 days

ANCHORAGE — A teenager was found shot to death early Sunday on the Anchorage’s east side.The 17-year-old boy was identified as Xeryus Tate. Police say… Continue reading

10th Oregon standoff defendant pleads guilty to conspiracy

PORTLAND, Ore. — An Arizona man who took part in a pair of armed standoffs over federal land policy has pleaded guilty to a charge… Continue reading

Washington state attorney general files suit against Comcast

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday filed a $100 million lawsuit against Comcast, saying the cable and internet giant deceived… Continue reading

Illinois girl is youngest to hit 48 states’ highest peaks

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A 12-year-old Naperville resident is the youngest girl to climb to the highest point in each of the lower 48 states.The Highpointers… Continue reading

A 25-person inflated life-boat sits next to a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours whale-watching boat tied up at the Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday. One of the companies boat sunk on the south end of Aaron Island on Sunday. Eighteen people were rescued with one minor injury reported.

‘We’re sinking:’ Juneau family’s fast actions save lives at sea

At first, Mike Carriker thought the whale-watching boat ahead of him in Favorite Channel had stopped on Sunday to watch some whales. Then he realized… Continue reading

A 25-person inflated life-boat sits next to a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours whale-watching boat tied up at the Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday. One of the companies boat sunk on the south end of Aaron Island on Sunday. Eighteen people were rescued with one minor injury reported.
This Nov. 2, 2010 file photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, walking to Election Central in Anchorage with her sons Nick, left, and Matt. The election night tradition in Alaska of candidates of all parties milling about at Election Central awaiting election results or going there for media interviews has ended.

Alaska ending election night gathering amid budget crunch

JUNEAU — It’s an election night tradition in Alaska: jubilant candidates followed by chanting, sign-waving supporters parade into a cavernous convention hall, shaking hands and… Continue reading

This Nov. 2, 2010 file photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, walking to Election Central in Anchorage with her sons Nick, left, and Matt. The election night tradition in Alaska of candidates of all parties milling about at Election Central awaiting election results or going there for media interviews has ended.

2 cases of mumps reported in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks health officials say two cases of mumps have been confirmed in the area.The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that according to a statement… Continue reading

Jerry L. Himebauch pleaded guilty to killing this raven, which was found between two homes on Lakeview Drive on March 31, 2015. An investigation showed the bird had been shot from the road. Photo courtesy of Ryan Cote, special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fairbanks man pleads guilty to raven killing, fined $1,125

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man was fined $1,125 Wednesday after pleading guilty in Fairbanks federal court to shooting and killing a raven at the Lakeview… Continue reading

Jerry L. Himebauch pleaded guilty to killing this raven, which was found between two homes on Lakeview Drive on March 31, 2015. An investigation showed the bird had been shot from the road. Photo courtesy of Ryan Cote, special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Sullivan condemns Trump comments criticizing military family

JUNEAU — Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday condemned comments from his party’s presidential nominee about the parents of a decorated Army captain… Continue reading

Neighbors lament trees cut for Talkeetna airport expansion

ANCHORAGE — Residents living near the Talkeetna Airport say expansions say removing trees to expand the transportation site now gives their property a clear view… Continue reading

In this July 2014 photograph, a mother brown bear and cub feed on grasses at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island.

Bear wounded in July Skagway shooting located, killed

ANCHORAGE — A brown bear that was accidentally shot by a local police officer in Southeast Alaska last month has been killed by National Park… Continue reading

In this July 2014 photograph, a mother brown bear and cub feed on grasses at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island.

Becker to seek third Assembly term

Juneau Assemblywoman Mary Becker announced Monday she will seek a third term, which coincides with the start of the filing period for municipal races Friday.Becker,… Continue reading

ADVANCED FOR WEEKEND USE SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 - In this 2016 photo, Alexander von Tsurikov shows a garden at the Kodiak Island Food Bank in Kodiak, Alaska. As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts for donations, making three or more rounds each day to local stores. (JoAnn Snoderly/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Hunger hitting ever harder in Kodiak

KODIAK — Alexander von Tsurikov spends a lot of time hunting, but not with a rifle.As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts… Continue reading

ADVANCED FOR WEEKEND USE SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 - In this 2016 photo, Alexander von Tsurikov shows a garden at the Kodiak Island Food Bank in Kodiak, Alaska. As director of the Kodiak Island Food Bank, Tsurikov hunts for donations, making three or more rounds each day to local stores. (JoAnn Snoderly/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Invasive crawfish spread into Kodiak watershed

KODIAK — Tribal leaders in Kodiak are working to determine why crawfish, an invasive species, are spreading into the Buskin watershed.The small crustaceans have been… Continue reading