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Wrangell Museum will soon launch website featuring digitized collection
The Wrangell Museum is launching a new website that will feature access to an online catalog listing thousands of items in the collection. The new feature at nolancenter.com is under construction and will be rolled out in the next month or so, Nolan Center Director Jeanie Arnold said.
Jun 35 min read


Police blotter for June 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 31 min read


Alaska voters can redraw the map on their own
Many Alaskans fondly embrace and proudly recite the defiant expression from the 1970s: “We don’t give a damn how they do it Outside.” Though often it’s because we can’t get it done the same way they do it Outside because of cost or geography or our small population — or because some online merchants still refuse to ship to the 49th state.
Jun 33 min read


Acceptance of same-sex marriage and transgender issues shifting downward, Gallup poll shows
Acceptance of same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has flattened after more than two decades of steadily increasing support, with an ongoing decline among Republicans, according to a new Gallup poll.
Jun 33 min read


In a warming Arctic, gray whales struggle to find nourishment
Skinny whales dying in Pacific Northwest waters during the spring migration signal a population in decline.
Jun 39 min read


‘Welcome to our homeland’: More than 100 paddlers arrive in Juneau for Celebration
‘Everybody’s ready for you, to see you, to greet you.’
Jun 38 min read


In Alaska’s US Senate race, it’s Mary Peltola, two Dan Sullivans and 12 others
As national Democrats seek to win control of the U.S. Senate, they’ve named Alaska one of their top targets. They’ve already donated millions of dollars to boost the candidacy of Democratic candidate, and former U.S. House Representative, Mary Peltola.
Jun 22 min read


In bid for re-election, Alaska U.S. Rep. Nick Begich defends against 14 challengers
Two years ago, Republican Nick Begich III defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and became Alaska’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Now 14 people are hoping to imitate Begich’s performance.
Jun 22 min read


Kussarts celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Donald and Janet Kussart were wed on May 27, 1966, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois.
Jun 22 min read


Gastrointestinal illness affects 12 people on small cruise ship on six-day voyage originating in Juneau
Outbreak occurred on National Geographic Sea Bird during voyage from May 26–31; ship scheduled to return to Juneau on Friday.
Jun 22 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Two chocolate almond coconut cookie recipes
One gluten-free and one with wheat flour.
Jun 22 min read


An argument for raising the mill rate cap
Last year we got together and voted to poke a $10 million to $12 million annual hole in the CBJ bucket. That’s $100-plus million over the next 10 years.
Jun 23 min read
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