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Juneau woman charged for honking horn to scare bear away from hunters
A Juneau woman has been charged with interfering with three archery hunters after authorities say she repeatedly honked her car horn to scare away a black bear they were pursuing. Janet E. Lopez faces three counts of obstructing or hindering lawful hunting following a June 18 encounter north of Peterson Creek along Glacier Highway, according to documents filed Tuesday, Sept. 22 in Juneau District Court…(Read full story)
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Proposed tuition structure at University of Alaska aims to simplify student bills
Students at the University of Alaska might see some changes to their tuition bills next year. The university’s Board of Regents is considering altering how tuition is structured.
3 days ago1 min read


Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram reopening still in limbo after crash this spring
It’s still a toss-up whether the tram will open before the last ship leaves on Oct. 6.
4 days ago1 min read


Juneau fisherman takes helm of United Fishermen of Alaska
After more than two decades working in Alaska commercial fisheries and years spent inside the state legislature, Juneau fisherman Thatcher Brouwer is moving into a new role advocating for the industry statewide.
4 days ago1 min read


Coast Guard seeks contractor for Storis homeport overhaul in Juneau
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a design-build contractor to redevelop the waterfront at Station Juneau to support the cutter Storis and visiting vessels operating in the Coast Guard Arctic District.
6 days ago1 min read


Outer Drive construction blamed for Juneau wastewater violations
Construction-related changes to wastewater flows caused the unusually high bacteria readings recorded last summer at Juneau’s Thane road treatment plant, according to city officials.
6 days ago1 min read


A bull moose is rutting around Juneau parking lots
A bull moose is running around parking lots and industrial areas surrounding Juneau’s Mendenhall River.
Sep 211 min read


Juneau-based startup company selected as finalist for global competition
A Juneau climate technology company working to eliminate methane from manure storages has been named a finalist in a global food and agriculture competition.
Sep 121 min read


Juneau airport eyes new agreements with Alaska, Delta airlines
Juneau International Airport is preparing to spend up to $100,000 on outside expertise to update the financial model that determines how operating costs are divided among airport users.
Sep 111 min read


AEL&P challenges Juneau tax on diesel used to generate power
A tax fight over what happens to a gallon of diesel after it is burned is moving into a new phase at City Hall.
Sep 111 min read


Juneau wastewater permit review follows bacterial violations
Recent treatment problems at Juneau’s Thane Road wastewater facility are receiving renewed attention as state regulators consider another discharge permit for the plant.
Sep 101 min read


UAS student composes music from Juneau stream data
What if, instead of using graphs and words to share environmental data, scientists used music? A student at the University of Alaska Southeast spent her summer doing just that.
Sep 101 min read
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