• Deer numbers down as season hits upswing Oct 24, 2009
Douglas Island and the Juneau mainland are biologist Ryan Scott's management responsibility and he said deer on Douglas may be better off than those elsewhere but they are still tough to find. "People are harvesting deer on Douglas, but its not gangbusters," he said ... "Last year was pretty tough on those guys. Deer on Douglas have not had the opportunity to rebound. That's the case almost everywhere in northern Southeast.". (Juneau Empire)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
-- as well as reviving the style of Douglas Sirk to deliver a series of blistering body blows to the Adenauer era, Germany's 1950s equivalent of America's Eisenhower era ... (In retrospect, it must partly have been Fassbinder's homage to Wilde's "Salome.") I was also very grateful to Fassbinder for recovering Douglas Sirk, whose sensationalistically supercharged Hollywood films I had always loved. (Salon)
Dorothy Louise Bailey Knecht Oct 23, 2009
She is survived by her sons, Wilburn Lee Privett and his wife, Feli of Anchorage; Douglas Keith Privett and his companion Christina Brown of Wasilla; Bruce Alen Privett of Wasilla; daughters, Laura Diane Privett of Valdez, and Julie Ann Privett of Anchorage; step-children; Daniel Knecht of Anchorage; Ken Knecht of Eagle River; Chuck Knecht of Anchorage; Paul Knecht of Wasilla; Douglas Knecht of Seattle; and Korene Knecht; grandchildren, Tyche and Casey Privett of Anchorage; and Chloe Privett of... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
First rankings of the season released Oct 23, 2009
Shane Douglas, Seward; 3. Tim Smith, Kotzebue; 4. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cecile Betts Oct 23, 2009
grandson Douglas M. Shabsin, granddaughters Diana L. Shabsin and Nicolle Griffin, great-grandsons James M. Gallipeau and Dallin A. Griffin, great-granddaughters Catrina L. Boettner and Samara L. Wiedmeyer, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service is being held at Pacific View Memorial Park, 3500 Pacific View Dr., Corona del Mar, Calif. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Mom & Pop Whitman honor the two Marys Oct 21, 2009
Oh, I see Mr. Snaid has been talking about an excerpt that he read in the May issue of the magazine Vanity Fair from the book, 'The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America' by Douglas Brinkley. And he has dressed up like Teddy Roosevelt and keeps saying, 'Bully for you' in response to everything you speak. (Weymouth News, MA)
Lobbyists and the Legislative Proce... Oct 21, 2009
This Bonus Army was forcibly dispersed by Douglas MacArthur. Contemporary Lobbyist Scandals. (Suite101.com)
• Juneau's wilderness proclaims that life is beautiful, wondrous Oct 18, 2009
The Rev. Douglas M. Dye is senior pastor at Chapel by the Lake. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
See you on the slopes Oct 18, 2009
There is much encouraging news from those beautiful peaks and valleys on North Douglas Island. Many skiers took advantage of the new road to the top of the mountain over the past summer. (Juneau Empire)
Mt. Rainier National Park USA in Sp... Oct 16, 2009
3-mile Grove of the Patriarchs Trail showcases old-growth forest of Douglas firs, Western red cedars and hemlocks more than 1,000 years old ... The self-guided Carbon River Rain Forest Trail is a half-mile loop among huge Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and Western red cedar. (Suite101.com)
• 'Little Shop of Horrors' opens at Juneau Douglas High School Oct 16, 2009
Little Shop of Horrors' opens at Juneau Douglas High School - Juneau Empire ... In time for Halloween, the Juneau Douglas High School drama department - headed by Michaela Moore, Richard Moore and Lucas Hoiland - will present the musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." Originally a 1960's film, the production was made into a musical in the early '80's, then into a not-so-successful film remake in 1986 ... Little Shop of Horrors' opens at Juneau Douglas High School 101509 ART 2 For the Juneau Empire... (Juneau Empire)
Palm Bay officials probe electrocutions Oct 15, 2009
Its just sad, a terrible loss, said neighbor Shawn Douglas as he got ready to take his own daughter to school. Douglas returned home late Monday, minutes after the antenna struck the power lines ... You knew they were hurt pretty bad, Douglas said. (Florida Today)
Prospective miners build skills Oct 14, 2009
"It's year-round, and it's dependable," said Richard Berg, who has been working as an equipment operator in the years since he graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School ... Douglas was at one time the largest city in Alaska, and the Treadwell Mine on Douglas Island was so important that its cave-in and flood that instantly ended its production was front page news in the New York Times, Stone said. (Juneau Empire)
Mary L. Dietz Oct 13, 2009
the daughter of Wayne and Edith (Bankhead) Douglas. Mary traveled extensively and originally came to Alaska in the 1970s. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Alaska man denies shooting girl at party Oct 13, 2009
Christopher Mejia had been sought on drug and weapons charges not directly linked to the death of Desirae Douglas. Attorney Rex Butler accompanied the 20-year-old Mejia to the Anchorage jail Thursday night. (Juneau Empire)
Click to read:Gun Trouble for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Oct 12, 2009
The study by Douglas Cubbison of the Army Combat Studies Institute at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. hasn't been publicly released. (CBS News)
Oregonians have love-hate relationship with state rodent Oct 9, 2009
Of 37 live-trapped beavers released in Douglas County this summer with radio transmitters attached to their tails, most have stayed "relatively near" their release site, said DeWaine Jackson, the ODFW biologist overseeing the "beaver translocation study.". The study is intended to determine whether humans "can predict well enough the habitat that beaver are going to want to occupy," Jackson said in an earlier interview. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
10 villagers face variety of charges after store burglarized Oct 8, 2009
Charged with second-degree theft are Vanessa Mitchell, 27; Daniel "Eric" Davis, 29; Loren Smith, 30; Calvin Clark, 32; and Douglas Mitchell, 20, troopers said. All are Selawik residents. (Anchorage Daily News)
Municipal elections today Oct 7, 2009
03 300 Douglas Douglas Library, 1016 Third Street, Douglas 03 310 Juneau No. 1 Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 350 Whittier Ave., Juneau 03 320 Juneau No. 2 Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 350 Whittier Ave., Juneau 03 330 Juneau No. 3 Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St., Juneau 03 340 Juneau No. 4 Cedar Park, 3414 Foster Ave., Juneau 03 350 Juneau Airport Nugget Mall, 8745 Glacier Highway, Juneau 03 360 Lemon Creek Alaska Electric Light & Power Co., 5601 Tonsgard Court, Juneau 03 370 North... (Juneau Empire)
• Serans, Sewell wed Oct 4, 2009
Olga Sofia Lijo Serans, of Carballosa, Spain, and Robert Glenn Sewell Jr., of Juneau, were married Aug. 1, 2009, on the North Douglas beach at high tide ... Serans, Sewell wed 100409 NEIGHBORS 6 Juneau Empire Olga Sofia Lijo Serans, of Carballosa, Spain, and Robert Glenn Sewell Jr., of Juneau, were married Aug. 1, 2009, on the North Douglas beach at high tide ... Olga Sofia Lijo Serans, of Carballosa, Spain, and Robert Glenn Sewell Jr., of Juneau, were married Aug. 1, 2009, on the North Douglas... (Juneau Empire)
Dock W. Jones Jr. Oct 4, 2009
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shelby N. Jones, one son Tony W. Jones, of Palmer, and two daughters Karen C. Provo of Sutton, and Jodi M. Magee of Big Lake, one brother Douglas Jones of Raleigh, N.C. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the Valley Funeral Home in Palmer on Monday. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
• Capturing wild-eyed Alaska Oct 3, 2009
From 2004 to present one may have seen his images at the Juneau Douglas City Museum, the Ad Lib Gallery, KTOO radio station, Juneau Arts and Culture Center, the Alaska State Museum and the Juneau Public Market, to name a few. Tonight Buckscott and his wife celebrate the opening of their new gallery located in the Merchant's Wharf downtown. (Juneau Empire)
West leads CIC tennis tourney Oct 3, 2009
Douglas Watts (W) 6-0, 6-0; Christian Cecil (B) def. Alex Parry (E) 6-1, 6-7, 10-8; Michael Sedor (D) def. (Anchorage Daily News)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for October 2, 2009 Oct 3, 2009
Number of Placees: 32 placees Insider / Pro Group Participation: Insider equals Y / Name ProGroup equals P / # of Shares Douglas Varley P 500,000 Finders' Fees: Wolverton Securities Ltd. - $7,920 ... 70 per post-consolidated common share Number of Placees: 121 placees Insider / Pro Group Participation: Insider equals Y / Name ProGroup equals P / # of Shares Dr. W.A. Cochrane Y 7,142 Kelly Creek Holdings Ltd. P 28,500 Marc Champoux P 14,300 Gary Dodge Y 35,714 Jerome D. Grandy P 35,714 Douglas... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Police blotter Oct 2, 2009
Douglas C. Jones, 22, stopped for speeding. Summons: DWLS.. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
• Wooly mammoths and wars and floods, oh my! Oct 1, 2009
o Michaela Moore, theater director Juneau Douglas High School, can be reached at michaela_moore@jsd. k12. (Juneau Empire)
Crossfire killed girl at Anchorage party Sep 26, 2009
Assistant District Attorney Paul Miovas says in the affidavit that gunfire erupted in the front yard shortly after the fight ended and Desirae Douglas got caught in the crossfire ... Douglas graduated from the Military Youth Academy earlier this year. (Juneau Empire)
• Mating season for porcupines is now Sep 26, 2009
Three road-kill porcupines appeared overnight on the North Douglas Highway last week, a reminder it's mating season for these big rodents ... Mating season for porcupines is now 092509 OUTDOORS 3 The wild side Three road-kill porcupines appeared overnight on the North Douglas Highway last week, a reminder it's mating season for these big rodents ... Three road-kill porcupines appeared overnight on the North Douglas Highway last week, a reminder it's mating season for these big rodents. (Juneau Empire)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
On the MD-80 that I previously flew, designed by McDonnell Douglas, we had two pack modes determining airflow: on and off ... One hundred and seventy people from 17 countries, including seven Americans, were killed when an explosive device went off in the forward luggage hold of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 on a flight from Congo ... McDonnell Douglas, maker of the DC-10, which would see even more controversy later, was forced to redesign its cargo door system. (Salon)
Today in History Sep 25, 2009
Actor-producer Michael Douglas is 65. Model Cheryl Tiegs is 62. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Rescuers search for woman missing from cruise ship Sep 25, 2009
who was traveling aboard Holland America's Zaandam cruise ship, was found dead in the waters off Alaska's Douglas Island. Foul play was not suspected. (Juneau Empire)
• Settling closest to the fish: Pelican's early years Sep 25, 2009
A portion of the rebuilt bathhouse was used for a store and later a schoolroom, with Arvo Wahto from Douglas as the first teacher. The Morks and Kobys moved to town from their respective mines; the men worked on constructing the plant and their children were Pelican's first students. (Juneau Empire)
LETTER: President's allegianceis to the 'radical left' Sep 25, 2009
"Fox News presented a graphic showing that the Lincoln-Douglas Debates were between Abraham Lincoln and the black abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Rewriting history on Aug. 6, 2008, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade denied that Bush ever tried to tie Al Qaeda to Iraq to justify his invasion, flatly stating that Bush "never even said there was a link between Al Qaeda and Iraq ... The head of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, told senators that seniors in Medicare's... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fight among partygoers led to fatal shooting, police say Sep 24, 2009
The dead girl, 17-year-old Desirae Douglas, graduated from the Military Youth Academy early this year and was working at McDonald's, according to an obituary prepared for publication by her family ... Joshua has not been charged with Douglas' death, and police would not say whether they consider him a suspect in the gun fight. (Anchorage Daily News)
Our view: Questions for AHFC Sep 24, 2009
Neighbors say they have been complaining for about a year about loud parties at the duplex where 17-year-old Desirae Douglas was shot and killed early Sunday morning. They say they complained both to the police and to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, which owns the public housing units. (Anchorage Daily News)
• Sports in Juneau Sep 23, 2009
Juneau Douglas Ice Association's youth hockey registration is currently ongoing. If you have not registered your child for this year's session, please go to usahockey/juneaudouglasice ... Mt. Jumbo Gym Preschool Open Gym - Preschool open gym runs through April, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in Douglas. (Juneau Empire)
Ancient And Bizarre Fish Discovered Sep 23, 2009
The new species, the Eastern Pacific black ghostshark (Hydrolagus melanophasma), was described in the September issue of the international journal Zootaxa by a research team including Academy Research Associates David Ebert and Douglas J. Long. Additional co-authors included Kelsey James, a graduate student at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and Dominique Didier from Millersville University in Pennsylvania. This is the first new species of cartilaginous fish to be described from California... (Science Daily)
Police sift evidence in shooting death of girl at Muldoon party Sep 22, 2009
The shooting victim, Desirae Douglas, died shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, struck by at least one bullet in a series of gunshots from vehicles parked in the neighborhood. She was shot outside the duplex whose renters were hosting the party. (Anchorage Daily News)
Teenaged girl killed in shooting, police say Sep 21, 2009
Anchorage Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting off East 36th Avenue in Muldoon where 17-year-old Desirae Douglas was shot to death at a party early Sept. 20, 2009 ... Anchorage police identified the girl as 17-year-old Desirae Douglas ... Lt. Dave Parker, a police spokesman, said the shooting occurred outside the home, but that people who were there apparently brought Douglas inside. (Anchorage Daily News)
MASCOT cuts hurt those who need it most Sep 20, 2009
Alaska Job Corps has been a MASCOT stop for three years, community liaison John Douglas said ... Taking public transit teaches them self-reliance and responsibility, Douglas said ... We try to keep our class schedules as flexible as we can, but our students need to be here like they would for a job, Douglas said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
• Jumbo-vision: Standing on the top of Douglas Island Sep 19, 2009
Jumbo-vision: Standing on the top of Douglas Island - Juneau Empire ... Jumbo-vision: Standing on the top of Douglas Island 091809 OUTDOORS 2 Get out Do you hear that pitter-patter on your roof, the slow drip on the sidewalk ... Jumbo-vision: Standing on the top of Douglas Island. (Juneau Empire)
Dave Stone wants see Juneau Assembly through recession Sep 17, 2009
While municipal elections in Juneau are non-partisan, Republican Stone carried the city's most Republican precincts handily in 2006, losing only a few liberal downtown and Douglas precincts on the way to a 58. 6 percent to 41. (Juneau Empire)
Photo: Open season Sep 17, 2009
The wetlands area is from Salmon Creek to the North Douglas boat ramp and across to Engineers Cutoff Road ... The wetlands area is from Salmon Creek to the North Douglas boat ramp and across to Engineers Cutoff Road ... The wetlands area is from Salmon Creek to the North Douglas boat ramp and across to Engineers Cutoff Road. (Juneau Empire)
• The Carlos Boozer Bible Sep 13, 2009
Dean came to Alaska in 1974 from Ohio with wife, Alice, to help build Douglas Island Bible Church and not long after was asked to be the director of Echo Ranch Bible Camp. Dean has a great heart for kids and the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Juneau Empire)
• An outdoor playground that's hard to ignore Sep 12, 2009
Like when the wind whips white-capped waves up the channel and the rain falls in sideways sheets across the Douglas Bridge. On rare occasions she's simply stunning. (Juneau Empire)
Graffiti-free Historic Buildings: Breathable Coating Provides Protection Sep 11, 2009
1, 2006) To make breathable rubber, Douglas Gin of the University of Colorado, Brian Elliott at TDA Research Inc. (Wheat Ridge, Colorado), and colleagues blended synthetic rubber with a liquid-crystal. (Dec. (Science Daily)
• Season 31 Sep 10, 2009
Where: Perseverance Theatre, 914 Third St., Douglas. Details: or 463-TIXS. Thursday, September 10, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Random Walk: On Yucca, NICE, Locavores, Sarah and John, Etc. Sep 10, 2009
CBO chief Douglas Elmendorf wrote that regarding the House health care bill, a CBO analysis finds "the probability is high that no savings would be realized.". XXX. (Townhall.com)
• The Preserves to play first and final concert of their career Sep 10, 2009
Along the way, he stopped in Juneau to work temporarily at Douglas Cold Storage. What began as a short-term arrangement quickly became permanent. (Juneau Empire)
Cruise Ship Excursions in Juneau, A... Sep 8, 2009
Travel 1800 feet to the top and be rewarded with spectacular views of Juneau and Douglas Island. There is a number of hiking trails to explore, and for the non-hikers, there is a bald eagle and nature center, bear viewing platforms, and even a restaurant to relax and enjoy the amazing views. (Suite101.com)
Old Seward circle opens this week at Huffman Road Sep 7, 2009
They're being constructed in other parts of the state, too: the Mat-Su, Fairbanks, Douglas Island and Sitka. "You can get much more traffic through, much more safely, through a roundabout," said Rick Feller, a Department of Transportation spokesman. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor (9/4/09) Sep 4, 2009
This past week's diatribe pointed to "ML&P dispatcher" Douglas Hall's salary with the comment, "Not bad for working a two-way radio.". If Dan had done his homework he would have found Doug manages one of the two power system control centers in Southcentral. (Anchorage Daily News)
State plans for ferry, highway improvements Sep 4, 2009
Egan said he'd have liked to see the North Douglas Crossing, a second bridge to Douglas Island, in the STIP, even if its construction is some time off ... Roemmich said supporters of existing projects, such as the new ferry, or people seeking additions, such as the North Douglas Crossing, should comment on the plan. (Juneau Empire)
Police Beat: Sept. 4, 2009 Sep 4, 2009
Douglas C. Jones, 22, Sutton, stopped for an equipment violation. Summons: DWLS.. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Air Force Opens 2009 Football Season Hosting Nicholls State Sep 1, 2009
com Radio Talent: Jim Arthur (play-by-play), Lee Douglas (anaylst), Jay Ritchie (pre- and post-game) TV: None. PROMOTIONS -This weekend is Parent's Weekend at the Academy. (Airforcesports.com)
Alaska high court allows 'big gulp' defense in DUI case Aug 31, 2009
The court ordered a new trial for Douglas Valentine, 47, who was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in 2005. Valentine had challenged a state law prohibiting a defense known informally as the Big Gulp defense, where a defendant tries to prove he was less intoxicated while behind the wheel than when taking a breath test afterward. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska high court reverses Fairbanks DUI case Aug 30, 2009
The court ordered a new trial for Douglas Valentine, 47, who was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in 2005. Valentine had challenged a state law prohibiting a defense known informally as the Big Gulp defense, where a defendant tries to prove he was less intoxicated while behind the wheel than when taking a chemical breath test afterward. (Juneau Empire)
Judge to decide new trials for ex-Alaska lawmakers Aug 30, 2009
Over the next four years, the Southern California couple transformed the festival into a rising star on the international circuit for screening new films, attracting the likes of Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irons and director Oliver Stone to Thailand ... Over the next four years, the Southern California couple transformed the festival into a rising star on the international circuit for screening new films, attracting the likes of Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irons and director Oliver Stone to Thailand. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
17,500 Canadians Cant Be Wrong Aug 29, 2009
Tommy Douglas, founder of Medicare in Canada was voted the greatest Canadian several years ago. As Mr. Barr says - so many Canadians can t be wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Daily guide for television and radio Aug 26, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
What's killing the homeless in Anchorage? Aug 23, 2009
Douglas Friday was hit by a truck ... And she was drinking buddies with another, Douglas Friday, the pedestrian killed Aug. 10 after stepping onto the Old Seward Highway. (Anchorage Daily News)
Study: Williamson one of the nation's best counties for job growth Aug 20, 2009
Douglas County, Colo. Fort Bend County, Texas. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Court rules against disruptive defendant Aug 19, 2009
The high court ruled 3-2 Friday that Superior Court Judge Michael Thompson was justified in removing Ty Douglas from his witness-tampering trial ... Douglas was convicted in Ketchikan of raping his girlfriend. (Juneau Empire)
Disruptive defendant can be removed from courtroom Aug 18, 2009
The trial judge in a witness-tampering case against Ty Douglas was right to worry that the defendants behavior would prejudice the jury to return a guilty verdict regardless of the evidence, or force a mistrial, the high court ruled Friday ... Douglas was charged in Ketchikan with two violent rapes of 00001056 his girlfriend ... When a jury returned guilty verdicts in the rapes, Douglas spat at the jurors and spectators and said he hoped they contracted diseases, according to Fridays... (Anchorage Daily News)
Police Beat: Aug. 16, 2009 Aug 16, 2009
Aug. 10, 12:30 a.m., Bogard Rd. near Helen St.: Douglas Cole Black, 49, Anchorage, stopped for an equipment violation. Charge: DWLR. Bailed until released on his own recognizance. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
