Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
" Lisa wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:43 PM:" Kudo's from Juneau - do you want to come work for me ... Rob in DC " Juneau mom of teens wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:10 PM:" Sometimes we adults forget how eloquent the potent convictions of teens can be. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Alaska icon Stevens narrowly loses Senate reelection Nov 19, 2008
Most of those votes came from areas that had favored Begich - the Anchorage vicinity and the southeastern panhandle around Juneau. It is a testament to Stevens's popularity that he won nearly half the votes, even after his conviction. (Boston Globe)
Legislative priority focuses on energy costs Nov 19, 2008
All those items and more top Valley legislators' lists for the upcoming session in Juneau ... Whether to give rural Alaskans more help with energy costs is also likely to come up in Juneau this year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Municipal group urges expansion of power subsidies Nov 19, 2008
"It's clear that Juneau and Anchorage both have relatively inexpensive costs associated with generating their electricity while we in Fairbanks have the same problems that many of the Bush communities do, which is the high cost of fuel oil," Beck said ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Residents fear Coeur case could affect Bristol Bay Nov 19, 2008
Mine operator Coeur Alaska Inc. and the state of Alaska are pitted against the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, Lynn Canal Conservation and the Juneau Group of the Sierra Club ... The Kensington gold mine is 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau, on the north side of Berners Bay ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Salary board gets appointments Nov 19, 2008
JUNEAU - Juneau's Mike Harrison has been appointed to the State Officers Compensation Commission ... JUNEAU - Juneau's Gordon Harrison has been appointed to the State Officers Compensation Commission ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Nation: Cold realities await Sarah Palin in Alaska Nov 19, 2008
Now it's back to her day job at the state capital in Juneau. Palin's state budget proposal is due in a month, with plummeting oil prices slashing Alaska's revenues by billions of dollars. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Palin could make millions of dollars from book deal Nov 18, 2008
Beth Kerttula of Juneau ... Security guards wearing badges that say "Blackwater" have been spotted in Juneau. (Anchorage Daily News)
'The Beast' was unleashed at Roughhouse Friday Nov 18, 2008
The Beast' was unleashed at Roughhouse Friday - Juneau Empire ... The Beast' was unleashed at Roughhouse Friday 111708 SPORTS 1 For the JUNEAU EMPIRE Eight tough bouts were fought at Marlintini's Lounge at Roughhouse Friday, with plenty of upsets and knock outs ... The Beast' was unleashed at Roughhouse Friday David Sheakley / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Women lag in Alaska's Legislature Nov 18, 2008
In addition to the governor, Senate President Lyda Green, R-Wasilla, and the House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, were in positions of power this year ... Andrea Doll, D-Juneau, lost her re-election bid, but it was to another woman ... In a couple of cases woman candidates narrowly missed coming to Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Man Taken Off Plane After Domestic Violence Threat Nov 18, 2008
SEATTLE -- An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska, returned to Seattle after a passenger reportedly made domestic violence threats against a woman and her infant. Port of Seattle spokesman Perry Cooper said nearby passengers on Flight 69 reported "threats being made" Monday night in a dispute between a male and female traveling with an infant. (KIRO TV, WA)
Dimond digs deep to win 4A volleyball title Nov 17, 2008
4th Place -- Colony d. Juneau 25-12, 25-15, 25-18 ... Kristie Ely, Juneau; Corie Brewer, South; Kasey Kavanaugh, Chugiak; Lauren Fulton, Dimond; Missy Massey, Skyview; Kara Larson, Colony; Valerie Kirk, South; Robyn Burton, Chugiak; Allie Grazulis, Colony; Kelsey Pacolt, Dimond; Brittney Meyers, Skyview; Linzee Burcham, Kodiak. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mine may mean millions for Juneau Nov 17, 2008
JUNEAU -- The developer of the Tulsequah Chief Mine near Juneau says the Alaska capital could see an economic impact of $24 million annually when the mine begins operations ... Salina Landstad of Redfern made a presentation on the mine Thursday to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce ... The mine is along the Tulsequah River 13 miles upstream of the Taku River and 40 miles northeast of Juneau. (Anchorage Daily News)
JDHS' Francis qualifies for the Nike Nationals Nov 17, 2008
Juneau-Douglas High School junior cross country runner Leah Francis placed fifth in the open division at the Nike Team Northwest Regionals Saturday in Boise, Idaho, to grab the final individual invitation to Nike Team Nationals in Portland on Dec. 6 ... Juneau-Douglas High School junior cross country runner Leah Francis placed fifth in the open division at the Nike Team Northwest Regionals Saturday in Boise, Idaho, to grab the final individual invitation to Nike Team Nationals in Portland on... (Juneau Empire)
Risk review clears AEL&P on insurance question Nov 17, 2008
Risk review clears AEL&P on insurance question - Juneau Empire ... A risk management consultant found that Juneau's electric utility could not have insured its transmission lines against damage ... Risk review clears AEL&P on insurance question 111608 LOCAL 3 JUNEAU EMPIRE A risk management consultant found that Juneau's electric utility could not have insured its transmission lines against damage. (Juneau Empire)
Ferry schedule changes affect city Nov 17, 2008
JUNEAU - The Alaska Marine Highway System announced some ferry schedule changes that may affect Juneau passengers in the coming days ... JUNEAU - The Alaska Marine Highway System announced some ferry schedule changes that may affect Juneau passengers in the coming days ... The Ferry LeConte will change a Hoonah sailing to assist volleyball and wrestling teams reach Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Justices Consider Rights Issues Nov 17, 2008
The case involves former Juneau high school student Joseph Frederick, who unfurled his 14-foot banner at a parade off school grounds as the Olympic torch was passing through his town five years ago. His principal, Deborah Morse, took it from him and, despite his pleas that he was exercising his free-speech rights, suspended him for 10 days. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Six years after brutal murder, killer gets 129-year sentence Nov 16, 2008
In 1995, McKinley was sentenced to six years in prison for stabbing a Juneau woman in a case eerily similar to Henry's, Goodwin said. When Henry's naked body was found tucked underneath the bridge, the only solid clue was a bloody handprint on the bottle. (Anchorage Daily News)
A win in the end Nov 16, 2008
ANCHORAGE Emotions poured out after the Colony Knights captured fourth place of the ASAA/First National Bank 4A State Volleyball Championships with a 3-0 sweep of Juneau-Douglas at West Anchorage High School on Saturday. ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman Colony Knight Kara Johnson gives high-fives with the Colony bench as she comes off the floor during Saturday's fourth place game against the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears ... Juneau slowly began to build momentum, however, and led 9-7 after a much... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Southeast Native Summit marks elder's 100th birthday Nov 15, 2008
A trash bin outside the downtown Juneau restaurant Bullwinkle's Pizza Parlor continues to attract black bears ... The tributes continue for Walter Soboleff of Juneau - a Tlingit scholar and Presbyterian pastor - who turns 100 years old today ... Also at the Southeast Alaska Native Summit, Harvey Marvin of Juneau showed copies of a telegram sent by the Sitka Auxiliary of the American Legion in 1926. (Anchorage Daily News)
Skyview upsets Juneau Nov 15, 2008
The Panthers swept perennial powerhouse Juneau-Douglas in three sets 25-22, 25-22, 25-15, to capture the program's first opening-round victory at the state tournament in seven seasons. "Juneau has tradition and experience," Kupferschmid said ... Juneau, meanwhile, has more than 1,700 students, a 2002 state trophy and has never missed a state tournament in the last 16 seasons. (Anchorage Daily News)
Electrical intertie inching along Nov 15, 2008
Large and small communities can benefit, said Scott Willis, spokesman for Alaska Electric Light & Power Co., Juneau's utility ... Hoonah is to be linked to hydro-powered Juneau ... On the same scale as Juneau's Snettisham plant, Thomas Bay could provide a lot of energy. (Juneau Empire)
Developer says BC mine could help Juneau economy Nov 15, 2008
The developer of the Tulsequah Chief Mine near Juneau says the Alaska capital could see an economic impact of $24 million annually when the mine begins operations ... JUNEAU - The developer of the Tulsequah Chief Mine near Juneau says the Alaska capital could see an economic impact of $24 million annually when the mine begins operations ... Salina Landstad of Redfern made a presentation on the mine Thursday to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. (Juneau Empire)
Celebrating An Alaska original Nov 15, 2008
Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire ... Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire ... One day when Bill Martin was 14 and working at a grocery store in Juneau, a man he knew for his Tlingit radio broadcasts spotted him and said, "Tell your father I said, 'Hi.'". (Juneau Empire)
A Lifetime of achievement Nov 15, 2008
Winning the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award is no small feat, but if you ask REACH founder Lenore "Lee" Sandor, 83, she'll likely give you a modest reply about why she won ... Sandor recently received the the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in founding REACH. ... Winning the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award is no small feat, but if you ask REACH founder Lenore "Lee" Sandor, 83, she'll likely give... (Juneau Empire)
Old telegram shows racist past Nov 15, 2008
The Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall in downtown Juneau was abuzz this week with people looking to Southeast's future at the annual Native Summit, but the past was not forgotten ... The Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall in downtown Juneau was abuzz this week with people looking to Southeast's future at the annual Native Summit, but the past was not forgotten ... Harvey Marvin of Juneau came with copies of a telegram he's had for 28 years. (Juneau Empire)
Prep volleball: Knights to play for fourth place Nov 15, 2008
The Knights now face the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears Saturday at 10:45 a.m. Juneau advanced to the fourth-place match with a 3-1 (25-16, 13-25, 25-20, 25-23) win over the Kodiak Bears. Colony, undefeated throughout the regular season, was upset by Chugiak in the first round on Thursday. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Killer Alaska brews Nov 14, 2008
Admission is $30 and includes wine and beer from the Bear Creek Winery and Ring of Fire Meadery of Homer, Kassik's Kenai Brewstop, St. Elias Brewery and Kenai River Brewing of Soldotna, Alaskan Brewing of Juneau and the Moose's Tooth of Ship Creek. Organizers expect 150 to 200 people to show up for Alaska music, food, wine and beer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Attempted kayak escapee receives two years in prison Nov 14, 2008
Erik Jacobsen, 39, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in Juneau Superior Court last month and 6 months in prison in Juneau District Court earlier this month. According to court records, Jacobsen spent three days kayaking south to Ketchikan last May before he was picked up by Alaska State Troopers near Holkham Bay, which is south of Juneau ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Tyler preston makes his musical debut Nov 14, 2008
His other favorite song, "Like Plants in Plastic Cups (Jesus of the Motel 6)," reflects Preston's Juneau upbringing with lyrics such as "the eagles crying for the salmon dying; everything's connected and everything's frying. Momma don't you worry, I'll still try to be kind." ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Another winter in paradise Nov 14, 2008
The Empire interviewed Hostynek about the Juneau screening of "Ready," the last stop on the third annual Sphere of Influence Tour ... They invited me up to Valdez in '92 and on our way back we stopped in Juneau and met Bruce (Griggs) and Seandog (Sean Brownell), who had an eye on some things out in the icefield that they wanted to do, and we talked to them about that the first time ... Juneau is the last screening of the tour. (Juneau Empire)
Begich swings into the lead over Stevens Nov 14, 2008
On Wednesday, more early ballots were counted, including a substantial amount from Juneau, where Begich won by a landslide ... Juneau's questioned ballots were also counted Wednesday ... Andrea, D-Juneau, continues to trail Republican challenger Cathy Mu;oz, but has closed the margin slightly to 449 votes by Wednesday evening. (Juneau Empire)
SPORTS IN JUNEAU Nov 14, 2008
Indoor soccer coaches needed - Juneau Parks & Recreation is in need of volunteer coaches for the upcoming youth season, which runs until Dec. 6 ... Juneau Skating Club - The Juneau Skating Club's first session of the year began Sept. 19 ... Questions can be directed to JSC coaches at juneausk8@hotmail. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska Approves Revised Law Lifting Taxes for Oil Companies Nov 13, 2008
All three oil companies stepped up their lobbying in Juneau, the state capitol, this year ... "He was grandstanding, but every governor when faced with these situations has to show people he is doing something," says Gregg Erickson, an economic consultant in Juneau and editor at large of the Alaska Budget Report, an economic newsletter. (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
Lawyer in Palin e-mail raid wants charges dropped Nov 13, 2008
BEAR CUB HIGH AND DRY: The photo in the says it all: A motherless black bear cub spent a full day on a dock near downtown Juneau, shivering and lethargic, before walking back into the woods. McCAIN, ON "LENO," DOESN'T LAY BLAME: Unlike some of his campaign advisers, defeated presidential candidate John McCain, in an appearance Tuesday on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," wouldn't speculate on why he lost the election. (Anchorage Daily News)
Saints abound, like bears in the shadows Nov 13, 2008
In that case, just sing, "Nice ticket guy at the Alaska Airlines counter in Juneau.". You may know them, but not too well, like the crooked faced man that is not, and has never been, all there, but who smiles broadly and calls your name every time he sees you; and all you have to do to make his whole day terrific is to say, "It's good to see you too." His beatific miracle is that he makes you feel as good as you make him feel. (Anchorage Daily News)
Invasive plant surveys reveal problem in plants throughout Southeast Nov 13, 2008
The surveys took place around Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Kake, Juneau, Sitka, Haines and Hoonah ... This species has not yet been found in Juneau but should be watched for ardently ... Orange hawkweed is much more wide spread throughout the region and has thoroughly infested Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Prince of Wales, Sitka and Wrangell. (Juneau Empire)
Juneau Rotary presents Vocational Service awards Nov 13, 2008
Vocational Service awards to local individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations capped a month-long Rotary Club of Juneau focus on business ethics ... Secondary planning: Representing the Juneau-Douglas High School Secondary Planning Team, Thunder Mountain High School Principal Patti Bippus, left, and Juneau School District Assistant Superintendent Laury Scandling accept one of Rotary's annual Vocational Service awards ... Rotary individually recognized Parks for her work in the Science,... (Juneau Empire)
One week later, state elections still undecided Nov 13, 2008
Note: District 3 is Juneau Downtown and District 4 is the Mendenhall Valley ... Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, said she hoped Fenumiai could provide advice on changes to get results more quickly ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Native summit set for today in Juneau Nov 13, 2008
JUNEAU - This year's Southeast Alaska Native summit kicks off today in Juneau ... JUNEAU - This year's Southeast Alaska Native summit kicks off today in Juneau ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska Natives celebrate Veterans Day Nov 13, 2008
Juneau's Native community honored its members who have served in uniform in a spirited celebration Tuesday that involved honoring aging warriors and traditional Native dancing ... Michael Penn / Juneau Empire ... Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Candidates await today's vote count Nov 12, 2008
That work has been completed in 32 of Alaska's 40 election districts, including the state's population centers: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, the Kenai Peninsula and Gov. Sarah Palin's home territory, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which includes Wasilla and Palmer. Early this week, the elections office was waiting for precinct rolls to arrive from parts of rural Alaska, including the state's southeast panhandle, Kodiak Island and other communities off the highway system such as Western and... (Anchorage Daily News)
When watching 'Eating Alaska,' don't let food get in the way Nov 12, 2008
The Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust, Douglas-Dornan Foundation, Sitka Film Society, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and KTOO-TV in Juneau also provided financial support. "There's such an abundance of food, sometimes we just eat on autopilot. We should be really thinking about eating," said Doug Osborne, who works in the Health Promotion department at SEARHC.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Northern Europe & Alaska cruises on sale Nov 12, 2008
Explore monstrous glaciers, soar over ice caps, have a close-encounter with wildlife nature, beauty and endless adventure abound in Juneau, Alaska ... Long before Juno (the movie), Juneau, Alaskas capital city, has been known for its laid-back atmosphere, breathtaking backdrop, and outdoor activities ... Following a visit to Juneau, the next stop is Skagway, where tourists can hike the wilderness, visit the Gold Rush National Historical Park, or take a guided tour. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Uncounted ballots keep trickling in Nov 12, 2008
Yet to be counted are more than 1,000 early ballots from Juneau districts, where Begich put up victories of 60 and 70 percent ... Andrea Doll, D-Juneau ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2009 Nov 12, 2008
Juneau's own Olympic medalist Hilary Lindh and Metlakatla hoopster Wally Leask will join Alaska Baseball League pioneer H.A. "Red" Boucher, U.S. Nordic ski champion Nina Kemppel and polar explorer Col. Norman Vaughan for an induction ceremony in February at the ConocoPhillips atrium in Anchorage ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
JDHS students can participate in program Nov 12, 2008
JUNEAU - The Juneau School District and the Southern Alaska Carpenter's Union Training Center recently announced a formal agreement allowing Juneau-Douglas High School students to participate in the center's apprenticeship program ... JUNEAU - The Juneau School District and the Southern Alaska Carpenter's Union Training Center recently announced a formal agreement allowing Juneau-Douglas High School students to participate in the center's apprenticeship program ... For more information, contact... (Juneau Empire)
Coast Guard blanket drive begins today Nov 12, 2008
JUNEAU - The Coast Guard cutter Liberty's annual Blanket, Coat and New Toy Drive for Southeast Alaska is set to begin today ... JUNEAU - The Coast Guard cutter Liberty's annual Blanket, Coat and New Toy Drive for Southeast Alaska is set to begin today ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Read Greta's interview Nov 11, 2008
There is much that needs to be and can be contributed from the state of Alaska with me here at the desk in Anchorage and in Juneau as governor. VAN SUSTEREN: And I know you've got a meeting so I'm going to let you go because you have to go meet with your cabinet. (Fox News)
Push for private prison was downfall Nov 11, 2008
Some of Juneau's top lobbyists worked for the cause, and they had strong advocates in the Legislature ... But momentum in Juneau was beginning to slacken. (Anchorage Daily News)
Story: Palin reflects on her run Nov 11, 2008
The choice there in many months of the Juneau mansion being re-plumbed and all the improvements being made in the infrastructure of the Juneau house, where we weren't going to be there anyway ... That's baffled me that all of a sudden two years later, again, never having tried to hide anything with either traveling back and forth to Juneau for first family events that were outside the capital city, in bringing Piper and, once in a while, Willow with me also, that anybody would think that I was... (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Hall Fame reveals new class Nov 11, 2008
" The five who will enter the hall during a February ceremony: H.A. "Red" Boucher, founder of the Alaska Goldpanners in Fairbanks. In the 1960s, Boucher helped put together the Alaska Baseball League, which continues to bring top college players to the state each summer. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver was among the many future major leaguers to play for Boucher's Goldpanners. Nina Kemppel, the West High graduate who won 18 national championships in nordic skiing, more than any other Alaskan.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Eight Arctic Animals That Face the Promise and Peril of Climate Change Nov 11, 2008
"In a very short amount of time, you're going to drastically rearrange that ecosystem," says Brendan Kelly, a marine biologist at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. "There will be some biological community there, it just won't look like anything like what's been there.". (Scientific American)
Painter discusses nature of art Nov 11, 2008
Premiere wildlife artist Robert Bateman plans Juneau visit on Tuesday ... Bateman has been on a several-week tour around western Canada and has scheduled stops in Anchorage as well as Juneau ... He said he has fond memories of Southeast Alaska, citing a salmon and halibut fishing trip from Juneau to Sitka and a float down the Taku River from Canada to Juneau among them. (Juneau Empire)
Police & Fire Nov 11, 2008
Police & Fire - Juneau Empire ... The boy was lodged at the Juneau Youth Center ... At about 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Juneau police received a report of a 2008 Dodge pickup in a ditch on Glacier Highway. (Juneau Empire)
How Alaska keeps its seas from being overfished Nov 11, 2008
Juneau, Alaska Apocalyptic predictions have not been entirely relegated to Wall Street these days ... He currently serves as executive director of the Juneau, Alaska-based Marine Conservation Alliance, which comprises fishermen, seafood processors, and communities involved in the groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska. (Yahoo News)
Appalled with staffers Nov 11, 2008
Oops wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:57 AM:" To Lindy, you're right, Sarah has too much lying, scheming and back stabbing the Alaskan citizens to even bother to listen to people, she's above that.What a selfish, ignorant governor. She could learn if she wasn't so full of her immature, mean spirited behavior. Bet Juneau will have plenty of vacancies, her cronies saw her true colors and their gonna jump ship, Sarah's not going to point fingers and stab them in the back, we're on to this evil woman ". Jim... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Math mentor is Teacher of the Year Nov 11, 2008
Robert Williams, who has taught at Colony for two years and has taught for 21, including a stint in West Africa, received the award Sunday during the Association of Alaska School Boards meeting in Juneau. It s very humbling, Williams said Monday. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Colony High teacher named state's best Nov 10, 2008
JUNEAU -- Robert Williams, a Colony High School math teacher, was named 2009 Alaska teacher of the year on Sunday. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Options to be exercised before wolf pups killed State to allow wolf pup killing if no options Nov 10, 2008
JUNEAU -- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says the killing of wolf pups in dens will still be allowed, but only if there are no other options ... The agency clarified its policy at a state Board of Game meeting in Juneau on Friday. (Anchorage Daily News)
What's ahead for Gov. Palin? Seven challenges Nov 10, 2008
Back in Juneau, she's likely to face a new source of friction: budget-cutting tensions due to declining oil revenues. When she starts converting her fiscal-conservative rhetoric into action, opponents may accuse her of preening for voters in North Carolina or Iowa (see Challenge 2). (Anchorage Daily News)
Juneau city manager to step down in April Nov 10, 2008
Stepping down: Juneau City Manager Rod Swope speaks at AEL&P offices in April ... Swope said it is also the right time to step down because of steps the Juneau Assembly has taken to ensure an easy transition ... Swope has worn many different hats in his more than 30 years in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Coming Home: Palin returns from national campaign to a changed state Nov 10, 2008
When Palin comes to Juneau during the next legislative session, she may find a Legislature far less willing to work with her than she'd hoped ... Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, in the waning days of the bitter presidential campaign ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
Number of outstanding ballots grows to 81,000 Nov 10, 2008
Both Begich and House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, issued press releases saying it was too soon to decide their races ... Juneau may play a significant role in boosting Begich's chances ... And 95 percent of Southeast's 1,066 yet-to-be-counted early ballots were cast in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Fish and Game issues new policy on wolf pups Nov 10, 2008
The new policy was announced Friday at the Board of Game meetings in Juneau ... The Board of Game is meeting in Centennial Hall in downtown Juneau ... Copyright 2008 Juneau Alaska, Morris DigitalWorks & Morris Communications Corporation. (Juneau Empire)
