News of the North

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Access was one topic of conversation with Alaska Governor Bill Walker on Action Line Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) July employment was down by an estimated 0.3 percent, or 900 jobs, compared to July 2017.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The Travel Juneau Board recognized Steve Hamilton (Westmark Baranof Hotel) and Gin Anderson (Treetop Tees) for their service as directors.

Wasilla, Alaska (KINY) The name of the victim is being withheld.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Most of the attempts came from a University.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Mermaids, whether they are singing songs about discovered treasures or luring in sailors with their beauty, have always been a mythological creature of the ocean. They are connected wholeheartedly to the ocean and its mysteries, which is something being explored by the Sitka Mermaid Festival.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Juneau residents and businesses came together to ensure that needy students in the area will have school supplies through the Stuff the Bus event.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - After talking with another candidate and friend, Andy Hughes has withdrawn his name from the race for the Areawide Assembly seat.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The forest service expects to have a final Master Plan for the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor center done this fall.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue has had an unusual number of fires recently.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Expect more people around the downtown transit center in the next few weeks.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) School begins on Monday and parents can get a sneak peek at one school tonight.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Crime rose nearly 6 percent in both Juneau and Alaska last year according to federal uniform crime reports released by the state.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Researchers from NOAA, U.S. Geological Survey and their partners have completed the first high-resolution, comprehensive mapping of one of the fastest moving underwater tectonic faults in the world, located in southeastern Alaska.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) The Trump Administration has their eyes on millions of acres in the Arctic.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a strong earthquake rocked an area of the remote Aleutian Islands.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska marijuana regulators will take public comment on the latest draft proposal for allowing the onsite use of marijuana in authorized stores.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Two men were assaulted in Lemon Creek Tuesday evening with one suffering a head wound and another a serious stab wound.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Juneau Police was able to help State Troopers, US Postal Inspectors, and other Federal agencies with keeping $200k worth of drugs from getting into Juneau.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A massive gold mine proposed in western Alaska has cleared a regulatory hurdle, acquiring permits from federal agencies.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Daryl Weathers remembers trying to pull men from the sea off Alaska's Aleutian Islands after a U.S. Navy destroyer hit a mine left by the Japanese following the only World War II battle fought on North American soil.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department is bracing for the start of school Monday.

Wasilla, Alaska (KINY) Jayme Donoho, 32, was a passenger on the motorcycle that collided with a Jeep Tuesday.

Kodiak, Alaska (KINY) The name of a drowning victim is being withheld so that his family can be notified.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - After a discovery that suggests that the Bering Strait land bridge could be a dinosaur superhighway, we talked with paleontologist Dr. Anthony Fiorillo about chasing dinosaurs in Alaska, his career, and advice for others wanting a career in paleontology.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Lower graduation rates and two large school renovations were discussed by the Board of Education at their regular meeting.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The State Board of Education and Early Development will be holding an audio work session to receive an update from Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson on department activity.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - City Attorney Amy Mead was recognized by the Assembly for her work for the City and Borough of Juneau.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 47-year-old Anchorage man has been taken into custody in the shooting death of his brother.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A candidate for the state Senate and her husband have been accused of illegally receiving food stamps.

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The Juneau Economic Development Council 2018 Economic Indicators report shows a drop again in population and average monthly employment.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The August edition of Alaska Economic Trends includes an article on the state's projected population in 2045.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Juneau voters will have decisions to make on Mayor, Assembly seats, and school board seats in October.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) The US Coast Guard, local agencies and several volunteers found a missing 74-year-old man safe and sound.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The latest CBJ Assembly meeting had moments of debate, triumph, and questions for the future of the city. There are four Assembly seats up for grabs at the next election, as well as the Mayor's position, and three open seats on the Board of Education.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) A majority was not enough to put a question on the October ballot on daycare and early childhood education.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - As the Perseverance Theatre continues to find ways to further improve after a financial scare, they have officially announced a new member of their team. Joshua Midgett will be joining as the new Management Director.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Project Playground Community Build at Twin Lakes wrapped up Sunday.

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Mary McDaniels was the winner of the Subaru for You event.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) A three-year effort to construct the latest addition to the Alaska Marine Highway fleet was completed Saturday.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) The US Coast Guard sent two MH-60 helicopters to lead the search for a missing 74-year-old man, last seen Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Juneau Police said Juneau resident, Bruce Alan Owens, 63 died Saturday.

KAVIK RIVER CAMP, Alaska, (KINY) The strongest earthquake ever recorded on Alaska's north slope has experts re-examining the seismic potential of the area.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue battled fires at Switzer Village and on Fritz Cove Road.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) The Alaska Supreme Court ruled some out of state sex offenders don't have to register if they move to Alaska.

Wasilla, Alaska (KINY) Richard Russell was described as a good worker and a loyal family man by his family.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Even in the construction phase, Project Playground stands a physical manifestation of community in Juneau.

SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The Latest on a plane that was stolen from Sea-Tac International Airport in Washington state.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal wildlife officials are documenting a die-off of Alaska seabirds stretching from north of the Bering Strait to the Gulf of Alaska that may be connected to a trend of warming ocean water.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Extra funding for Capital City Fire Rescue is up for final action at Monday evening's regular meeting of the Juneau Assembly.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's plenty of Juneau Assembly activity to report from Thursday evening between a Finance Committee meeting, a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, and a special meeting.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Next week will see the next phase of downtown road construction on North Franklin Street.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The number of deadly opioid overdoses in Alaska has increased again with the powerful painkiller fentanyl linked to a larger portion of the deaths last year, according to a state report.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Another chip was put into the proverbial hat for the Juneau Assembly District 2 seat. Don Habeger has filed to run.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Wade Bryson who used to run Problem Corner at the Juneau Radio Center and also owns local Subway restaurants has officially filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Assembly.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Alaska Wildlife Troopers also had a successful haul for the peak of the fishing season around the Kenai Peninsula.

Juneau, AK (KINY) Firefighters arrived to find the large metal structure covered in flames on Thursday morning.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Today is Alaska Wild Salmon Day and there are events all over the state in celebration of our favorite fish! Kick things off at the Southeast Feast!

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The Juneau Economic Development Council presented their findings of a survey that took a look at visitors, residents, and for the first time legislators and their staff. The survey was done during the past Legislative Session.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The Jump Society Summer Film Festival has begun!

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Volcano Observatory is getting $12 million in additional federal funding to update equipment and hire more staff.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man used his teeth to defend himself and his property.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council chimed in with reaction to plans by the Forest Service to come up with a state specific roadless rule for Alaska.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - According to a press release from the Department of Public Safety, 41-year-old Andrew Renner and 18-year-old Owen Renner of Wasilla were indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Heavy rainfall is causing flooding throughout the borough and the National Weather Service have issued a Flood Warning that will continue into Friday morning.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska health care providers discussed rural telehealth systems with the Federal Communications Commission, which provides subsidies that help keep the systems in operation.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has ordered that portions of an initiative aimed at protecting salmon be stricken as unconstitutional but says the rest of the measure can advance to the ballot.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - An effort to add more items to the Southeast Alaska Food Bank is happening this evening at Fred Meyer.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau wanted to remind those who are using trucks and vehicles to carry heavy loads to check that they have been properly secured before entering the highway. 

Juneau, AK (KINY) - A Juneau woman has pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud charges. 

Juneau, AK (KINY) - A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the University of Alaska Southeast and the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida for further collaboration.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Juneau will be hosting the National Night Out this evening to connect the community to various first responder groups.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Senator Dennis Egan offered his reaction to the decision by the Federal Highway Administration to close the book on the Juneau Access Project while a guest on Action Line Tuesday.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - A retired NBA All-Star has returned to his hometown of Juneau to give back during a week-long basketball camp. The camp is being held at the Juneau Douglas High School and will conclude on Friday, August 10th.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - A Juneau resident has organized another clothing drive after seeing a successful glove drive last winter.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The first ferry to carry the Made in Alaska stamp will be launched and christened by Alaska's First Lady later this week.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The 11th Annual Juneau National Night Out will be held this evening in an effort to better connect first responders to members of the community through meals and block parties.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The search for an interim Superintendent for the Juneau School district has come to a close as Dr. Bridget Weiss has been unanimously chosen by the Juneau Board of Education. Weiss will be able to spend a few days with Dr. Mark Miller who will soon be heading to a new job in California.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The only piece of legislation sponsored by outgoing Juneau Representative Justin Parish that won passage in the 30th Alaska Legislature is scheduled to be signed into law Friday.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Searchers said Monday that they found four people dead in a sightseeing airplane carrying Polish tourists in Alaska's Denali National Park — a day and a half after thick clouds hampered the response to a distress call.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — At age 37, Dimitri Shein has already lived the American dream.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - More than 140 proposals have been set aside for work by the Alaska Board of Game.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Much like our interviews with Governor Bill Walker and Congressman Don Young, we got a hold of Former US Senator and Governor Candidate Mark Begich to talk about various issues throughout the state.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - Prince of Wales Troopers arrested a man who caused a ruckus with his family.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The Coast Guard rescued a man who had sustained a head injury while on board a vessel 34 outside of Cordova.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - It was a successful weekend for Juneau Little League.

Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) 14 people died in Alaska work place related deaths in 2015. That number more than doubled in 2016.

Willow, Alaska (KINY) A teenager fell from an elevated position while hiking and was found dead after a search by authorities.

Kwethluk, Alaska (KINY) Alaska State Troopers said the 16 year old girl's hands were tied and she was dragged along a gravel road after she refused to come home.

Klawock, Alaska (KINY) Alaska State Troopers caught up to a wanted man on Prince of Wales Island.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The first Douglas Dirt Derby brought in about 35 kids to race around a course that was established at Savikko Park.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The annual Duck Derby put on by the Glacier Valley Rotary Club has concluded with many community members earning cash prizes, all while enabling the club to continue helping the community.

Juneau, AK (KINY) - The Coast Guard have announced that they have suspended the search for a man who went overboard on the 780-foot cruise ship Amsterdam in the Sitka Sound.

HAINES, Alaska (AP) — The company that owned the canoe that recently capsized in a swift moving river in southeast Alaska, killing one man has been identified.

The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.