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From a mining aqueduct to recreational gold-the restoration of an historic Alaska trail
In the 1880s, Douglas Island, now part of Juneau, Alaska, was the site of the largest gold mining complex in the world. A 14-mile-long aqueduct carried water from a subalpine lake at what is now known as Eaglecrest Ski Area to the Treadwell Mine, where it powered stamp mills that crushed ore to extract gold. When the mine closed in the 1920s, maintenance of the berm-and-ditch structure came to a halt.
Bethel Warriors claim podium at Valdez XC Invitational
The Bethel Cross Country Team won both the girls and boys divisions at the Valdez Cross Country Invitational this past weekend, August 17th. They also took the top three spots on the podium. Teams participating included Bethel, Cordova, Unalaska, and the host team the Valdez Buccaneers. Winning the girls division...
Trump-backed Nancy Dahlstrom withdraws from Alaska House race
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom withdrew from the state’s House race Friday after she came in third place in the primary this week, leaving Nick Begich as the leading GOP candidate to take on Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK). “I entered this race because Alaskans deserve better representation than what we have received from Mary Peltola […]
Public Safety Employees Association critical of trooper commissioner statements on alleged wrongful assault by troopers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Public Safety Employees Association released a long statement on Thursday in response to disparaging remarks made last week by Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell regarding two troopers charged with assault for beating a man in Kenai who turned out to be the wrong person.
Alaska oil and gas regulator takes first step toward carbon storage program
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has begun planning for the state’s new carbon sequestration program. The program, approved by state lawmakers and Gov. Mike Dunleavy this year, will eventually see the state license pipelines and injection wells that allow companies to store carbon dioxide deep underground. Storage programs, already in use by other […]
America’s farthest-north state House race is now tied, as more votes are counted in Alaska primary
One day after Alaska’s primary election day, results from rural precincts continued to trickle into the headquarters of the Alaska Division of Election. With 16 of 20 precincts reporting results in House District 40, which covers the North Slope and Northwest Arctic Borough, Democratic candidates Saima “Ikrik” Chase and Robyn “Niayuq” Burke are now tied […]
Fairbanks drug trade hit by arrest operation
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Law enforcement reports the Fairbanks drug world was hit hard during a two-day operation last week. More than 40 officers from over a dozen local, state and federal agencies took part in the operation over August 14 and 15, with the goal of disrupting drug trafficking and associated criminal activity. Officers contacted approximately 204 people and conducted 105 traffic stops. This resulted in a total of 32 arrests, 23 of which were related to existing arrest warrants.
Suspect wanted in Anchorage shooting death near camp
The Anchorage Police Department wants the public’s help finding a suspect at large in the shooting death of a man near a homeless camp on Thursday morning. Police did not provide a name or description of the suspect. They did share this photo. A spokesperson said they think it’s a man.
Pertussis cases are rising—check your family’s vaccinations
Pertussis cases are rising—check your family’s vaccinations. The Juneau Public Health Center wants you to be aware that pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is on the rise in Juneau and across the state. Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness which causes severe and long-lasting coughing. People with pertussis can have intense coughing that lasts for weeks or months. It can be fatal in infants, the elderly, and those with immunocompromising conditions.
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