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Top Story3 Hopefuls for North Pole State House SeatThree applicants for a vacant state House seat from North Pole are all emphasizing their experience in local government. Doug Isaacson, Mike Prax and Tammie Wilson are vying to replace John Coghill. He was appointed to the Senate following the resignation of Gene Therriault who joined the governor's staff. Read more » More Stories
Shedding Pounds Through Sleep
Shedding a few pounds may be tough to endure, but there is something very easy to do that can leave you not only healthier, but lighter. Researchers continually study the hot topic of weight loss and there's one big component that many can look over. Our Natasha Sweatte has the story. (VIDEO CLIP) Read more » Juneau Road Reopens Following MudslidesA road in Juneau has been reopened and residents allowed to return home after mudslides closed down the roadway. Gastineau Ave. was reopened at about 10 a.m. on Sunday, and residents were allowed to return to their homes, with the exception of a six unit apartment building that was damaged in Saturday's mudslides. City Manager Rod Swope says it appears that the situation has stabilized. But he says all residents are being advised that they need to be prepared to vacate quickly if the hillside becomes unstable again. Read more » Pearce to Step Down as Pipeline CoordinatorDrue Pearce is leaving her job as federal pipeline coordinator of an Alaska natural gas pipeline project. In a statement released Monday, Pearce says President Obama requested her resignation. She says it's effective Jan. 3. Former President Bush nominated Pearce for the job in 2006. According to the 2004 law passed by Congress establishing the position, the coordinator's role is to oversee the "expeditious discharge of all activities by federal agencies with respect to an Alaska natural gas transportation project" and ensure that they follow the direction of Congress. Read more »
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