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News of the North
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Flags to be lowered for former Alaska Representative Pat Carney
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - U. S. and state flags will fly at half-staff for the third time this week to recognize a former state lawmaker who has passed away.
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More avalanche control work planned for Thane Road
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Thane Road will be closed again Thursday for avalanche control work by the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
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Pilot search suspended
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Coast Guard suspended the search for the missing helicopter pilot near Kodiak, Alaska, Wednesday.
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Teuber missing on helicopter flight near Kodiak
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The former chair and president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is the subject of a search by the Coast Guard near Kodiak.
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CBJ and State report COVID numbers
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting two new residents identified with COVID-19.
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State expands vaccination guidelines
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Just a little before 10:30 on Wednesday, the State of Alaska announced new eligibility guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Juneau's avalanche danger remains "considerable"
Juneau, Alaska (KINY - Avalanche danger remains considerable according to the Urban Avalanche Advisory issued by Juneau City Hall this morning.
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Eagle euthanized after airport tree rescue in Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A bald eagle rescued after it was found dangling from a tree near the Juneau International Airport was in poor physical condition and has been euthanized.
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Petersburg COVID-19 outbreak at 65
Petersburg, Alaska (KINY) - In a joint release from their Emergency Operations Center and medical center, Petersburg reported Tuesday evening that the town is still experiencing a spike in cases. Eleven cases were identified on Tuesday.
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DBA officials welcome Assembly actions on two fronts
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The top officers of the Juneau Downtown Business Association expressed their gratification with a couple of actions taken by the Assembly this week while guests on Action Line.
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Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be Interior secretary. Collins is the first Republican senator to publicly back Haaland, who's set to become the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
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School budget revision to highlight Assembly Finance meeting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee meets this evening.
Current Conditions
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Light Rain Snow and 37 F at Juneau, Juneau International Airport, AK
Winds are Southeast at 12.7 MPH (11 KT). The pressure is 1003.8 mb and the humidity is 82%. The wind chill is 29. Last Updated on Mar 4 2021, 3:53 am AKST.