Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Kodiak man reports he was mauled by a bear on the island's Pillar Mountain Sunday
A dispatch from Alaska State Troopers says 71-year-old Donald Zimmerman was jogging on a trail in the area when he was attacked by the bruin.
He was transported to a local hospital and was reported in stable condition.
A search of the area did not locate the bear.
Leases Issued in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it signed and issued leases on nine of the tracts that received qualifying bids from the first-ever oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Recall Dunleavy holds Press Confrence
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Recall Dunleavy group held a zoom press conference on their reboot and Final Signature-Gathering Effort.
Micciche to serve as Senate president
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Senate has organized.
Alaska Seaplanes to launch service to Petersburg from Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Seaplanes plans to fly two daily roundtrip flights between Juneau and Petersburg starting April 5.
CBJ COVID Clinic vaccinated 1,182
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said the initial CBJ COVID-19 vaccine clinic was successful.
Some 2nd and 3rd graders back in classrooms
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - It's a notable day for the Juneau School District with the first batch of second and third graders returning to in-person instruction.
Storm brings daily rain record and strong wind gusts
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Monday proved to be a notable day weather-wise in Juneau.
MLK, Jr Food drive "complete success"
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Martin Luther King, Junior Day of Service food drives in Juneau Monday were deemed a complete success.
Sniffen named to fill Attorney General post on a permanent basis
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has a new Attorney General.
Gusts to 60 miles per hour forecast for Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A high wind warning has been issued for Juneau.
State reports COVID numbers for Monday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health and Social Services today announced 153 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska
Trident Seafoods reports 4 COVID-19 cases at plant in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-based seafood company has reported that Alaska seafood plant workers have tested positive for COVID-19, including one who was taken to a hospital.
Sitka Public Library will offer weekly grab-and-go bag craft program the entire month of January. New bags will be available every Saturday and participants can pick them up anytime during the week. Craft projects are best for ages 2-5. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 747-4020 to register.
at Sitka Public LibraryThe Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is conducting a membership drive giveaway. Anyone becoming a member through Feb. 5th will be entered in a drawing for an Allie High signed print or a beaded barrette. The winners will be announced during the group's annual meeting to be held via Zoom on Feb. 6th. To become a member, go to friendsofsjm.com and choose a membership level. for more info call 747-6233.
at Sheldon Jackson MuseumRegistration for Sitka Fine Arts Camp's summer 2021 season is now open. Camps for elementary, middle and high school students are available. For info visit fineartscamp.org or call 747-3085
at Sitka Fine Arts Camp