Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Memorial Drive could be closed for up to six hours tonight.
Crews plan to resurface the street between 6 pm and midnight.
The crews also warned residents in the area that it could be louder than normal.
They will be using dump trucks, a steam roller, excavators and other equipment.
Juneau EOC reports handfuls of new COVID-19 cases
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting 10 new residents with COVID-19.
CBJ ups housing assistance grants to as much as $3K
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Individuals and households in Juneau that have been financially harmed by the pandemic may now receive up to $3,000 in relief through the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program.
Anchorage will return to 'hunker down' mode next week
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Municipality of Anchorage will return to "hunker down" mode to combat COVID-19.
Sealaska Heritage to sponsor lecture on Indigenous human rights
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a free online lecture this Monday on Indigenous human rights as part of its series in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.
Capital Transit to increase passenger capacity, door access this week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to changes within the buses, Capital Transit is increasing bus capacity limits to 12 riders and reinstating front door boarding for all passengers starting Friday, Nov. 27.
Preliminary finding identifies downtown site as preferred for small cruise ship facility
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Preliminary findings on the Small Ship Infrastructure Master Plan are out.
Sullivan, Murkowski issue joint statement on Pebble decision
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have issued statements after the Army Corps of Engineers formally rejected the Pebble Limited Partnership’s application for a permit to discharge material into navigable waters under the Clean Water Act.
Army Corps of Engineers: No permit for Pebble Mine
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday denied a permit for a controversial gold and copper mine near the headwaters of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery in southwest Alaska.
Sitka Assembly extends COVID-19 disaster declaration
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka has extended the declaration of a local disaster emergency by the Municipal Administrator.
Sitka Assembly rejects new COVID-19 requirements
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka has voted down new restrictions and requirements for bars, restaurants and other large gathering places.
Arctic refuge oil rights auction faces uncertain response
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to auction oil drilling rights inside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Virus vaccine doses could be distributed in Alaska in weeks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska health officials say the first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in the state within a few weeks.
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust, Cooking for a Cause Fundraiser - December 4th-6th. Join us in Cooking for a Cause with Chef Collette of Ludvigs as your personal (virtual)cooking instructor! All ingredients included to cook a gourmet meal for 2. Ask your favorite someone or get together with your social distancing pod for a fun interactive night. Proceeds from the event will go to the Seafood Donation program run by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and the Alaska Sustainable FisheriesTrust (ASFT). Since March 2020, ALFA and ASFT have provided over 480,000 meals of seafood, free of charge, to Alaskans who are food insecure. Participants can purchase a box with all the ingredients to cook a gourmet two-course dinner with video-led instructions from one of Sitka’s favorite local chefs. Seafood,vegetarian and chicken options are available and each box also comes with dessert for two. Boxes will be available December 4th, however, participants can set their own schedule as the instructions and entertainment are pre-recorded and can be accessed at your convenience. Entertainment from local musicians and singers will be available to watch while you enjoy your dinner and a silent auction with many great items that will be posted as part of the fundraiser. Post photos of your finished plate in our photo contest and the best looking dish can win you a $50 Ludvigs Gift certificate! Silent auction and photo contest winners will be announced on Sunday, December 6th. Enjoy a Ludvig’s dinner at home for a great cause!Ticket areon sale now through November 22nd. Visitalaskansown.com/pages/cookingforacause2020 to purchase tickets. For more information contact Lauren at 714-369-4057 or at [email protected]
at ZoomThe Sitka Monthly Grind is seeking performers for the December 12th Holiday Grind. If you are interested you will need to record your presentation, and get it to Jeanne Stolberg by December 1st. The show will be produced and shown on Sitka Monthly Grind’s Facebook and Youtube channel starting December 12th. For details or questions contact Jeanne at 738-8083, or Jeff at 747-4821. The Sitka Monthly Grind is under the Greater Sitka Arts Council umbrella, the philosophy remains family oriented, non political, and affordable.
at NoneOcean Wave Quilters will meet 7 PM, Tuesday, December 1st via ZOOM. Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes, and other benefits. For more info call Sarah at 738-72772
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