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Sealaska lands bill moves forward

...discussions around this legislation."Murkowski said the plan went through a thorough process."I realize this bill won't make everyone happy, but we've made literally hundreds of changes over the past four years in an effort to meet every possible...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-18/sealaska-lands-bill-moves-forward
State
Former Coast Guard cutter Storis put up for auction

...vessels, and so, unfortunately, we weren't able to keep it and it's being auctioned...of the United States. And the GSA wasn't willing to work with us and they just wanted...said.Now that it appears the museum won't get the ship, Geldhof said the next step...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-18/former-coast-guard-cutter-storis-put-au
State
Treadwell announces campaign for U.S. Senate

...not hearing from Mark Begich and I don't think we're hearing from a Senate that is controlled by Democrats, that doesn't believe in state's rights.Treadwell...sure we have the next election that doesn't turn on interference by the Justice Department...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-18/treadwell-announces-campaign-us-senate
State | Local
Travel agency's bankruptcy threatens Catholic youth trip

...Coffman said two of the youth planning for the trip had raised $10,000. Breaking the news that their plans were in danger wasn't easy."They were shocked," Coffman said. "They were wondering what was going to happen.The Archdiocese of Anchorage estimates...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-18/travel-agencys-bankruptcy-threatens-cat
Local
A crack, a shriek, a bolt of lightning

...temperatures rose into the upper 80s and 90s."We just don't get that type of system popping up. Most times we get these type...lightning strikes through to offshore waters. But that doesn't mean saying goodbye to the stint of recent warm weather."Although...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-18/crack-shriek-bolt-lightning
Local
Local Sports Schedule

...586-4920, tlombardo@sailinc.org, www.sailinc.org. T-shirts for first 500, prizes for costumes and fastest runners...Thunder Mountain High School. First 100 registered receive free T-Shirt. Teaches basketball fundamentals, mechanics, skills...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-06-18/local-sports-schedule
Sports
David Paul convicted of manslaughter

...Heart-broke," she said, clutching family photos of Paul she brought along to show the press. "I just don't believe he did it. I don't believe he did anything to that baby. I'm a firm believer that he's really sticking up for the mother...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-17/david-paul-convicted-manslaughter
Local
Hiker hurt in fall medevaced near Sitka

...yell a warning to her husband. She then took a few steps, lost her footing and fell to the ground, Charles said.Chris didn't know she had broken her hip, but knew she was in pain, Charles said.A physician hiking in the area heard Chris yelling, and...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-18/hiker-hurt-fall-medevaced-near-sitka
State | Local
Position of city attorney down to four candidates

...anticipate they reach their decision after the interviews," said Mila Cosgrove, director of human resources for the city. "I don't think anyone wants to drag their feet." The other two candidates, Karen Jennings and Debra O'Gara, are residents of Palmer...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-18/position-city-attorney-down-four-candid
Local
Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

...fielding after the regular season, but they committed two or more errors in five of their last six games."Overall I really didn't think Jeffrey pitched that bad," McDonnell said. "I would have liked to have seen us play better behind him, because he was...

http://juneauempire.com/sports/2013-06-18/oregon-st-sends-cards-packing-11-4-cws
Sports

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