Leaders focus on workers' issues at Labor Day picnic

For more than 100 years, Labor Day has been a benchmark of observation for the achievements and contributions of American workers. On Monday, members of Juneau's labor force enjoyed holiday festivities at the Juneau Central Labor Council's annual picnic, and they also shared their thoughts on the very subject of the holiday's foundations.

Bering's bust proves a hit in Sitka

The presentation of a bust of Danish explorer Vitus Bering, the man responsible for various landmarks bearing his name, was a success in Sitka.

Officers' remains to stop in Juneau before trip to Hoonah

The remains of the two Hoonah police officers shot and killed Aug. 28 will spend today in Juneau before beginning a trip to Hoonah on Wednesday, states a release from the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Photos: Labor Day kite flying on Sandy Beach

Kelly McLean gets her long-tailed kite up at Sandy Beach on Monday while attending the Labor Day picnic.

Photo: Fundraising through litter

Kymberlee Kelly stoops for a wayward plastic bag as she and other members of the Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team earn money for their team by collecting trash Monday for Litter Free, Inc. Kelly's teammates, all freshmen, are from left, Kayla Balovich, Kaitlin Fagerstrom, Gracie Meiners and Breanne Chapman.

Photo: Keeping their agility up

Amy Lujan, of the Capital Kennel Club of Juneau, runs Rosie, a one-and-a-half year old border collie, through an agility course Monday at Melvin Park. The club normally holds practice Sundays but held it Monday because of the Labor Day holiday.

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JPD looks into mailbox vandalism

The Juneau Police Department contacted two boys, one 17- and the other 16-years-old, about vandalism to mailboxes on Duran Street, according to a press release from JPD.

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Fall colors arriving in the alpine meadows

Changing seasons mean changing colors and fall hues are already visible on the high meadows as evidenced in Arctic Valley Sunday.

Libertarians cool to Murkowski candidacy

Sen. Lisa Murkowski met with Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate David Haase on Tuesday to talk about taking his place and running on the Libertarian ticket. But Alaska Libertarian Party Chairman Scott Kolhaas said after the meeting that "I don't think it's happening."

Providers, retailers anticipate demand for flu vaccine

The Alaska Division of Public Health expects 90,000 doses of flu vaccine, has already received nearly three-fourths of it and will begin distributing it to health care providers the week of Sept. 13, a state official said Tuesday.

Anchor Point man faces charge for fish weir sabotage

An Anchor Point fisherman who troopers say launched logs, trees and other debris down the Anchor River in hopes of sabotaging a state Fish and Game Department weir has been charged with felony assault with a "dangerous instrument."

Pioneering Alaska cruise line sold, new bookings suspended

Cruise West, a cruise line founded in Alaska, has been sold to unidentified buyers, according to the company.

Bicyclist injured after boat trailer separates from truck

An empty boat trailer came loose from a pickup and smashed into a bicyclist at around 7 p.m. today in South Anchorage, police say.

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