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Meatball, the Alaska Zoo’s newest stowaway opossum, has died
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Meatball, the stowaway opossum who captured the hearts of Alaskans, has died. “Opossums live very short lives to begin with, but Meatball’s was cut shorter due to Metabolic Bone Disease among other health issues,” said staff at the Alaska Zoo on Facebook. “Meatball passed...
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Lingít activists protest Cascade Point Ferry Terminal to defend sacred burial sites
More than 150 people gathered at Juneau’s Dimond Courthouse Plaza across from the Capitol Friday to speak out against the state’s proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal. That’s after the state of Alaska authorized a construction contractor to stage equipment at the ferry terminal site in Berners Bay last month. Organizers said the area holds cultural and spiritual significance to the Áak’w Kwáan, and they intend to stop the state from moving forward.
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Juneau Assembly to vote on city-wide e-motorcycle regulations on Monday
The Juneau Assembly will decide on Monday whether to approve an ordinance regulating electric motorcycles on Juneau’s streets, parks and trails. If approved, the ordinance would mean that more classes of e-bikes and electric motorcycles would be prohibited on city bike paths, shared-use pathways, sidewalks and trails in Juneau. It would also mean that riders on public roads would need a valid driver’s license or face a $300 fine and have their vehicle impounded.
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Donations and volunteers needed for St. Vincent de Paul’s Thanksgiving Basket program
A Thanksgiving meal can mean a lot more than what’s on the table. It’s about bringing friends and family together. St. Vincent de Paul is preparing its annual Thanksgiving food baskets. But organizers need a little help from the community, both in donations and volunteers. KTOO’s Mike Lane visited with St. Vincent de Paul’s Chris Gianotti and Caroline Allen who help with the effort.
