On the surface it may seem like Oxy’s grip on local teens is just another wave in more than four decades of a failed national war on drugs.

While the random testing of student-athletes at Juneau-Douglas High School has been widely supported by Juneau coaches and parents, the voice of youth has been less heard.

Incumbent mayor Bruce Botelho has considered running for a higher office but decided instead to run for re-election. He believes City Hall is where he can make the most difference.

Mark Farmer is running for mayor in part because he thinks Juneau has a public relations problem with the rest of the state.

Attorney General Dan Sullivan is promising to “vigorously defend” Alaska’s cruise ship passenger head tax being challenged by the cruise ship industry.

The drug OxyContin is an extended release form of oxycodone, which is a synthetic derivative of morphine.

A squirrel checks out a bird feeder on Ocean View Road lastSunday.

Juneau’s Chris West, 25, speaks about his work at the Bukessa Children’s Home in Kampala, Uganda, during the Live to give fundraiser for the home on Thursday night at the Hangar. The fundraiser included a Man Auction and music by One Aisle Over. To make adonation, contact EricaSimpson at 723-2860.

ANCHORAGE – A true fan of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is shelling out $63,500 to have dinner with her.