In this newscast: Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a $450 million fast-track budget bill Thursday afternoon, according to his spokesman; Alaska Airlines increased checked bag fees for most customers duet to volatile fuel prices and global uncertainty; Juneau’s three Democratic state lawmakers met with constituents downtown on Wednesday for a mid-session town hall event; Starting today, Alaska Seaplanes can use new, proprietary approaches and departures to improve flight safety and reliability for Southeast communities when pilots can’t see anything but clouds; At least three cruise lines have changed their itineraries this year to avoid the Tracy Arm Fjord south of Juneau.
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Gov. Dunleavy signs closely watched $450 million fast-track budget bill
The bill provides $70 million dollars for the state’s 10% match to federal construction projects, $75 million for disaster relief and nearly $100 million for wildfire suppression.
Juneau boy undergoes gene therapy after millions raised to restart clinical trials
Cade Jobsis just turned 5 years old, and with that birthday, received gene therapy treatment in Dallas, Texas – a treatment that could save his life
Juneau delegates talk oil, education funding at mid-session town hall
The Alaska Legislature’s 2026 regular session is more than halfway done.
Alaska Seaplanes gets approval for new departure, landing paths to reduce flight disruptions
New FAA authorized flight paths, paired with synthetic vision technology, could improve commuter flight reliability in Southeast.
Alaska House legislator’s aide arrested for DUI in Juneau
Kathryn “Katy” Giorgio’s arrest came less than a week after Forrest Wolfe, a Republican and aide to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, was also arrested for driving under the influence.