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Gov. Bill Walker was recently adopted into the Tlingit Kaagwaantaan Clan. Walker said being adopted by the clan was a complete surprise.

Lawmakers have allocated another $70 million for two controversial transportation projects — the Juneau Access Project and the Knik Arm Crossing. But the federal funds may never be spent.

State budget-writers have reversed one of cuts made to the Alaska Marine Highway System. But officials say it’s too early to say how much service will be restored.

A bill likely be back in next year’s legislative session aims to give pets special considerations in the law when it comes to divorce, protective orders and animal seizures.

Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit-Haida Central Council is increasing its opposition to mines just across the border in British Columbia.

The Kensington mine, located northwest of Juneau, recently announced the discovery of high-grade gold.