Several downtown storefronts closed for the day while others took a stance in other ways.
Federal Government
Juneau residents call to defund ICE at rally downtown following killings in Minnesota
More than 200 people joined the rally outside the courthouse downtown.
Republican Sens. Murkowski and Tillis call for Noem to resign
Murkowski says the Homeland Security secretary should be held to account for her agency’s tactics in Minneapolis, where two citizens have been shot to death amid a massive immigration enforcement operation.
The Pentagon is reviewing a program that helps Alaska Native corporations get federal contracts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the review last week, calling the business development program “the oldest DEI program in the federal government.”
Bristol Bay fisherman and retired educator Bill Hill enters U.S. House race
Hill is running as an independent. He garnered $200,000 in contributions on Day 1 of his campaign.
Mary Peltola to make stop in Juneau for U.S. Senate campaign launch
Her meet and greet will be at the Crystal Saloon on Front Street, Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.