The lawsuit asks a judge to order the service to “promptly issue” its decision on the petition by a specific date.
Federal Government
Federal cuts could limit Alaska library services and hours at Juneau branches
The Juneau Public Libraries would have to fire two employees and reduce hours if administrators don’t find another funding source.
U.S. House panel quietly advances Arctic drilling and other Alaska oil developments
Democrats tried to whip up debate over drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Republicans sat silently and voted down all the amendments seeking to gut energy provisions in the reconciliation bill.
Arctic sea ice has been hitting record lows. Scientists just lost a critical tool for studying it.
According to an internal budget document, the Trump administration is seeking to end nearly all of NOAA’s climate research.
Juneau officials say private entities want to take over the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
The Juneau Assembly is considering a resolution supporting federal ownership of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area as Republicans in other states consider selling off federal lands to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council director resigns after organization cuts DEI language from its website
The board says its February decision to cut DEI language from the website is temporary, in the hopes that it would help the JAHC continue to receive federal grants.