Nearly 80 people signed up to share their two cents on the city’s proposed budget as the Assembly deliberates a list of more than 40 service cuts and facility closures due to a budget shortfall.
Government
Alaska Legislature passes bill offering public pensions with fate at Dunleavy’s desk uncertain
After dozens of attempts, it’s the first time a bill offering state and local employees a pension has passed both chambers of the Alaska Legislature.
Juneau voters chose to cut local taxes last election. Now, some residents want them back.
Two separate proposed citizen propositions would restore some of the city funding lost as a result of last year’s local election.
7 things to know about money in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Challanger Mary Peltola has vastly outraised U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan so far this year. What’s the source of their campaign cash?
Four Dunleavy appointees to boards and commissions resign ahead of confirmation vote
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office did not respond to questions asking whether the appointees had been asked to resign, but two were the subject of significant controversy.
Hikers still can’t walk the full Chilkoot Trail as US and Canada keep remote border closed
The U.S. and Canada have decided hikers will not be able to complete the full trail because its international boundary – which sits atop a rugged mountain pass – is not an official port of entry.