
Juneau artists rack up eight Rasmuson awards. Here’s what three of the winners are creating.
The Rasmuson Foundation announced their list of Individual Artist awardees, and eight Juneau projects made the list. The 50 total awards go to artists across the state, who will receive $10,000 each toward a project they have planned.

‘Can they adapt?’: Researchers watch for signs of lynx in the Chilkat Valley
Local trappers harvested about 50 lynx in 2019 and 2020 combined. One researcher expects another peak could come in the next two or three years.

Dunleavy’s proposed budget requires $1.5B from savings
The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends.

Sullivan and Murkowski vote with Democrats to support failed health subsidy extension
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s vote was a surprise. “He’s feeling the heat,” said the Alaska Democratic Party chair.

Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area to open at limited capacity this weekend
The ski area will open the Porcupine lift on Saturday and Sunday. That lift services the mountain’s easiest trails.

Popular fight night in Juneau celebrates 40th beatdown
AK Beatdown is a Juneau-based fighting league that hosts family-friendly fight nights that feature local and Alaska fighters. Saturday night’s show was completely sold out.

Dunleavy says he plans to roll out fiscal plan ahead of Alaska lawmakers’ return to Juneau
In the coming weeks, Alaska’s governor says he plans to roll out a plan to stabilize the state’s tumultuous finances.

Third humpback whale found dead in Unalaska since October
The carcasses of two other dead humpbacks remain on the beach at Morris Cove after washing up Oct. 16.

State senators express skepticism about proposed Juneau ferry terminal backed by Dunleavy
In a Friday hearing, members of the Alaska Senate spoke critically about a proposed new ferry terminal in Juneau, questioning why the project would be worth its multimillion-dollar cost.

After a Juneau sexual assault case ended in mistrial, new defense team asks for more time to prepare next trial
Three months after a trial against a former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault ended in mistrial, the new public defense team is asking for more time to review the case before a second trial.

CCFR aims to reduce response times for Juneau residents experiencing cardiac arrest
“What we’ve realized, and what most major cities down south have realized, is we need to get the community to the point that they can respond faster, start early compressions,” said Andrew Pantiskas, EMS Program Manager at Capital City Fire/Rescue.

Murkowski tries again to change mountain’s name to Denali
“This is about respecting the original stewards of the land who gave this fitting name,” she said. To pass her bill, other Republicans would have to go against Trump’s wishes.

Alaska settles 2 lawsuits against vape companies for allegedly targeting kids for addiction
One key point in the settlement: Juul can’t use cartoons to advertise its products.

Release date set for Alaska State Troopers TV show
The Alaska State Troopers are returning to television with a new show set to air in January. The self-titled documentary series follows troopers responding to calls across the state, including cities in the interior and villages in rural Alaska.

A contest for art to go on bear-resistant trash cans in Juneau opened today
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is partnering with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to host an art contest. Selected artists will have their art turned into miniature murals that will be printed on bear-resistant trash infrastructure in downtown Juneau.

Thunder Mountain Middle School students teach peers about food waste and composting
Students in the school’s Ocean Guardians club helped classes find out how much food waste went into the landfill in the weeks leading up to the kickoff of a composting program.

What was on Alaska state lawmakers’ playlists this year?
Last week, Spotify’s Wrapped and Apple Music’s Replay gave users their top songs, artists and genres of the year. That got us wondering — what did state lawmakers listen to most this year?

5 simple (and cheap) ways to feel better on dark winter days in Alaska
From cozy caves to social connections, experts share affordable ways to boost your mood and energy during Alaska’s long, dark winter.

Alumni, former staff sound alarm on mental health crisis at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Alumni and former staff members at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are raising serious concerns about safety and student support at the state-run boarding school in Sitka that serves Alaska Native students from villages across the state.

Mat-Su Republicans suggest six candidates for two spots in Alaska House of Representatives
Under state law, the governor has until Dec. 29 to make his picks. Anyone he chooses must be approved by a majority of the House’s 21 Republicans in order to be seated.