Juneau’s new sales tax exemptions just rolled out. Here’s what you need to know.
The exemptions apply to the same food items that qualify under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps, and to residential utilities.
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown even though benefits were late
Officials say the state never used the funds it set aside to keep people from waiting for food benefits because the state’s system had to be reconfigured to use state money.
Alaska nominee for federal judgeship has smooth confirmation hearing
Aaron C. Peterson works in the Alaska Department of Law natural resources section. U.S. Senators asked more questions of other nominees at the hearing.
Judge denies Southeast Alaska tribes’ effort to dismiss Metlakatla fishing rights case
The case challenging the state of Alaska’s right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.
Food insecurity continues into the holidays in Juneau
Juneau’s chapter of St. Vincent de Paul is delivering the baskets this Saturday to anyone who applies, with the help of 60 volunteers.
Juneau School District holds on to $1.05 million in city funds for child care despite ending RALLY program
The Juneau School Board tabled a motion to return the funding earmarked for child care indefinitely.
‘Let’s get ugly’: Tenants continue to fight Telephone Hill eviction cases as judge delays decision
The motion asks the court to delay the evictions pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by tenants against the city.
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say
The state’s annual vital statistics report and the latest cancer report show some positive signs about lifespans, maternal health and disease reduction.
30,000 messages urge British Columbia to address transboundary mining
The letters encourage British Columbia to pause mining developments in the headwaters of the Stikine, Unuk and Taku Rivers that drain into Southeast Alaska.
A new technology aims to help ships avoid whale strikes
WhaleSpotter is now used by a dozen companies, including some in Alaska.
Juneau man files civil lawsuit against city, officer after violent July arrest
Christopher Williams, Jr. filed a lawsuit last week against the city and former Juneau Police officer Brandon LeBlanc for allegedly violating his civil rights during the arrest.
Begich, like rest of U.S. House, votes to release Epstein files
Rep. Begich says he’d have voted yes even if President Trump were still urging no.
Juneau Assembly kills ordinance to adopt local ranked choice voting system
The decision came after multiple people testified on the topic at the Assembly’s regular meeting, almost all against adopting the change.
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’
Alaska National Guard officials say the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” will not interfere with disaster relief efforts.
One month after Halong, here’s what rebuilding looks like in six Y-K Delta communities
The storm destroyed or severely damaged nearly 700 homes, killed one person and left two more missing. Here’s where things stand in some communities hit by the mid-October storm.
After a landslide closure, Auke Lake Trail to reopen soon
Trail workers say they’ve adjusted their schedule to handle climate-related trail disturbances they’ve been seeing more frequently in recent years.
Juneau School Board to consider returning $1.05 million in child care funding to the city
The funding was earmarked for afterschool child care, which the district stopped providing last summer.
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on
Rural school district superintendents are trying to find the best use of limited resources. Taking on the state’s unmaintained buildings, they say, will only increase their burden.
University of Alaska projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal year
Nationally, employers are anticipating an 8.5% increase in medical costs and an 11% increase in pharmacy costs, according to data presented to the Board of Regents.
Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs
KYUK public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK makes severe cuts to its staff and news department.