Juneau School Board approves budget amid unresolved teachers union contract
The district will be able to maintain its services, but there are still funding uncertainties, including those from unresolved contract negotiations with the teachers union.
Lawmakers consider bill to close gap in Alaska sexual assault law
As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board will remain an empowered board for now
The Assembly decided Monday that the vote on disempowerment will be pushed until late September.
Relaxed rules have Iditarod mushers wary of new Expedition Class
Despite their financial contributions, some Iditarod mushers are questioning what two businessmen are doing in Alaska’s Super Bowl of dog mushing.
Juneau school board selects Shawn Arnold to be next superintendent
Thunder Mountain Middle School Principal Shawn Arnold was one of three finalists for the position and the only current district employee.
Rep. Begich tells legislators to seize the moment on resource extraction and gas line
Alaska’s U.S. House member struck a bipartisan tone in his second address to the state Legislature. He barely mentioned President Trump, even as he praised Trump’s policies.
Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out
After View Drive residents came forward and said they’re interested in a buyout, the Assembly moved to sign a federal agreement.
Juneau School District and support staff union delay plans to go to trial
Juneau Education Support Staff sued the district last September, arguing the district didn’t follow its contract with the union when it ended RALLY, the district’s after-school and summer child care program.
Juneau social service providers advocate for funding amid looming city budget cuts
Multiple providers testified during the Juneau Assembly’s Monday meeting to advocate for the city’s continued funding of social service grants.
WATCH: US Rep. Nick Begich addresses Alaska Legislature
Listen to the live Gavel Alaska coverage on your local public radio station, or tune in on KTOO 360TV.
Alaska Senate passes bill requiring civics education for high school students
If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate.
Juneau School Board to discuss proposed budgets, union contract for support staff
The district reached a tentative agreement with Juneau Education Support Staff, or JESS, last week. If approved, the agreement will increase costs for the district.
Juneau singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s first album delves into relationships through jazz-folk mashup
Juneau musician Taylor Dallas Vidic has joined a lot of acts in and outside of Juneau over the years. Now, after working on it for years, she’s releasing her first album, Cat and Mouse, in April.
Trump administration plans to end ban on bear baiting in Alaska national preserves
The proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the national park system.
The snow is back: 2026 Iditarod kicks off with Anchorage ceremonial start
Snow continued to fall Saturday as 37 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race teams mushed through Alaska’s largest city.
In Haines, a small army of locals is gearing up to host a global ski competition
The Freeride World Tour draws the globe’s best backcountry skiers and snowboarders, who pick their way down ungroomed, world class slopes.
Juneau Assembly to vote on Dzantik’i Heeni playground funds, St. Vincent’s maintenance
Juneau residents have the chance to testify on ordinances on Monday in person or online before the Assembly votes.
Alaska officials stonewall state legislators on justification for handing voter data to feds
The Alaska Division of Elections and Department of Law declined to waive confidentiality on advice that led the state to hand detailed data to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Forest Service schedules in-person meetings across Southeast on Tongass plan revision
The agency plans to hold meetings in 18 Southeast communities to collect public input from late March through early May.
Southeast Alaska fishers accused of intentionally sinking their vessels
The three cases, concerning events in Sitka Sound, Sitka Harbor and Thomas Bay near Petersburg, are unrelated, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.