Here’s how to observe Veterans Day in Juneau
Multiple events recognizing veterans are happening in the Capital City.
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska
Advocates urge the public to be aware of the danger, seek medical care if needed and to intervene on predatory behavior.
Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
If voters approve the measure in 2026, all three components of the 2020 ballot measure would be repealed.
Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.
Alaska Supreme Court orders disgraced former federal judge Kindred disbarred
The 67-page order published Friday includes information about former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s inappropriate relationships with two federal prosecutors.
University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 4% tuition increase for next academic year
The board unanimously approved Student Regent Fernando Escobar’s proposed higher tuition.
SNAP uncertainty drives up demand at Juneau food pantries even as limited relief arrives
The delay in SNAP benefit payments has driven Juneau residents to worry that their next meal isn’t guaranteed, and local organizations are stepping up their efforts to fill the gaps.
Alaska commercial fishing jobs have fallen to a record low, report says
New data shows the industry has lost more than a third of harvesting jobs over the past decade.
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela
Murkowski was one of two Republicans in favor of taking up the issue, saying she’s not convinced by the Trump administration’s justifications.
Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis
Across hundreds of Alaska communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
Anchorage International, Sea-Tac among 40 airports forced to cut flights due to government shutdown
Officials at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport say they’re working to minimize impacts to passengers and cargo operations.
Juneau leaders begin to grapple with budget shortfall following election tax cuts
Assembly members agreed on Wednesday to absorb this year’s $6.4 million revenue shortfall using interest earnings from last fiscal year. They opted against implementing any broad service reductions — for now.
Alaska’s furloughed feds take on ‘lemonade’ projects amid stress and uncertainty
Despite fear of retribution, some are speaking out. “I might as well go down swinging,” one says.
Federal agency designates Alaska’s Donlin gold mine for fast-track permitting
Donlin Gold says the FAST-41 designation will not accelerate the mine’s timeline nor allow it to skip required steps. Environmental and tribal groups have raised concerns.
Haines and Skagway collect donations for people displaced by Typhoon Halong
The Dahl Memorial Clinic and Chilkoot Indian Association are gathering supplies and food from community members, which will be shipped to Anchorage.
Alaska opens two special hunts to aid Southwest Alaska residents affected by typhoon
For many state agencies, it’s been ‘all hands on deck’ to help victims of ex-Typhoon Halong.
Alaska aims to regulate its own hazardous waste
If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorizes the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s new hazardous waste program, Alaska will no longer be one of two states without it’s own program.
The number of debt collection cases in Alaska state courts is soaring, following national trends
Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.
University of Alaska unions ask Board of Regents not to sign federal higher education compact
While no formal action is on the table for the University of Alaska Board of Regents, a controversial higher education compact from the Trump administration has sparked a petition from several unions.
Telephone Hill tenants file lawsuit as city plans next steps for redevelopment project
The city’s Nov. 1st eviction date for Telephone Hill tenants has come and gone, and now, the city is laying out the plan for what lies ahead for the neighborhood.