Alaskans would see spike in health insurance rates if Congress lets subsidies expire
Some Alaskans would have to pay half their income to keep health insurance without enhanced tax credits. Sen. Murkowski calls it a “looming crisis.”
Fat Bear Week kicks off with buxom babes and up-and-coming chonkers
It’s the most fattastic time of the year: Fat Bear Week! Welcome to Day 1. Let’s get the ball rolling!
As eviction of Telephone Hill residents nears, protesters ask Juneau Assembly to delay
The City and Borough of Juneau plans to evict all residents of the historic downtown Telephone Hill neighborhood by Oct. 1 in order to clear the area for newer, denser housing.
Sexual assault case against former Juneau chiropractor will be retried
Although Jeffery Fultz wasn’t found guilty during his original trial, the remaining 13 charges are still active.
Juneau Assembly approves multimillion-dollar purchase of new City Hall location
The Michael J. Burns building, which houses the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation downtown, will become Juneau’s new City Hall location after renovations.
14 Alaska state lawmakers ask Congress to oppose cuts to science agencies
In a letter sent Friday, 14 lawmakers urged the state’s all-Republican congressional delegation to oppose cuts that President Trump proposed in his 2026 budget.
Juneau businesses, community members rally behind family fundraising for child’s clinical trial
The Juneau community has raised more than $350K to treat a local child’s rare disease as his family strives to reach their $1.15 million goal.
SEARHC takes over Juneau’s former Planned Parenthood building for new specialty clinic
The future clinic will offer cardiology, dermatology and rheumatology services. Construction is underway and the organization’s goal is to open the facility later this fall.
Ravenstail Labubus brings attention to Indigenous weaving
A Lingít master weaver is using viral monster dolls called Labubus to bring attention to Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving.
A new map shows where landslides have happened across Alaska
The state released an inventory this week that pinpoints thousands of past slides. The aim is to better understand the risk – and prepare for the future.
Owner of wildlife facility near Haines now faces felony animal cruelty charges
The charges are the most recent development in a years-long battle between Kroschel and the state over the Kroschel Films Wildlife Center.
WATCH: 2025 League of Women Voters of Juneau candidate forum
Come in person to 360 Egan Dr., watch live on KTOO 360TV or listen live on KTOO 104.3 FM and KAUK 91.7 FM starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The 2025 Alaska Permanent Fund dividend will be $1,000
The first round of payments is set to go out Oct. 2.
Ballots are on their way to voters for Juneau’s by-mail election
It marks the start of the City and Borough of Juneau’s municipal election this year, which features three ballot propositions, three Assembly seats and three school board seats.
What do residents and tourists think of Juneau’s proposed seasonal sales tax this election?
Juneau voters will decide in this year’s municipal election whether the city should implement a new seasonal sales tax system.
Too much of a good thing? Helping your garden deal with all the rain.
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder how to help your garden deal with too much rainfall.
Murkowski agog at RFK’s replacement of CDC scientists with political appointees
Trust in public health is at stake, Murkowski said. She broke with other Republicans at a hearing featuring the fired CDC director.
An Alaska whale expert’s message in a bottle washed up in Scotland, years after his death
John Craighead George had a tradition of sending out messages in bottles after each whale census. This is just the second known to be found.
A decade after a man died in Lemon Creek Correctional Center, his widow wants to know what’s changed
Joseph Murphy died after correctional staff denied him medical care. Now, his widow wonders if the state made any changes to prison protocol that would prevent a death like her husband’s from happening again.
Jury acquits Juneau artist on all four counts of terroristic threatening
Mitchell Watley was accused of threatening the public in 2023, when he distributed printed notes featuring memes referencing school shootings around town.