Alaska House prepares to open budget debates amid tight fiscal constraints
In past years, legislators have spent from savings to expand their options. This year, lawmakers say, there’s not enough support for that option.
Railbelt electric utilities are facing a major energy crunch. Renewables may be the answer.
Currently, about 15% of Railbelt electricity comes from renewable sources — mostly hydro power.
Tongass Voices: Juneau Hostel’s Khrystl Brouillette-Gillam and Joey Scoggins on keeping travel affordable
Running a hostel as a nonprofit keeps costs down for guests, but it comes with some challenges.
Stick pulls, seal hops and sportsmanship: Traditional Games bring 260 athletes to Juneau
This year, athletes broke 13 records in different categories.
Cruise ship season begins in Juneau
The first ship of the year — the Norwegian Bliss — arrived early Tuesday morning.
Education commissioner disputes feds’ claim that Alaska didn’t fund schools equitably during the pandemic
The U.S. Department of Education says Alaska failed to meet conditions attached to COVID relief funding for schools in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula.
Cruise line officials object to Juneau’s plan for marine passenger fees
A letter sent to the city last week argued that nine proposed projects don’t meet the terms of a 2019 settlement agreement.
Juneau had a record-breaking cruise season last year. This year should be about the same.
With the first ship arriving Tuesday, Juneau’s tourism manager says things should “run a lot more smoothly” this year.
Russian objection to US territorial claims off Alaska complicates maritime relationship
The development shows how failure to ratify the Convention on the Law of the Sea puts the U.S. at a disadvantage, says Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
A humpback whale is free after days-long entanglement in Unalaska’s Iliuliuk Bay
The whale swam out of the bay and into the Bering Sea after it was freed Friday morning.
Alaska House prepares to consider budget changes, including money for homeless shelter and ferries
The $12.3 billion spending plan includes funding for Permanent Fund dividend of more than $2,700, but lawmakers expect changes.
Tsunami program that informs Alaskans of the danger is itself at risk
The Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program has provided Alaska with funds for tsunami inundation mapping, sirens, research and, crucially, public education.
Murkowski insists ‘I’m in the right place,’ despite rift with Trump
The senator on Thursday called Trump flawed “to his core” and indicated he lacks the character to be president.
States beyond Alaska were surprised by COVID education grant requirement, expert says
More than 40 states were initially deemed out of compliance, but Alaska is the only state that has not resolved the dispute.
Bill would require Alaska beverage sellers to post warning signs about alcohol-related cancer risks
The bill’s sponsor says too few people know about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.
Juneau students stage walkout in protest of Dunleavy’s education veto
Many walked to the Alaska State Capitol to demand a response from lawmakers.
What happened to the fast-food restaurants that used to be in Juneau, and why aren’t there more today?
For this Curious Juneau, Clarise Larson investigates what it takes to make a fast-food restaurant survive in the capital city today.
New work season opens for Denali Park Road bridge
The $100 million bridge will span 475 feet across a landslide at Mile 45.
Alaska and Canada agree to moratorium on Yukon River chinook salmon fishing
The agreement sets a 71,000 Canadian-origin chinook annual border passage target, and allows for consideration of limited subsistence harvest if the target is projected to be reached.
Alaska Pacific will partner with Seattle University to offer the state’s first law program
Alaska is the only state without a law school, forcing prospective lawyers to leave the state.