Cronk replaces Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower, who resigned from the Senate to focus on a campaign for lieutenant governor.
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Juneau Animal Rescue’s long-sought new shelter secures location from Assembly
The nonprofit organization has been fundraising to construct a newer, updated facility for the last few years.
Advocates push for drastic measures, as the Western Arctic Caribou Herd drops to a new low
The latest estimate for the Western Arctic Caribou Herd is 121,000, a steep drop from 2023. The last time the herd’s numbers were this low, Jimmy Carter was president — almost 50 years ago.
Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.
Juneau school board contracts with national search firm to find new superintendent
The search comes after Superintendent Frank Hauser announced his resignation in September.
After veto overrides, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy drops push for major education reform
Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he’s prioritizing other issues.
Lighting strikes milk run flying from Juneau to Sitka Monday morning
The plane landed safely in Sitka, but the airline eventually cancelled the flight.
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s gondola cabins are headed to Colorado for refurbishment
The plan is to have the gondola up and running by the summer of 2028, but the ski area continues to face timeline delays and financial hurdles.
Report documents racial disparities in pandemic death rates in Alaska
Between June 2020 and January 2021, the age-adjusted COVID-19 mortality rate among American Indian and Alaska Native people was 5.5 times higher than that of white people, the report says.
Alaska Native veterans and heirs race to apply for Native allotments
The Dec. 29 deadline for Alaska Native veterans to apply for their Native allotments is fast approaching. About 2000 veterans are eligible, but only about 25% have filed claims.