House Bill 193 increases the state funding match for a federal grant program that pays for internet access.
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Republican lawmakers abruptly cancel hearing on Alaska prison deaths over legal concerns
Republican lawmakers cited concerns about an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against the state in which the ACLU of Alaska is co-counsel.
Juneau’s hospital to receive $4M in federal dollars to improve emergency department
The project will expand and renovate the south side of the emergency department and include ventilation and electrical upgrades.
Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus
The new caucus is focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood.
Annual test of Alaska’s tsunami warning system slated for Wednesday morning
The test will broadcast over radio and television stations around the state at about 10:20 a.m.
How do we halt the next pandemic? Be kind to critters like bats, says a new paper
A team of scientists argue that new vaccines and treatments wouldn’t be critical if humans could figure out how to stop viruses from spilling over from animals in the first place.
Kensington Gold Mine reports 105,000 gallon tailings spill earlier this winter
A leak in a pipeline transporting mine waste temporarily contaminated Johnson Creek in late January.
Holi celebration brings dancing and color to downtown Juneau
A Bollywood flash mob took over North Franklin Street in downtown Juneau Monday night, with dozens of people throwing colorful powders at each other to celebrate love and harmony.
Juneau is launching a new online parking app for downtown
The city says the app is just one of many changes coming to its parking systems.
GCI customers can keep email accounts set to be shut down — for a fee
The decision rolls back a plan reported by the Anchorage Daily News last summer to close more than 40,000 customer email accounts.