Task force to gather testimony on sex trafficking in Alaska
Gathering information about the scale of the problem of sex trafficking in Alaska will be the focus of a state hearing on the issue next … more
Board of Education approves waiver for districts
The state Board of Education has approved requests from 23 school districts seeking waivers from a requirement that they budget at least 70 percent of their operating expenses for instruction.
War of words between Dems, GOP as election nears
The Alaska Republican Party is accusing House Democrats of wanting to take Alaskans’ Permanent Fund Dividends to pay for more government.
Juneau Assembly declines to get involved in Auke Bay speed limit issue
The Juneau Assembly this week decided not to request lower speed limits as part of an Alaska Department of Transportation project in the Auke Bay … more
Hammond, Hickel support Senate coalition
Two former Alaska first ladies are endorsing the members of the Senate’s bipartisan coalition in their re-election bids.
Parties back Wilson and Olsen, ignore Johansen
Party leaders and their allies are investing in two candidates for the Ketchikan-Wrangell-northern-Prince-of-Wales-Island House seat. But a third, who has represented most of what’s now House District 33 for three terms, is getting nothing.
Governor, first lady to greet trick-or-treaters
Gov. Sean Parnell and his wife, Sandy, are welcoming trick-or-treaters to the Governor’s Mansion on Halloween night.
Construction barge begins removal of DeHart’s marina
A construction barge is removing the DeHart’s marina in Auke Bay this week.
CBJ, Juneau Community Foundation to team up on ice rink study
Juneau Parks and Recreation Director Brent Fischer says the city cannot afford to operate an ice rink at Dimond Park in the Mendenhall Valley.
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Juneau Assembly makes progress on “big picture” goals list
Juneau Mayor Merrill Sanford says the CBJ Assembly made good progress Saturday at its annual goal setting retreat. But he expects at least one more … more
