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.
Alaska school year could start in September under new proposal
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, introduced the bill and said the later start date would allow students to spend more time on subsistence activities and working in construction or tourism jobs.
Juneau School District announces principals and assistant principals for next year
The district’s school closure plan means fewer school administrator positions, but they didn’t lay anyone off.
Federal discount on broadband is ending for 25,000 Alaska families
Some 25,000 Alaska households were receiving the benefit as of February.
Marine passenger fee proposal could help Juneau tourism businesses cut greenhouse gas emissions
The proposal would set aside $1 million collected via marine passenger fees to fund a new clean energy loan and incentive program.
In fundraising pitch, Iditarod planners say financial woes could jeopardize epic sled dog race
Several major race sponsors have ended their support for the race in the last several years.
Juneau Assembly sticks with plan to relocate city-run homeless camp, despite pushback from business owners
The plan would move the campground to an area mostly populated by commercial businesses, next to the city’s indoor cold weather shelter.
Alaskans are owed more than $4M in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, IRS estimates
The deadline to submit a return for 2020 is May 17.
2 Alaska health care providers sue feds over millions in unpaid costs
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. and Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium are seeking about $34 million in contract support costs.
City and cruise lines agree to conceptual cruise visitor limits in Juneau
If approved, the limits would go into effect during the 2026 season.
Some Juneau city staff will move to Alaska Permanent Fund building
City leaders say construction at the Municipal Way office building has been too disruptive.
State grants will fund two maritime history projects in Bristol Bay
One of the grants will support sailing a restored double-ender sailboat from Naknek to Dillingham.
Alaska House lawmakers continue budget work, with few changes so far to draft spending plan
Committee votes to increase public radio funding, cut gas pipeline salaries and add money for a youth detox program.
High school swimmer from Juneau qualifies for Olympic trials
Thunder Mountain High School’s PJ Foy will compete in the 100-meter butterfly in June.
Tongass Voices: Shiggoap Alfie Price on the challenges and rewards of learning endangered languages
Shiggoap Alfie Price is a language learner and teacher who believes in using the power of community to strengthen the language revitalization movement.