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.
Lots of ideas, but not much time, to address Cook Inlet gas crunch
Utilities say they have months, not years, to settle on a plan.
Alaskapox no more: Newly discovered disease and virus is to be called ‘borealpox’
The disease and virus likely exists in the environment well beyond the state’s borders, making the new name more scientifically accurate, officials say.
Bills targeting trans people are on the rise nationwide and in Alaska, and most focus on children
House committee advances legislation that would restrict the rights of Alaska trans kids.
Judge rules for the feds in a lawsuit against the state of Alaska over subsistence fishing rights
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that state fisheries managers can’t allow salmon fishing on a long stretch of the Kuskokwim River if their orders conflict with federal management decisions.
LISTEN: The Buddy Tabor Project works to preserve Juneau musician’s legacy
A group of Southeast artists is working to ensure that the music of Juneau songwriting icon Buddy Tabor endures and finds new audiences via online streaming platforms.
After revisions, Federal Highway Administration approves most of Alaska’s transportation plan
In an extraordinary action, the agency rejected the state’s first submission, citing 24 pages of flaws with the $5.6 billion plan.
Lawmakers clash over Permanent Fund dividend amount as House debates budget
Lawmakers are hoping to pass the operating budget out of the House by mid-April. Senators hope to finalize the budget by the closing days of the session in mid-May.
Sunday is the deadline to file for 2024’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend
The division’s Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau offices are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion parent company sold to Mississippi newspaper group
The editors of Black Press’s Alaska publications declined requests for comment. According to court documents, the company’s earnings had “steadily fallen” over the last decade.
Missteps from Alaska’s Education Department could cost the state millions in federal grants
The state government did not comply with requirements for pandemic relief funds, according to a letter from the United States Department of Education. The result is a federal “high risk” designation that could cost the state.