In this newscast: Absentee voting update Oil prices are up. So, why hasn’t Alaska’s economy recovered the recession? The end of the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
Alaska has a climate change policy. Now what?
The state of Alaska recognizes that climate change is happening. And rather than wait around for outside help, the 37-page document outlines the prospect of local solutions to mitigate the damage.
Chinese tariffs hit Southeast Alaska’s struggling timber industry
Tariffs will be placed on trees shipped to China: a response to President Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariffs on Chinese goods.
Calls of bear sightings are up around Juneau. But why?
This season, it seems like more bears have been spotted around Juneau scavenging for food, and scientists think they know why.
Juneau crowd questions forest service on new roads in the Tongass
The controversial initiative, which was announced in August, is up against a November deadline.
Walker administration looks for panelists to discuss controversial Roadless Rule
The governor’s office is requesting applications from Alaska Native regional corporations and tribes, local governments, environmental groups, and interests from tourism, mining, energy, timber and fishing.