The number of Alaskans caught in the SNAP backlog has dropped by roughly 75% since plaintiffs filed the class action lawsuit, but the backlog still hovers around 4,000.
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Alaska Native leaders say the USDA’s reorganization plan could threaten tribal food security
The plan includes consolidating tribal relations functions and moving some offices out of Alaska.
Heavy rainfall causes untreated wastewater to overflow in Gastineau Channel
The production and treatment manager at the city’s wastewater utility says he expects the potential environmental and human health impacts of the overflow to be minimal to none.
Juneau’s animal shelter is at cat-pacity. Unaltered felines are the problem.
The number of unaltered cats in Juneau is growing faster and faster, and the local animal shelter is struggling to keep up.
Alaska judge rules in state’s favor on repeal of a rule intended to limit health care costs
The Dunleavy administration repealed the rule in 2024, saying it was counterproductive and argued it contributed to higher health care costs. Medical providers say that isn’t true.
Jurors say former Juneau chiropractor is not guilty on two counts of sexual assault, other counts a mistrial
After eight days of deliberation, the jury in a sexual assault trial against a former Juneau chiropractor returned a verdict of not guilty on two counts, and hung jury on 12 others on Thursday.