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Murkowski’s new chief of staff knows the Senate and rural Alaska
Garrett Boyle previously worked as deputy chief of staff, legislative director and chief counsel in Murkowski’s Washington, D.C. office.
Protesters rally at state Capitol for Gaza ceasefire and against Dunleavy’s protest crackdown bill
The governor’s bill would criminalize unpermitted street protesting and other actions that block highways and access to public places.
Tongass Voices: Nimmy Philips and Enrique Cabrera on what makes a restaurant special
Nimmy Philips came to Juneau as an engineer. But three years ago, she decided to buy a restaurant.
The US bans most common form of asbestos after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
Amid salmon crash, Alaska’s Yukon River residents say a new pact with Canada leaves them behind
The plan could close fishing for seven more years and open the door for hatcheries. In villages along the river, tribal leaders say the state has cut them out of the process.
Dozens of Juneauites rallied for an override of Dunleavy’s education veto. It didn’t happen
The bill that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed would have given the district more than $5 million in additional state funding.
Alaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s education veto
The joint session of the state House and Senate fell one vote short of the 40 needed to override the veto.
Technology that detects volcanoes and nuclear explosions will listen for avalanches in Juneau
Picking up infrasound could help Alaska Department of Transportation to track high mountain avalanches that often go undetected.
The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open
Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.