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‘Unserviced’ communities: Why some Western Alaska villages lack basic sanitation infrastructure
As aging water systems and government bureaucracy threaten the public health of Alaska Native villages across the Bering Strait region, community leaders struggle to obtain funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure.
As the state lifts restrictions, some Juneau bars and restaurants aren’t rushing to reopen
Many business owners in Juneau say that while the COVID-19 closures have devastated their businesses, they’re not rushing to open their doors, either.
‘Half-melted boots and buckets’: Juneau campers fight wildfire until help arrives
Calls about a brush fire on the beach started rolling in to Capital City Fire/Rescue at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Watch: Dunleavy to give latest update on the state’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Dunleavy administration to talk about federal CARES Act funding, reopening the state’s economy and the latest number of COVID-19 cases.
Unemployment benefits going out Friday for self-employed and gig workers
After weeks of waiting, the Alaska Department of Labor says unemployment benefits will start going out to self-employed, contract, and gig-economy workers beginning Friday.
Campaign to recall GOP Gov. Dunleavy can go on the ballot, Alaska Supreme Court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court says that the recall campaign against Gov. Mike Dunleavy has a legally valid basis and can appear on the ballot.
Alaska Native leader and former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott dies at 77
Byron Mallott, the Alaska Native leader who served as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Bill Walker, has died unexpectedly at age 77.
Waiting to hear from the government about a coronavirus disaster loan? Murkowski has a tip for you.
The Small Business Administration isn’t taking any new loan applications unless you work in agriculture.
The faithful may now gather in person, but many congregations in Alaska are keeping it virtual
A state mandate allowing churches and other houses of worship to reopen went into effect two weeks ago. Despite the relaxed regulation, few Alaska churches have opened for in-person services.