Veterans said that they were concerned about the lack of benefits and internet access, Alaska’s high cost of living, and their concerns about the U.S. being dragged into a war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Alaska legislators worry that killer whales and a federal judge may doom a key fishery
Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery is directly impacted, but other fishermen worry about the precedent that could be set by a Washington state lawsuit.
The 2023 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know.
The race begins with a parade-like ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday, March 4.
In its first bill this year, Alaska House votes to allow environmentally friendly refrigerants
That law requires the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate and phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons, commonly used in refrigerants but a significant contributor to climate change.
Alaska leaders fly to D.C. to press for Willow project
The Biden administration is expected to announce soon whether it will approve the ConocoPhillips permit for Willow, a major oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve.
Juneau School District loses $269,000 to scammer
By the time the city’s finance department contacted the FBI, Juneau Police Department, CBJ Law Department and First National Bank of Alaska, it was too late to recover the funds.
Alaska’s unprecedented food stamp backlog is taking a harsh toll on rural communities
In rural Alaska, where food costs can be astronomical and food banks or pantries are rare, residents are experiencing particularly dire consequences from the unprecedented backlog, advocates say.
Alaska senators introduce bipartisan bill intended to revive a pension program for state workers
One in five state jobs is vacant, and reintroducing a pension will help the state fix its recruitment problems, bill sponsors said.
Capitol update: James Brooks does the math on school funding and Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
The big controversies so far are education funding and employee pensions and as always the size of the permanent fund dividend.
Juneau schools, city facilities close early due to snowstorm
Juneau schools will release students an hour early Wednesday due to snow. Many city buildings will also close at 1 p.m. Wednesday.