Members of the Juneau’s firefighter union spoke out again about the lack of competitive wages leading to staffing shortages in Juneau.
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Tongass Voices: Tamara Wilson on her museum installation and the slinkies that live there
Wilson’s upcoming show, “Slinkies and the Window Frame,” opens Friday at the Alaska State Museum.
Juneau Assembly approves flood barrier plan with $6K price tag for property owners
The first phase of barrier installation will cost nearly $8 million. Homeowners in the newly created district will shoulder 40% of that cost, while Juneau taxpayers will pay for the rest of it.
Federal funding freeze puts Alaska nonprofits under immense pressure, advocates say
Laurie Wolf of the Foraker Group says nonprofits across the state reported that they rely on the federal government for anywhere from 22% to 100% of their funding.
For fourth consecutive year, gas pipeline boss is Alaska’s top-paid public executive
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, had the highest compensation among state legislators after a significant pay increase for all.
Lawmakers press Dunleavy administration on salary study as worker shortage continues
As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of a draft report on state salaries as they assess the path forward.