This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Juneau’s Blessing of the Fleet.
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Update: Legislature votes to leave Juneau, for now
Juneau Sen. Dennis Egan said the capital city will be ready for legislative business to resume May 12.
Kick the Bucket: lack of funding hampers development of modern sanitation in rural Alaska
Most of us have never lived with without running water at home. Today, we’ll learn about some who are just getting used to it, and others who are still waiting for it.
As Legislature gavels in for special session, leaders ask for break and relocation
House Speaker Mike Chenault said he has suggested a two-week recess and then reconvening in Anchorage, noting Capitol construction scheduled to start soon.
Kick the Bucket: Health implications of Third World conditions in Alaska
More than 6% of Alaskans live without modern running water or sewer systems. Those 3,300 households see a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory and skin infections.
After weekend moves on budget, legislative session continues on
After a week of lots of gridlock and little accomplished, the Alaska State Legislature lurched into some fits of action on the budget this weekend.
With budget negotiations stalled, Republicans consider partially funding government
The Legislature has now gone five days past its statutory deadline, and still an agreement on the budget has not been reached.
Leaning into the fear: As If! The Alaska State Improv Festival is back
As If! The Alaska State Improv Festival is back in Juneau this weekend for its third year. Two performers from Improv Boston talk about fear and how it influences their comedy.
PSP: tribal partnership seeks modern solution to an ancient problem
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)killed two people in Southeast in 2010 and dozens more have fallen ill over the recorded history of the state.
Gov. Bill Walker adopted into Tlingit Clan
Gov. Bill Walker was recently adopted into the Tlingit Kaagwaantaan Clan. Walker said being adopted by the clan was a complete surprise.