New development center will connect Alaska businesses with AI tools
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has a new resource center aimed at familiarizing businesses with AI tools.
FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are ‘a possible victim of a crime’
“We want answers, accountability, and safer planes” — and a federal investigation will help, an attorney representing passengers who were on the plane that lost its door plug tells NPR.
Congress bought a stopgap icebreaker for the Arctic, but its $1.2 trillion bill has no money to build a new one
Tucked into the sprawling bill is a big item for Juneau, and for the owner of a ship with some Alaska history.
Gov. Dunleavy’s protest crackdown proposal faces public pushback and lawmaker scrutiny
Opponents say their civil liberties are at stake; supporters say the bill promotes public safety.
If you recently sold your home, you might get part of your realtor fee back
A settlement by the National Realtors Association promises to change the way real estate agents are compensated. It could spell an end to 6% commissions, which are higher than people pay elsewhere.
Why do Juneau’s thrift stores fill up so fast? And what can we do about it?
A listener asked KTOO why it’s so hard to donate clothes and other used items in town. For this installment of Curious Juneau, Anna Canny investigates why that is and some of the creative solutions people have found.
Juneau’s Forget-Me-Not Manor gets $2M to build more housing for vulnerable residents
The money was included in a spending bill signed by the president earlier this month.
Alaska House passes rural-school internet bill on fast-track timeline after education veto
Legislators must act quickly: March 27 is the federal deadline for rural school districts to apply for funding that pays for nine in every 10 dollars of their internet bills.
Glacier pilot Drake Olson finds his flow state
Olson has carved out a unique niche in the Southeast Alaska ferrying climbers, skiers and paddlers to remote sites in the ranges around the Chilkat Valley and beyond.
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplifies a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.
Alaska aquaculture is growing quickly, but faces roadblocks
The total pounds of seaweed harvested has ballooned in recent years, going from just over 18,000 in 2017 to nearly 900,000 in 2022.
After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?
Anchorage ombudsman substantiates several allegations made by ousted city manager
An independent investigator has concluded several allegations of illegal, unethical and unprofessional behavior among high-level officials in Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration are valid.
Psychologist sues state over license application she says is unconstitutional and discriminatory
Alaska is one of just a few states that screen for mental health history for a psychology license.
In its 75th year, Juneau’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament transcends the court
Throughout this week, more than 500 people from across Southeast Alaska will attend to watch nearly 50 games.
In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the “strongest-ever” tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
Time is running out for legislators to increase internet speeds for Alaska’s rural schools
One week remains until the deadline for federal grants that would make equitable speeds affordable.
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.