Two weeks out: Democrats have the edge in the fight for the Senate
States like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Missouri and North Carolina will be decisive, and they’re all moving Democrats’ way as Republicans are put further on the defensive by Donald Trump.
Antarctica’s ice sheets are melting faster — and from beneath
Researchers say the ice is melting more quickly than they’ve ever seen. They think it’s because warm water is circulating under the ice shelf, and that the melting process appears to be irreversible.
Many ‘worn out’ by campaign, survey of social media users shows
A Pew Research Center survey says most Americans on social media are stressed out by online political interactions — and those feelings appear to be bipartisan.
Update: Alaska GOP accuses Joe Miller of campaign finance violations
Most of the claims are that his for-profit conservative website “Restoring Liberty” is illegally contributing to his Senate campaign by promoting his run.
Absentee and early voting opens for general election
Some people are already lining up to cast their votes.
Court ruling keeps bearded seals on Endangered Species List
An appeals court today upheld a federal decision to list a species of ice seals as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Rates rise again for Obamacare health plans, but so do subsidies
The premiums on benchmark plans are increasing by an average of 22 percent in 2017, the government says, but more than 70 percent of people can get one for less than $75 a month after subsidies.
Central Council, state working to expand tribal court jurisdiction
Southeast’s largest tribal organization will soon be able to offer an alternative to the court system for some criminal cases.
Concerns over tribal, corporate affiliation prompt candidate to withdraw AFN leadership bid
Joe Nelson of Juneau said many in the delegation felt strongly that the position should be filled by a tribal representative.
Presbyterian Church apologizes for role in forced assimilation of America’s indigenous population
The Presbyterian Church officially apologized to indigenous people across the country during a gathering of Alaska Native people this weekend. For decades the church took part in the forced removal of children from their homes and families.
Juneau talks Trump, Clinton and the 2016 presidential election
Polls show the presidential race is unusually tight in Alaska. Juneau residents attending two election events shared their opinions on the polls and the candidates.
Ripinsky weather station provides data on mountain conditions
A new weather station installed on Mt. Ripinsky last month is now relaying data on weather conditions that could help hikers, climbers and skiers prepare for bad weather — especially avalanches.
Folk school teaches skills in carpentry, gardening and medicine
Kids attending the Homer Folk School learn everything from making apple juice to building kayaks.
Alcohol tax revenue higher than expected in Bethel
Bethel has made more than a quarter of a million dollars from its 12 percent sales tax on alcohol since legal alcohol sales began in April.
No El Niño, but sparse sea ice, warm ocean water could mean near-normal 2016-17 winter
A National Weather Service meteorologist says warm ocean temperatures and less sea ice suggest this year’s winter could be close to normal.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announces inclusion of Native communities in land management
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has ordered that Native communities and their traditional ecological knowledge be considered in future federal land management decisions.
Skagway marijuana shop is first to get state license to open
The first marijuana shop in the state has its license to open and it’s in Skagway. The Remedy Shoppe must now wait for the state to give the green light to marijuana testing facilities before its shelves are stocked.
Sen. Sullivan addresses rural water access at AFN
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he is trying to make Congress aware of more than 30 villages that still don’t have running water or sewers.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 3
AFN got its start in 1966. It focused on land claims for many years. Today, it also works in areas such subsistence, health, education, jobs and governance.
Anti-incumbent mood could threaten Republican-led House majority
The legislature that voters send to Juneau in January will be very different than the one that left in July.