Juneau Assembly advances potential $10M school maintenance bond and utility rate hikes
Juneau’s city-owned infrastructure and schools need hundreds of millions of dollars worth of maintenance and repairs in the next decade. But, how to pay for them is the big question.
Juneau just had its fourth rainiest April on record
The capital city saw 6.12 inches of rain across 26 days last month, meaning residents experienced just four dry days.
Alaska education commissioner urged superintendents to lobby legislators for Dunleavy or risk a veto
Some district superintendents expressed surprise and concern at the letter and repeat veto threat, and called for state support for Alaska schools.
Lingít artist Reine Pavlik melds beading and skin sewing with contemporary styles
Pavlik says the sustainability of her work honors the approaches her ancestors took to crafts.
Bipartisan vote sends $700 school funding boost to Gov. Dunleavy’s desk
Dunleavy hasn’t said whether he’ll sign the bill, but with broad support in the House and Senate, lawmakers may be able to overcome a veto.
Juneau airport manager retires after decades-long career
The city is already searching for her permanent replacement. Former Airport Manager Dave Palmer will serve as interim manager.
Federal job losses hit home in Alaska. How hard? We don’t know yet.
Diminishing the workforce is central to the Trump agenda and among the big impacts in the first 100 days of his term. It’ll be months before we see how many jobs Alaska lost.
Between vows against taxes and using savings, the 2025 PFD and Alaska state services are in a vise
Legislators are expected to reduce this year’s proposed Permanent Fund dividend in order to resolve a looming deficit.
Alaska House votes down restrictions and disclosure rules for ‘dark money’ campaign cash
The restrictions were proposed as amendments to a bill that would restrict donations directly to candidates and groups.
Juneau families rally to support child care funding as Legislature teeters on fiscal cliff
Millions of dollars slated for child care funding were among the many budget cuts Alaska state Senators made last week, in an effort to balance the deficit.
Alaska could lose a beloved climate communicator if NOAA cuts happen
The draft cuts would eliminate several research institutes the agency funds in Alaska, including the one where Rick Thoman works.
Juneau ballot petitions to lower local taxes, return to in-person voting OK’d for signatures
The three petitions seek to cap the local property tax rate, remove sales tax on food and utilities and make in-person voting the default again in Juneau.
Ketchikan band Dude Mtn on Alaska Folk Festival and the sound of Southeast Alaska
Ketchikan’s Cullen McCormick, Chazz Gist and Kalijah LeCornu talk about their run in Juneau and the ups and downs of trying to tour in Southeast Alaska.
Hundreds of Native Youth Olympic athletes compete and connect at this year’s Games
The event wrapped up in Anchorage on Saturday with the highest turnout since before the pandemic.
Alaska becomes first state to require warnings about alcohol link to colon, breast cancers
Alaska bars and liquor stores will be required to post signs warning of alcohol’s link to cancer, under a bill that became law on Friday.
University of Alaska international students’ records restored as Trump administration backs down on visa revocations
A flurry of lawsuits followed the Trump administration’s crackdown on thousands of foreign students’ visas and records.
Family and friends mourn Inupiaq artist and Homer pilot killed in plane crash
The plane crashed near Nanwalek on the southern Kenai Peninsula.
Bears are waking up in Juneau. Here’s how to avoid problems.
Remember to store food properly and be prepared to encounter bears on trails and streets alike.
Alaska Senate passes compromise bill including $700 school funding boost with broad support
It comes less than a week after lawmakers failed to override the governor’s veto of a $1,000 boost to basic funding.
$38M heat pump program set to roll-out this summer
The program aims to defray the cost of installing electric heat pumps, which can heat and cool homes in place of fossil-fuel based systems –often at a lower cost.