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Alaska legislators urge US senators to protect funding for public broadcasting, as bill advances
A group of 23 Alaska state legislators sent a letter to U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, on Tuesday urging them to oppose cuts to public broadcasting in a rescission package before the U.S. Senate this week.
Jul 16, 20254 min read
Trump administration freeze of millions for adult education prompts layoffs, cuts for Alaska
Federal funds for adult education services were among those blocked by the Trump administration on July 1, causing immediate cuts to Alaska adult education and workforce development programs and staff layoffs.
Jul 16, 20255 min read
Cookies are for eating, not washing my feet
I read a lot of business news. I like knowing what’s happening around the world in commerce, construction, transportation, oil and gas, finance and innovation. Though I don’t hardly ever — if ever — try new things, I appreciate learning about new things.
Jul 16, 20253 min read
China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take climate change: China now is producing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined and is exporting its green technology throughout the world by building electric vehicles and batteries.
Jul 15, 20252 min read
US Senate Republicans advance bill stripping funds from NPR, PBS, foreign aid
Sen. Murkowski was one of three Republicans to vote against beginning debate on the bill, while Sen. Sullivan voted in favor White House...
Jul 15, 20255 min read
Obituary: Timothy Scott Cunningham
Timothy Scott Cunningham died peacefully from congestive heart failure at Bartlett Regional Hospital on June 10, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska with his son and mother by his side.
Jul 15, 20252 min read
Juneau man pleads guilty to 2024 murder of 5 1/2-week-old girl in motel room
A Juneau man pled guilty Monday to the second-degree murder of a 5 1/2-week-old girl that died of a skull fracture in a motel room in April of 2024, according to court officials.
Jul 15, 20252 min read
Native communities could lose $24.5B under Trump administration proposal
If upheld by the courts, the proposed freeze on federal grants would affect nearly every tribe The U.S. Capitol is pictured on May 7,...
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Sadness, support remain much the same for Steven Kissack’s family and friends a year after his death
His dog Juno is thriving with a new owner, but people at memorial say unresolved issues about homelessness remain after Kissack was fatally shot by police.
Jul 15, 20256 min read
Suicide Basin now expected to be full Aug. 8 — officials urge disposal of hazmat, other items now
Disposal plans for waste and debris in place if another glacial flood occurs, but dropoffs now will greatly aid efforts, according to CBJ and DEC experts.
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Winter 2025-26 Alaska Marine Highway System schedule available for public review
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025-26 Winter Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Winter Schedule covers sailings from Oct. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Dems are ‘salivating’ over a Peltola bid for Senate, but Alaska governor race could be ‘wide open’
The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.
Jul 15, 20255 min read
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