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USGS report says federal lands in Alaska hold large share of undiscovered US oil, gas
The northeastern part of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska is seen on June 26, 2014. Alaska figures prominently in a new U.S....
Jul 5, 20253 min read
AI Tries To Write The News: July 4 in Juneau and Murkowski’s tie-breaking budget vote
Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a weekly feature where a commercial AI blog tool is asked to write news stories about...
Jul 5, 20254 min read
Spirits of nation’s founding strong in differing ways for Juneau residents at this year’s July 4 events
In these colorful times the "Spirit of 1776" meant very different things to Juneau residents participating in the 249th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Friday.
Jul 4, 20259 min read
Trump’s First EPA Promised to Crack Down on Forever Chemicals. His Second EPA Is Pulling Back.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has delayed enforcement of standards and terminated over $15 million in funding for “forever chemicals” research.
Jul 4, 202510 min read
Carvers finish up their work for historic totem raising July 18-20
The rhythmic tap of carving tools and the scent of fresh-cut cedar fill the Wrangell Cooperative Association carving shed, where dozens of visitors gather, cameras clicking and questions flowing.
Jul 4, 20255 min read
Guide remembered for ‘ love in her heart for the river’ and the people she cared about
Evie Hagan, a river guide who came to Haines for the summer to work for Alaska Mountain Guides, was involved in a fatal rafting accident...
Jul 4, 202510 min read
US Rep. Nick Begich III: ‘No doubt’ before vote on big congressional budget bill
Alaska’s lone member of the House says new Arctic oil drilling opportunities represent a huge gain for the state, downplays federal...
Jul 4, 20255 min read
Body of cruise ship passenger missing since Tuesday found below ridgeline on Mount Roberts
A woman who arrived in Juneau aboard a cruise ship Tuesday and vanished after telling her family she was going hiking was found dead at midday Thursday below a ridgeline on Mount Roberts, according to an Alaska State Troopers news release.
Jul 3, 20251 min read
Juneau powers up for Independence Day with feast of traditional July 3 events
Watermelon-eating contest, soapbox race qualifiers, concerts and minute-before-midnight fireworks mark countdown to nation’s 249th birthday.
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy asks some lawmakers to stay away from special session he called
Republican allies’ absence from Juneau could help the governor sustain his education funding veto and more Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses...
Jul 3, 20256 min read
Grand jury not properly told about other people Faith Rogers feared, judge rules in dismissing murder case
Charges were dismissed in the murder of Faith Rogers because they were based on improper evidence heard by a grand jury, according to a judge’s ruling. Cited primarily was prosecutors failing to present details about people other than the defendant that Rogers considered a threat — so much so she was living in her car rather than at home.
Jul 3, 20254 min read
US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill, sending it to Trump
The U.S. Capitol as lawmakers worked into the night on the “big beautiful bill” on July 2, 2025. (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) By...
Jul 3, 20258 min read
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