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Governors split over mobilizing National Guard as Trump seeks more troops
Republican governors want National Guard members to help ICE, in addition to deploying to Washington.
Sep 4, 20259 min read


Juneau joins nationwide protest after celebrating Labor Day picnic to show ‘union power’
The rally comes a day after more than a thousand protests “denounce billionaires”
Sep 3, 20255 min read


Anchorage spent more than $200,000 to support the Trump-Putin summit. Will it get the money back?
Other cities’ efforts to recoup spending to protect Trump have failed. “We have sent demand letters, phone calls and made public statements. We have received no response.”
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in September
September's First Friday will feature poetry readings, visual art exhibits, and a free boreal forest talk at the Alaska State Museum.
Sep 3, 20255 min read


KTOO managing editor departing, will take over as editor of the Alaska Beacon
Claire Stremple worked as a reporter for KTOO and the Beacon before taking over as head of the Juneau public media station’s newsroom last November.
Sep 3, 20253 min read


New maps show where Alaska’s migrating seabirds overlap with high vessel traffic
Ships could pose a risk to seabirds migrating through Alaska’s waters. Researchers mapped where ship traffic overlapped with bird traffic...
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Man falls through water-filled hole on Mendenhall Glacier, search called off due to danger
Researcher from Italy was with two other people who saw him fall into a stream on glacier’s surface that pushed him into opening, according to officials.
Sep 3, 20252 min read


East Anchorage harriers sweep cross country titles in Hoonah
Thunderbirds win in first-ever “road” trip to Southeast competition; JDHS finishes second in individual and team results.
Sep 3, 20258 min read


As Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, Western states form vaccine alliance
The contrasting moves come amid turmoil at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sep 3, 20253 min read


ICE arrests fell in August despite show of force in DC, Los Angeles
Despite the assistance of armed troops in U.S. cities, federal immigration officials recorded fewer daily arrests in August than in July and remain well short of a Trump administration plan for 3,000 arrests a day, according to a new report.
Sep 3, 20252 min read


‘We’re not just doing silly science:’ Biology researchers brave possible bumps in the road
Despite funding uncertainties, University of Alaska Southeast students and faculty remain committed to research.
Sep 3, 20258 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 3, 20251 min read
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