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Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services
Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the elimination of dozens of programs.
Feb 66 min read


Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes
Proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.
Feb 63 min read


Crimson Bears shine in state tournament loss to Stars
JDHS falls to Soldotna in double overtime to open 2026 ASAA state championships.
Feb 56 min read


ADF&G euthanizes mountain goat kid with contagious skin infection found on Perseverance Trail
A Juneau resident took home a sick mountain goat kid with crusty skin lesions after hiking Perseverance Trail last weekend and contacted the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Officials say the goat had a highly contagious viral skin infection that can transfer to humans and pets.
Feb 51 min read


Alaskan Dream Cruises shuts down after 15 years in Southeast Alaska
Four-ship company that offered weeklong voyages for 40 to 80 passengers halting voyages so parent company Allen Marine can focus on other operations.
Feb 54 min read


Officials estimate $125 million in Western Alaska storm damage so far, and a long road to recovery
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management director updated lawmakers, and outlined a “significant cleanup mission” planned for this summer
Feb 57 min read


Feds schedule first lease sale in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve since 2019
Trump administration’s 5.5-million-acre auction is one of several mandated over next few years for federal lands in Alaska and federal waters off the state’s coast.
Feb 54 min read


Crimson Bears set for the spotlight on Super Bowl Sunday
Retired sportswriter Peter King examines the impact of football across the United States.
Feb 53 min read


Gastineau Human Services puts transitional housing project on hold due to halt of federal funds by Trump administration
Nonprofit plans to return $2 million grant to city, says it may take a decade to obtain funds from alternative sources and complete 51-unit facility.
Feb 53 min read


Here's what's happening for First Friday in February
February's First Friday will feature artist pop-ups, a science and art exhibit, and a radio theatre performance.
Feb 54 min read


Obituary: Ronald Berg
Longtime Juneau resident Ronald Berg, 80, passed away Dec. 13, 2025, while living at home.
Feb 52 min read


Prayer in public schools gets protection boost from Trump’s Education Department
The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
Under the guidance to state and local education agencies, students, teachers and school officials have “a right to pray in school as an expression of individual faith, as long as they’re not doing so on behalf of the school,” the department said.
Feb 52 min read
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