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Police blotter for March 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 101 min read


Alaska lawmakers advance all-time high $523M Department of Corrections budget
Corrections officials pointed to ballooning costs for staffing the state’s 13 prisons and medical care for inmates, and recommended a new task force or consultant to address budgeting.
Mar 106 min read


Juneau Assembly opts out of taking stance on Cascade Point Ferry Terminal
Members express doubt resolution will affect project’s fate, especially since opinions aren’t unanimous; Haines and Skagway are opposing the terminal.
Mar 93 min read


Region V tournament brought out the best of student athletes and musicians
Photo gallery: 185 images from a packed gym at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé.
Mar 94 min read


Haines library wins national award
After three years as a finalist, the Haines Borough Public Library has won the 2026 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for libraries.
Mar 93 min read


Juneau’s school board looks at savings to plug $5.1M deficit; other districts are facing tougher options
77% of districts in state survey say they expect deficits, with some considering closures and layoffs; JSD leaders set to hear public testimony and vote on FY27 spending plan Tuesday.
Mar 94 min read


After spending big on Donlin, billionaire sells stake in company with Ambler prospects
Billionaire investor John Paulson made a splash in Alaska’s mining industry last year when he paid $800 million for a 40% stake in the huge Donlin gold project.
Mar 93 min read


Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war
Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products.
Mar 93 min read


Priorities for this year’s Key Campaign
The Key Campaign is coming to town! I am excited about this because it brings together a community of Alaska advocates to Juneau.
Mar 92 min read


Visitor Industry Task Force discusses flightseeing at two March meetings
The Visitor Industry Task Force invites the public to listen to two meetings about flightseeing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, and Thursday, March 19, in the Assembly Chambers and via Zoom.
Mar 91 min read


Police blotter for March 7
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 91 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of March 9, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
Mar 94 min read
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