Juneau Independent

Supporters say it will help Alaska’s worker shortage in key occupations, but opponents urging Gov. Dunleavy to veto the bill due to potential cost of providing benefits.

A six-figure income used to be shorthand for “rich.” Now, it’s barely enough to get by in many parts of the country.

University of Alaska Fairbanks study focusing on the Deshka River finds the predators have become even more voracious as the climate has warmed.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

You’ve likely seen Brian Wallace around town. And odds are, he was carrying a camera. Wallace has been taking photos of Juneau people, places and happenings since he was a kid. He worked as a photojournalist at the Juneau Empire for nearly 30 years…(Read full story)

As of this week, the state treasury already can bank on depositing about $200 million more in oil revenue than it would have received at prices before the president started a war against Iran, driving up the value of oil.

All-terrain vehicles are ubiquitous in Alaska, especially in rural areas, where they make up a key mode of transportation. That heavy use, often on uneven terrain, leads to high numbers of injuries and deaths from ATV accidents, according to state health officials. In recent years, Alaska’s ATV-related fatality rate has been four times the national average.

Residents get another chance Wednesday to weigh in on proposals to close pools and other recreational facilities, reduce grants, and determine the future of Eaglecrest Ski Area.

State’s gas shortage is hitting electricity consumers in Fairbanks and the Mat-Su, and will likely affect home heating prices, as well.

The recent passage of ballot measures to improve affordability in Juneau demonstrates a majority perspective that the CBJ must reduce the tax burden it places on residents.

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