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Murkowski doesn’t belong in the GOP
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to advance a war powers resolution that could impose limits on President Donald Trump's ability to continue his war with Iran that’s already cost the country $29 billion. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and three other Republicans supported it. Sen. Dan Sullivan voted against it.
May 223 min read


Police blotter for May 20
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 221 min read


Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say
European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward trajectory.
May 222 min read


Alaska Legislature approves millions for facilities upgrades at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
The Alaska Legislature approved millions for immediate upgrades to the facilities at the state-run boarding school, Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
May 223 min read


Crimson Bears girls earn top all-conference soccer honors
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Ayla Erickson voted MVP
May 213 min read


Crimson Bears softball seniors to be honored on Saturday
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé team ceremony at 3 p.m. on Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park field.
May 218 min read


Rep. Andi Story says she’s seeking fifth term after false announcement of her retirement by colleague on House floor
‘Obviously people are really wondering what I'm going to do,’ says Juneau Democrat, who files for reelection a day after her sweeping education bill passes on the last day of the session.
May 213 min read


Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits
Sections of the seafloor from American Samoa to Alaska could be auctioned for offshore mining this summer and through the fall.
May 2113 min read


Tense start to special session as finance committees set to consider gasline bills while most lawmakers leave town
House committee starts work Thursday, Senate committee will begin next Wednesday as lawmakers seek to resolve differences with each other and governor in 30 days.
May 213 min read


Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way
Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association honors 120th anniversary Friday ahead of grand ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30.
May 217 min read


Federal court decides not to scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan after legal violation
A U.S. Forest Service plan to revamp the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to accommodate more tourists will remain in place, with some additional paperwork.
May 211 min read


Letter: Memorial Day remembrance
Memorial Day is a sacred day for some of us who have taken the military oath and agreed to stand in harm’s way if need be to defend our way of life. Some of us get to return from our combat tours and sadly some of us do not. We who return celebrate each other, and that we are still alive. We also celebrate the lives of the ones we've lost.
May 212 min read
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