Juneau Independent

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The Alaska Legislature has approved a state driver’s license data-sharing bill that would allow some travelers to speed through security at airports in Alaska.

This is more about who will pay the cost of the president’s war on Iran and how it’s disrupting the global flow of oil than it is a history lesson about Alaska oil production. But stay with me as I run through the history to get to my point.

Growing up in the Chilkat Valley, there was always talk about energy challenges, Chandler Kemp said. Talk of fuel prices going up, debate about Haines and Skagway’s joint hydropower system, disagreement over a proposed hydropower plant at Connelly Lake.

Opponents of limits on campaign cash seek a mid-election start, inviting a lawsuit that could disrupt the start of new restrictions.

14 graduating players ‘storm’ the pitch through wind and rain

Budget with $1,200 dividend for residents, omnibus bills on crime and education among items passed; public employee pension, election reforms among those falling short.

Company states refunded passes will remain ‘fully active and valid for the entire season once operations resume.’

As a volunteer with the Affordable Juneau Coalition, please allow me to articulate the actual function and effect of the two tax initiatives that were overwhelmingly passed by voters during the 2025 municipal election. First is a nine mill limit on the operational portion of the property tax mill rate, and second is the senior sales tax exemption on food and utilities that was extended to all residents.

When George Lindoff returned to the U.S. in 1971 after fighting for his country in Vietnam, he was not met with a warm welcome. Instead, there were anti-war protestors.

The state of Alaska may soon offer managed retirement accounts to businesses in the state that don’t already offer a retirement plan.

Energy assistance for schools, repayment of teachers’ student loans, lower required funding from municipalities among provisions passed with bipartisan support.