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Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030
House Bill 193 would also adjust the state’s unemployment payments for inflation and end sick leave for many workers.
May 183 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to increase fee transparency for University of Alaska
The University of Alaska will be required to provide advanced notice before increasing student fees and an itemized list of fees charged to students and families under new legislation passed by the Alaska Legislature.
May 182 min read
Juneau students reach back into history with capstone ancestry project
Sixth graders in Juneau’s Montessori Borealis program recently showcased their family histories with presentations they spent months working on.
May 181 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to correct boundary errors at several state parks, public areas
State lawmakers are acting to fix technical errors affecting the boundaries of several Alaska wildlife refuges and other public areas.
May 182 min read
National Park Service proposes more cars and tour buses in Denali National Park
The Interior Department is taking public comment on a proposal that would allow up to 160 vehicles per day on a restricted section of the Denali Park Road during the peak summer tourist season.
May 182 min read
Ban on polystyrene food containers nears final passage in Legislature
Alaska would become 12th state to ban containers critics say pose environmental risks; 38-22 combined House and Senate vote is two short of override if Dunleavy vetoes bill.
May 182 min read
Deal to pass gas line, state employee pension bills collapses after marathon discussions on deadline day
Gas line bills stalls after marathon House debate, senators head home for the day; passage of bill was part of deal to keep governor from vetoing pension bill before midnight deadline.
May 184 min read
Juneau Assembly has an opportunity to turn a liability into a huge asset
Opportunity is defined as “a favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances.” That is exactly what the CBJ Assembly has in front of it. The question is, will they be wise enough to take it or will they squander it.
May 183 min read
Obituary: John A. Walsh (Feb. 24, 1967 – Feb. 22, 2026)
John A. Walsh, a longtime Juneau resident, died Feb. 22, 2026.
May 181 min read
Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters
May 184 min read
DOJ announces $1.776B fund for Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were mistreated by the Biden administration Justice Department.
May 184 min read
Why I support a 1% seasonal sales tax
Every day we make choices — what to wear, what to eat, and how to spend our weekends — and together those decisions reflect our values.
May 183 min read
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