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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


Juneau Assembly set to vote on paying for View Drive appraisals Monday, with buyout project’s final fate unknown
‘Nothing has been done to protect View Drive homes from relentless flooding.’
May 189 min read


Police blotter for May 16
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 181 min read


Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
The Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes on Monday, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.
May 181 min read
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