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Public defender for former chiropractor accused of sexual assault asks to delay retrial until 2027
The case against former Juneau chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz, who is accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care, may continue into another year.
May 151 min read


Alaska legislators OK $2.5B for new construction and renovation projects
State’s capital budget for fiscal year 2027 is all but complete as lawmakers near adjournment of the regular session.
May 153 min read


Storis makes spring trip to Alaska, bypassing Juneau, for joint exercise near sea ice edge
Coast Guard icebreaker that spent winter getting upgrades in temporary home port of Seattle makes 36-day trip to Bering Sea.
May 152 min read


Alaska Legislature approves plan for mental health education in schools
Bill instructs the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to develop guidelines with local, state and non-profit mental health organizations for mental health education.
May 154 min read


CBJ Docks & Harbors Celebrates National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day
In recognition of National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day, the City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors will host a series of events to highlight recently completed harbor improvement projects.
May 153 min read


Former North Pole legislator, owner of Santa-themed tourist spot named to Alaska Judicial Council
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named a former state legislator and longtime owner of a North Pole tourist destination known as the Santa Claus House to the council in charge of vetting and nominating state judges, among other duties.
May 154 min read


Republican party rot from top to bottom
“This is the golden age of America,” President Donald Trump proclaimed during his State of the Union speech a few months ago. To his credit, Sen. Dan Sullivan thought it was still important “to acknowledge how working families are struggling with high prices, whether in the grocery store, or in other places.”
May 153 min read


Democrats in Alaska and elsewhere test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees
Democratic leaders, desperate to compete in red states where their party brand is toxic, are embracing something new this midterm season: not backing Democrats.
May 155 min read


Police blotter for May 13
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 151 min read


Possible measles case in Sitka
Sitka Medical Center at 700 Katlian Street closed its doors Thursday afternoon after receiving a patient who exhibited symptoms associated with measles, a SEARHC official said today.
May 152 min read


The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.
Under current maps, Republicans are likely to gain up to 17 seats, while Democrats could gain up to six.
May 157 min read


Alaska Senate advances bill to expand early interventions for children with developmental delays
The Alaska Senate approved a bill that would expand eligibility and services provided by early intervention programs for children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.
May 153 min read
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