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Assembly told risks and costs of glacial floods are rising, decides worst-case protection too costly for now
USACE says 26% chance of 20-foot flood affecting 2,000 homes during next 15 years; Assembly opts for higher barriers than last year, with more protection later possible.
May 57 min read
Alaska school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is scheduled to consider a proposal that would pay teachers, staff and contractors to carry handguns at schools in the borough.
May 52 min read
Cooking for Pleasure: Stir-fried veggies with pasta
The nice thing about this dish is that you can choose your favorite vegetables or whatever is in season.
May 53 min read
Alaska National Guard to deploy 25 service members to Washington DC
Alaska will deploy 25 National Guard soldiers and airmen to Washington D.C. this month, according to a Friday update from the Alaska Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.
May 52 min read
Selling gondola at a loss, rather than seeking investors to keep it at Eaglecrest, gets initial Assembly OK
Sale may net city $1.6M after it spends well over $10M on project nearing final stage of cancellation; city manager says alternative is uncertain and will cost yet more money.
May 54 min read
$1B for Trump’s ballroom sought by GOP senators, citing security
U.S. Senate Republicans released a roughly $70 billion spending package Monday night that will keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operating for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term without any of the new constraints Democrats have demanded.
May 53 min read
With one of two wells drilled, Hilcorp to pull out of Yukon Flats
The wells was drilled on Indigenous-owned land, in a program that prompted sharp opposition from area tribes.
May 53 min read
University of Alaska Southeast’s close-knit community highlighted at commencement
It was a change of scenery for the University of Alaska Southeast’s 55th commencement ceremony Sunday, but the 2026 graduating class felt the same atmosphere of a small campus with big opportunities.
May 511 min read
Juneau Youth Wrestling Club ‘takes down’ state titles
Grapplers wrestle, eat, sleep, rinse and repeat over three days in three disciplines.
May 411 min read
Crimson Bears finish Sitka track meet blazing
Sitka wins team titles, Kayh second, JDHS third over the weekend.
May 44 min read
Police blotter for May 2
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 41 min read
Police blotter for May 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 41 min read
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