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State investigation of ‘other’ Dan Sullivan’s US Senate candidacy announced by lieutenant governor
Petersburg resident with same name as Alaska’s junior senator says he’s a legitimate candidate who’s not trying to trick voters.
Jun 82 min read
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
Alaska’s ranking declined seven places, with the steepest decline in education, where the state ranked 49th of 50 states.
Jun 84 min read
Alaska governor's race survey: How much should companies pay in oil taxes?
Candidates also asked what album they would bring if they were stranded on the remote Bering Sea island of St. Matthew.
Jun 813 min read
North Slope gas projects of the past support a cautious approach in the present
Alaska legislators are being asked to grant a 90% reduction in state and local gas property taxes to advance the latest North Slope natural gas project without knowing whether other revenue concessions and costs may be asked of the state in the future. Some legislators are asking for more information before deciding on the tax reduction. History confirms their cautious approach.
Jun 83 min read
States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth
Nearly half the states have implemented budget cuts to balance the books.
Jun 83 min read
Juneau Crime Line’s crimes of the month for June
People with information about these crimes can visit Juneau Crime Line's tip website at juneaucrimeline.com or P3Tips.com, or download the smartphone app P3Tips.
Jun 82 min read
Is the threat to Alaska real?
The continuing conflict involving Iran is already affecting global energy markets, with consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. Alaska, despite being a major oil-producing state, is not insulated from those disruptions.
Jun 82 min read
JPD seeks assistance locating man last seen by family near Safeway on May 26
A request for public assistance in locating Dion McCabe, 29, last seen by his family May 26 at the Safeway supermarket in Juneau, was issued Monday by the Juneau Police Department.
Jun 81 min read
Ketchikan-based Coast Guard cutters sail for Mexico border
Two of three Ketchikan-based U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters were recently deployed to the U.S./Mexico border, a USCG official stated in an email on Thursday.
Jun 84 min read
1% seasonal sales tax petition gets more than enough signatures; now city clerk is verifying them
Supporters turn in 3,231 signatures Friday, of which 2,566 need to be verified for proposal to appear on fall ballot; second petition to raise mill rate cap has June 17 signature deadline.
Jun 82 min read
Memorial: Ken Coate (May 13, 1953- Jan. 25, 2026)
A memorial for Ken Coate will begin with the internment of his ashes at the Columbarium at the Shrine of St. Therese on Friday, June 26, at 3 p.m.
Jun 81 min read
It’s decision day for the city’s budget — will Assembly act on big tax change that could nix all those cuts?
Eliminating an exemption on sales taxes for purchases above $15,000 would bring in lots more revenue, but concerns expressed about mining and other large single-item buyers.
Jun 83 min read
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