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Crimson Bears are ‘Aces’ in state semifinal win over Wolfpack
JDHS deals 11-1 run-rule to West Valley, earns state championship game against Service on Saturday.
Jun 57 min read
Controversial oil lease sale in Alaska wildlife refuge draws limited interest
Only five of 58 tracts offered in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge received bids, with none from any major oil companies, but drilling supporters deemed the auction a success.
Jun 56 min read
James Johnson’s ‘Bear Tunic’ tops honors among seven winners of Juried Art Show and Competition at Celebration
Juneau-born Tlingit artist wins four awards for tunic, plus another for his ‘Sea Otter Bowl’; six other show artists and four youth artists also honored at ceremony.
Jun 53 min read
Trump’s SAVE America Act restricting voting nixed by Senate; Murkowski among four Republicans opposed
The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to impose voting restrictions ahead of the November midterm elections.
Jun 53 min read
Trump can tear down Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom
Justice Department lawyers said the courts are powerless to intervene in the dispute over the former East Wing.
Jun 51 min read
Alaska gas pipeline developer says it’s open to price controls on natural gas for Alaskans
With time dwindling in special session, several sticking points remain as lawmakers continue talks on a tax break to help the proposed pipeline project.
Jun 56 min read
Herbert Glacier Cabin rejected by US Forest Service due to mining and other ‘site complexity’
Site was ‘top selection’ for a cabin near Juneau in 2022; final decision notice issued last week by USFS cites preexisting mining claims and ongoing work for proposed Amalga mine.
Jun 53 min read
Murkowski only GOP ‘no’ vote as Senate OKs $70B for immigration enforcement, with no limits on ICE
Alaska’s senior senator says spending package bypassed the normal government funding process.
Jun 56 min read
Eaglecrest board OKs ticket price hikes, 3% credit card fee to help cope with costs
Increase comes as local leaders say users need to show support for financially struggling ski area; Tier 1 season passes will cost $690, up from $630; adult day tickets $85, up from $75.
Jun 54 min read
Giant cabbage named Alaska’s official state vegetable by Legislature
Symbol added to agriculture bill, awaits governor’s approval or veto.
Jun 53 min read
Trump’s DOGE sought to declare 3 million living people dead to help drive out migrants, whistleblower claims
President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency pushed to declare nearly 3 million living people dead as part of an effort to drive illegal immigrants out of the country, according to a new report.
Jun 51 min read
Police blotter for June 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 51 min read
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