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Juneau Legion players on the field in 74th All-Star game
Drew Cadigan-McAdoo, Hunter Carte, Madden Mendoza and Micah Nelson help team win
Jul 312 min read


A clearer path forward for Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup
For decades, the Tulsequah Chief Mine has concerned Alaskans who depend on the Taku River waters flowing into Southeast Alaska. The historic mine sits along the Tulsequah River in British Columbia, upstream of its confluence with the Taku. Although the mine has been closed for many years, it continues to generate acid rock drainage from its underground workings.
Jul 313 min read


Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules
States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule.
Jul 312 min read


Two Juneau legislators preside over minute-long floor sessions Friday as gasline stalemate persists
Rep. Sara Hannan and Sen. Jesse Kiehl get very short promotions to House Speaker and Senate President, respectively, as nearly all lawmakers remain absent for latest special session.
Jul 314 min read


Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.
Jul 315 min read


Two Coppers Casino targeted by scammers claiming it offers online gaming
Fraudulent Facebook profiles and online ads using new establishment’s logo and branding, tribal owner warns; new gambling website with casino’s name appears
Jul 312 min read


Police blotter for July 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 312 min read


Ranked-choice voting? Hold on. Alaskans have another ballot measure to decide first.
Ballot Measure 1, on the Aug. 18 statewide primary ballot, would reimpose limits on financial donations to state candidates.
Jul 314 min read


Juneau’s Open Water swim series ends with four champions
Miller, Kirk, Lacey, Wheeler win age group titles across six races in six weeks.
Jul 304 min read


Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to state
Alaska is now in charge of hazardous waste regulation in the state, a task that can be made more challenging by geographic remoteness.
Jul 303 min read


Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election
Information from the Alaska Division of Elections and historical performance by the state offer a guide.
Jul 303 min read


Police blotter for July 28
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 301 min read
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