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Dunleavy offers new gasline bill with limited S-corp tax; legislators say it’s too little, too late
Governor proposes ‘compromise’ 2% tax rather than rate up to 9.4%; House and Senate leaders say bill doesn't have support to pass, and business groups express opposition.
Aug 123 min read


Crimson Bears to open gridiron season on the road
Scrimmage shows the power JDHS brings this year as they prepare to play defending state champ South
Aug 1214 min read


Man seeking permit for up to 230 farm animals at home asked by Planning Commission to provide more specifics
‘Whether it's a duck or a horse makes a difference,’ chair says as vote postponed until Sept. 8; current request is for up to 200 chickens and 30 ‘other’ animals.
Aug 123 min read


Outside megadonors are sending us back our money
Economists talk about “new money” and “old money,” but not always in the sense of old, like long-time rich families, or new, like tech startup multi-millionaires.
Aug 123 min read


Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card
The annual report, issued since 2006, prominently features work of Alaska scientists and conditions in Alaska, including those affecting Indigenous communities.
Aug 125 min read


Flood updates Wednesday: Peak of 16.4 ft. forecast at 10 a.m. Thursday
‘As we move through the day, the pace of information will increase,’ NWS Juneau meteorologist says; major flood stage expected to arrive about 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
Aug 127 min read


Midsummer Night Run reveals a Golden Age of athletes
Wright smites the field, all of whom battle to their finish.
Aug 124 min read


ICE plans to use gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Aug 113 min read


Alaska’s list of alleged noncitizen voters includes more Republicans than Democrats
The number of alleged noncitizens listed by the division is 500% of what it was last year and now stands at more than 2,800, with most being independents.
Aug 114 min read


ALERT: Suicide Basin releasing, peak flooding up to 16.6 feet expected at about 7 a.m. Thursday
Officials urge people to evacuate at-risk areas; water levels expected to reach major flood stage about 1 a.m. Thursday, flood warning in effect until 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Aug 113 min read


Evacuate at-risk areas when Suicide Basin flood alert sounds, officials emphasize at safety briefing
Mendenhall River currently expected to crest at up to 16.55 feet about 48 hours after release occurs, but ‘things can really change rapidly over the next 24 hours’
Aug 112 min read


Obituary: Phyllis Rae (Herold) Kirkham
Phyllis Rae (Herold) Kirkham, 71, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska.
Aug 111 min read
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