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Trump seeks nationwide repeal of ‘roadless rule’
The Trump administration on Tuesday advanced a plan to open nearly 45 million acres of wilderness in national forests to road construction and logging, removing protections that had been in place for a quarter century.
Aug 181 min read


Alaskans on primary day narrow governor’s race to final four, vote on campaign donation limits
US Senate race in national spotlight as Trump targets incumbent’s namesake challenger; Juneau voters weigh in on two District 3 House candidates set to face off in November
Aug 182 min read


Annette Kreitzer highlights longtime state experience, resource development as District 3 challenger
Former state administration commissioner, chief of staff to lieutenant governor, and Haines borough manager seeks to become Juneau’s first Republican legislator since 2017.
Aug 185 min read


Andi Story says talk about Alaska’s resource development needs to include workers, students
Juneau Democrat seeking fifth term representing District 3 cites achievements such as education funding increases, but wants to keep pursuing goals such as public employee pension reform.
Aug 185 min read


Assembly OKs selling City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, which plans to demolish building for new $40M complex
Supporters say nonprofit has made significant improvements to downtown; opponents question if city getting fair value from $1.5M sale rather than an open auction.
Aug 174 min read


Polls open at 7 a.m. on Alaska’s pick-one, top-four statewide primary election day
Statewide, there are 17 governor candidates, five competitive legislative seats, one ballot measure and many federal candidates.
Aug 176 min read


Travelers make alternate plans as ferry service to Skagway remains paused indefinitely
High school cross-country and Klondike Road Relay participants are ready to run in Skagway. Will the ferry be?
Aug 174 min read


After-school childcare slated to return to elementary school in Douglas
The Juneau School Board approved a new lease for after-school childcare at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School last Thursday.
Aug 171 min read


As we adapt to climate change, let's also reduce it
Juneau is spending a lot of money adapting to climate change. After four straight years of damaging Mendenhall glacial outburst floods, we're weighing long-term solutions that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars more. We need to make that investment — protecting people, homes, and businesses has to be the priority.
Aug 172 min read


5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election
There are five competitive races for the Alaska House and Senate in this year’s primary election, where candidates are vying for the top four places in order to advance to the ranked choice general election in November.
Aug 173 min read


Why I’m supporting JKT for governor
I’m 80. I came with my wife to Alaska in 1970, just out of law school, “for a year.” We fell in love with the state, raised all four of our children here in Juneau, and now have the distinct pleasure of watching our four grandkids grow up here. I want them to have the same opportunities we had.
Aug 173 min read


Peltola replaces longtime campaign manager just before primary election
Anton McParland, who served as Peltola’s chief of staff when she was in the US House, has ‘transitioned into a new role,’ according to spokesperson with her US Senate campaign.
Aug 172 min read
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