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Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds
The cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has exceeded $40 billion and the war will continue to cost taxpayers between $2 billion and $3 billion per month, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Sep 154 min read


Suicide Basin’s water level drops temporarily, but ‘release is increasingly unlikely at this time,’ says NWS Juneau
Secondary releases have occurred in past years after major floods in August; weather service says water rising again Tuesday afternoon after drop during morning.
Sep 152 min read


Juneau Suicide Prevention picnic sends waves of hope through annual awareness event
‘Let them know that they’re not alone, and then let them know that them reaching out was a really brave thing for them to do.’
Sep 156 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 13
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 151 min read


‘Scenario Choosing’ workshops for Juneau’s Comprehensive Plan start Sept. 30
The public is invited to participate in “Scenario Choosing” workshops, the next round of the City and Borough of Juneau’s Comprehensive Plan update. Using community input from last winter’s “Juneau Futures” activities, the “Scenario Choosing” workshops will present a series of unique growth scenarios that explore what Juneau could look like in the future. Provide your input by participating in a workshop in person or online.
Sep 151 min read


Juneau’s city manager gets raise to $243,462.34, among the highest for municipal leaders in Alaska
Assembly OKs 3% pay increase and $2,000 bonus for Katie Koester; City Attorney Emily Wright gets similar increase to $214,925.57.
Sep 152 min read


T&H Watchman Totems for Trooper academy in Sitka to be dedicated this week
In the University of Alaska Southeast hangar on Japonski Island, two watchmen are being carved and painted, the highest figures atop two 10-and-a-half-foot red cedar logs.
Sep 153 min read


Alaskans sent men to Washington who have capitulated
It has become a common refrain around the world, “USA is no longer the leader of the free world.” Why? Because our leaders have become bitter, angry and vengeful in authoritarianism. They have waged battles with and mocked our allies. And we Alaskans are very much to blame. Because we sent men to Washington who have capitulated to this.
Sep 151 min read


Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support from NOAA.
Sep 154 min read


JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second
Crimson Bears harriers run like rabbits around Ward Lake trail course.
Sep 147 min read


Assembly halts proposal requiring nonprofits to charge sales tax on purchases
Mayor cites confusion about changes in moving to table proposal after organization leaders express wide range of objections.
Sep 144 min read


Leading candidates in Alaska US House race endorse bycatch limits in fisheries debate
Incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich III and independent challenger Bill Hill agreed on most fisheries issues in the Kodiak debate, including support for reducing bycatch and protecting fish stocks.
Sep 146 min read
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