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Here's what's happening for First Friday in October
Fat bears, kitten corner, treasure maps and spells.
Oct 13 min read


Second release from Suicide Basin this year underway; peak river level of about 10 ft. forecast
Crest expected Friday morning, according to National Weather Service; basin on Wednesday was 1,189 feet, well below 1,347-foot overtopping level.
Oct 12 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 11 min read


Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds
17% of US adults approve of his handling of the cost of living, 26% approve of his handling of the economy overall.
Oct 15 min read


Tlingit and Haida sovereignty debate in Haines court, borough admin says no policy change forthcoming
A small-dollar collections suit has made a Lutak Road property one front in an unresolved, statewide conflict over land sovereignty. And despite losing the lawsuit — in which a tribal government defendant argued the borough’s tax policy ran afoul of federal law — the borough says its stance on the issue remains unchanged.
Oct 19 min read


New federal K-12 voucher program set to take effect in January
Alaska and 29 other states have opted in to the program so far.
Oct 13 min read


Peltola’s words create a teachable moment, but an apology is required
Mary Peltola’s use of hateful speech, including the R-slur and the F-slur, is more than a political matter. It cuts to the core of who we choose to be: Will we be a people that allows for words like this to be wielded without consequence? Or do we decide what is acceptable for ourselves, our candidates, our party, and our nation by demanding accountability and apology?
Oct 13 min read


Niven, Kelly top fundraisers in competitive Assembly races a week before Juneau’s election
Assembly District 2 race the most competitive with three of four candidates raising large sums; Kelly has dominant financial edge over two challengers in Areawide race
Oct 15 min read
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