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Murkowski and Sullivan diverge on ferry fund use, align on resource development in speeches to Southeast leaders
Alaska’s senior senator says Dunleavy administration blew one-time opportunity to ‘save’ aging ferry system during speech at Southeast Conference’s Mid-Session Summit.
17 hours ago4 min read


Fultz attorney wants at least a year to prepare for retrial on charges of sexually assaulting patients
Public defender appointed after jury hung on most charges in first trial of chiropractor seeks longer delay than discussed last fall during hearing Wednesday; next hearing set for April 15.
21 hours ago2 min read


Juneau School District launches interactive online budgeting tool
The tool's goal is to help show how different spending options affect the district's operating budget and to receive community feedback.
2 days ago2 min read


Bill banning police masks that conceal identities gets rough treatment at first hearing
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, says HB 250 seeks to ensure public trust; skeptical legislators ask about threats to officers and their families during enforcement actions under Trump.
2 days ago5 min read


Electric vehicle panel discussion to tackle shipping issues
Forum discussing future of transporting electric vehicles to Southeast Alaska planned for Wednesday night.
2 days ago2 min read


Much of Cascade Point opposition may be due to misinformation and fear of unknown, lawmakers told
Regional DOT leader acknowledges 92% of 622 respondents in public survey oppose proposed ferry terminal, says ‘I take that as a challenge to make it better for them.’
2 days ago5 min read


Juneau Capitals youth skaters place second at tournament
12 and under team falls to Ice Dawgs in Presidents Day championship.
2 days ago5 min read


Juneau Assembly asks flood disaster victims on View Drive to help pay for their own buyout
Residents at one household now regret bringing the NRCS program to the attention of city, express disappointment at its approach after federal approval.
2 days ago7 min read


Assembly advances six proposed housing projects, including one near planned waste facility
Members overturn two Planning Commission zoning rejections involving proposals for about 240 residences in Lemon Creek; four Affordable Housing Fund projects get unanimous OK.
3 days ago5 min read


CBJ has gotten no FEMA project funds for ’24 glacial flood due to Trump administration freeze, officials say
Nationwide holds means state also unable to distribute some grants from past fiscal year; officials say they aren’t getting answers, situation may continue this year.
4 days ago5 min read


Dunleavy is least popular governor in the US, with sharp drop in approval since fall, poll finds
Two-term Republican in final year has 37%-49% favorable-unfavorable rating; only one other governor has a net-negative rating at 43%-49%.
4 days ago3 min read


First-time performer at Juneau's Got Talent wins first place
11-year-old’s cover of “Mama Song” by Benson Boone moves audience to tears.
4 days ago4 min read
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