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Oil price hike from Iran war will help Alaska’s fiscal struggles; how much may depend on how long it lasts
Analysts say oil prices could top $100 a barrel, which would mean $1.5B more for the state during the coming year — enough to balance the budget and pay a PFD of more than $3,000.
Mar 24 min read


The last people have moved out, but lights and hope remain on Telephone Hill
Couple moves out of Juneau’s oldest house on Saturday as ordered by a judge, but former residents of neighborhood still trying to save their belongings and homes.
Mar 24 min read


Wrangell basketball legend selected to Alaska High School Hall of Fame
Fred Angerman Jr. represented the best of Southeast Alaska’s unique sports culture.
Mar 19 min read


Up to 13" more snow forecast by Wednesday after more than a foot of accumulation in Juneau during weekend
Airport gets record 9.6" of snow Saturday; winter storm warning calls for multiple rounds of precipitation early this week
Mar 12 min read


JDHS senior sweep complete over Tri-Valley
Girls topple Lady Warriors 67-28 and 53-27, Boys stop Warriors 67-45 and 66-43
Mar 13 min read


‘Worst politicization of the Corps of Engineers in modern times’: Stalled projects raise ire at Senate hearing
USACE head says agency making ’the most significant transformation of the program since at least 1986’ at hearing where reversal on long-term flood fix for Juneau challenged.
Mar 15 min read


Saturday senior night shelters hoop fans from the snow
The expected, the unexpected and a few things in between final JDHS home basketball games.
Mar 17 min read


Juneau endures further wait for an enduring solution to glacial lake outburst floods
Sen. Dan Sullivan says ‘things are going dark,’ acknowledges anxiety in Juneau after news of lake tap reversal shocks city; thanks USACE for response so far.
Feb 286 min read


Yakutat’s Rose Fraker selected for Alaska High School Hall of Fame
Led Lady Eagles to three state championships, now leading resurgence for youth sports.
Feb 286 min read


Large multiplex with ‘flying theater,’ other attractions near cruise dock gets OK from Planning Commission
38,000-square-foot facility next to downtown library will also feature 4D theater, sub simulation; company expects up to 400,000 visitors annually.
Feb 284 min read


‘Iran’s brutal regime must be held accountable,’ Murkowski says after attacks by US and Israel
Trump seeks overthrow of Iran’s government; Alaska’s congressional delegation denounces that country’s leadership, but also seeks more details about US intentions.
Feb 283 min read


JDHS senior Gwen Nizich scores 1,001th career point
Crimson Bears honor cheer, dance seniors in win over Tri-Valley.
Feb 285 min read
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