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Governor’s proposed budget for next year: $1.5B deficit, $3,650 PFD, mystery plan to generate $15B in revenue over next 10 years
Dunleavy bypasses press conference for final proposed spending plan, offers brief statement on social media.
Dec 11, 20255 min read
Gloomy state revenue forecast calls for $62 a barrel oil prices during coming fiscal year
Current year’s estimate of $65.48 per barrel is below $68 forecast issued in spring by the Alaska Department of Revenue.
Dec 11, 20252 min read
Abandon new Tongass management plan? Timber says yes, tribes say no ahead of meetings next week
AFA hopes Trump administration allows full harvest of old-growth trees in current plan; Tlingit and Haida expresses concern about impacts on ecosystem, other industries.
Dec 11, 20254 min read
The governor will spend his final year on a fiscal plan and stabilizing state revenue, not education reform
Dunleavy looks forward to pipeline projects, criticizes the Legislature’s recent focus on school funding rather than policy.
Dec 10, 20255 min read
Eaglecrest opening its beginner hill Saturday, hopes to open upper mountain Dec. 19
Frigid weather forecast as ski area’s 50th season set to begin with "winter preview" on Porcupine lift runs.
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Retrial of Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault likely won’t occur until at least spring
New attorney for Jeffrey Fultz says months are needed to catch up on case involving accusations dating back to 2014; jury deadlocked on most charges at first trial.
Dec 10, 20253 min read
26,000 cookies in 10°: A sweet tooth for Christmas draws visitors to governor's annual holiday open house
Gov. Mike Dunleavy hosts for final year, offering the first experience for some children's delight in the cold cheer.
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Juneau writer Vera Starbard nominated for fourth Emmy
TV show “Molly of Denali” spotlighting Alaska Native character and culture also gets recognition.
Dec 9, 20255 min read
Corps of Engineers cancels press briefings previously offered after this week's closed-door flood solution meetings
Meetings discussing preferred alternatives for long-term flood solution proposals remain closed to media and public, with USACE Alaska District now directing queries to federal headquarters Dave Hanna asks questions and gives suggestions to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Branch Alaska District at a meeting at Thunder Mountain Middle School on July 30, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he
Dec 9, 20251 min read
Man arrested for alleged rape of inebriated woman at city’s cold-weather warming shelter
Antoine Zeno, 44, charged with felony sexual assault of victim described by a shelter employee as unresponsive "like a ragdoll"; officials say it is the first such case at the facility.
Dec 9, 20253 min read
Assembly sketches out map through rough financial terrain at annual retreat
City leaders seek ways to moderate impacts of voter-approved tax cuts at day-long meeting shook up by earthquake, record snowfall.
Dec 9, 20255 min read
Healthy exchange of ideas, snacks among Juneau’s legislators, constituents at annual holiday open house
Worker shortages, health, economic diversity on minds of residents visiting the area’s three Democratic legislators at the Alaska State Capitol.
Dec 8, 20254 min read
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