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Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way
Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association honors 120th anniversary Friday ahead of grand ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30.
May 217 min read


Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings
14 graduating players ‘storm’ the pitch through wind and rain
May 213 min read


34th Alaska Legislature ends regular session after passing dozens of bills on final day; special session on gas line starts Thursday
Budget with $1,200 dividend for residents, omnibus bills on crime and education among items passed; public employee pension, election reforms among those falling short.
May 207 min read


Goldbelt Tram season ticket holders get refunds due to shutdown after accident, reopening date uncertain
Company states refunded passes will remain ‘fully active and valid for the entire season once operations resume.’
May 201 min read


‘Mini-bus’ education funding and policy bill passes Legislature on last day of session
Energy assistance for schools, repayment of teachers’ student loans, lower required funding from municipalities among provisions passed with bipartisan support.
May 204 min read


Crime package combining bills for a wide range of offenses passes Legislature
Raising the age-of-consent, AI-generated child sexual abuse material, sex offenses by health care workers, fatal hit-and-run collisions among inclusions in omnibus bill.
May 203 min read


Long list of bills from budget to snow classics before legislators on final day of regular legislative session
Lawmakers have until midnight to pass legislation introduced during the past two years; will return under governor’s orders Thursday to consider a single bill on gas pipeline.
May 203 min read


Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges
The rising cost of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel is forcing companies that move people and goods to recoup some of the additional expense, including adding fuel surcharges to ticket prices and freight rates, with the surcharge changing as often as every week.
May 203 min read


Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch
Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School senior will be a Tritons keeper.
May 205 min read


Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé team ceremony at 5 p.m. on Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park pitch.
May 1921 min read


Alaska Legislature passes the use of infant safety devices
'If this bill provides comfort and safety to even one mother and her baby, then every ounce of effort to pass it was worth it.'
May 191 min read


Dunleavy calls special session for gas line bill starting Thursday
Governor’s order occurs with a day and a half left in regular session, but with many lawmakers skeptical bill he favors can pass by deadline.
May 193 min read
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