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The US Senate is voting on the budget megabill; here’s how supporters and opponents say it will affect Alaska
Cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, renewable energy among cited worries; more oil and mining development, icebreaker funds among touted plusses.
Jun 284 min read
Residents watching, waiting and planning with HESCO barriers in place as flood season approaches
Suicide Basin at 1,169 feet on Tuesday, compared to 1,198.24 feet a year ago on same date.
Jun 274 min read
State agencies raid Haines wildlife facility, seizing animals and serving a search warrant
State Troopers and Alaska Fish and Game staff raided a wildlife facility in Mosquito Lake on Thursday, serving both a warrant to its owner and seizing animals at the center of a long-running dispute over the safety of the facility.
Jun 272 min read
School district has ‘extra’ $1M with BSA hike, but may lose $8M next year if state alters local funding rules
Estimated cost of new limits on non-instructional funding for Juneau schools increases nearly fourfold from a month ago.
Jun 274 min read
Dunleavy vetoes bills capping payday loans, expanding Sitka school’s ability to seek project funds
A payday loans bill capping interest rates and fees at 36% was vetoed this week by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The governor also vetoed a bill expanding the ability of Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe High School to receive state maintenance funds.
Jun 263 min read
Many roads to US citizenship reach a common destination for Juneau immigrants
About 25 people taking citizenship oaths during three days of ceremonies, according to Homeland Security officials.
Jun 254 min read
Cassee Olin, blamed for JSD crisis, resigns as Wasilla’s finance director; ‘blatant misuse of funds’ alleged
City council member says accounting and explanations were faulty; city attorney says allegations are not warranted.
Jun 245 min read
Roadless Rule being rescinded by Trump administration — again
USDA announcement Monday marks latest on-again, off-again action by presidents dating back to 2001.
Jun 243 min read
Bitcoin Alaska hoping for virtual fireworks with first-ever Juneau conference during July 4 holiday weekend
U.S. Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) headlines about 20 speakers at digital currency convention.
Jun 246 min read
Summer comes at last, bringing colorful blooms
The most dramatic flowers now are large colorful blooms on rhododendron bushes.
Jun 233 min read
Birds and birders flocking: Rare American White Pelicans drop in on Juneau
Until Thursday afternoon, the only flock of pelicans in Juneau were metal and cast as a sculpture that stands on a small outdoor plaza at the Hurff Ackerman Saunders Federal Building on 9th Street.
Jun 234 min read
This map suggests forest surrounding Juneau may be put up for sale. How accurate and likely is the claim?
Provision in US Senate version of budget bill requires sale of up to 3.3M acres of public lands in 11 states including Alaska A map shows...
Jun 234 min read
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