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Voter bonds for $16M in school projects, $9.4M in utility upgrades near final Assembly consideration
Finance Committee on Wednesday sends both measures to full Assembly, but some members express concerns due sales tax measures that may also be on ballot.
Jun 43 min read


Film festival brings stories from Southeast to the big screen
Second annual ‘See Stories Live’ event features work from youth filmmakers.
Jun 44 min read


Grand Entrance participants feel the warmth as Celebration 2026 gets off to sunny start
More than 1,800 Indigenous dancers in 34 groups, including longtime participants and new invitees, officially start four-day biennial gathering.
Jun 33 min read


Tlingit and Haida opens Two Coppers Casino after years-long effort, but its legal status isn’t a sure bet
Tribal president says ‘I feel fairly secure’ about legality of gaming establishment despite federal ruling last fall that raised questions, but said challenge by state is possible.
Jun 35 min read


Crimson Bears basketball banquet celebrates end of season
Dybdahl earns MVP, Ault the Coaches’ Award, Casperson honored with George Houston Award.
Jun 35 min read


‘Welcome to our homeland’: More than 100 paddlers arrive in Juneau for Celebration
‘Everybody’s ready for you, to see you, to greet you.’
Jun 38 min read


Seventeen people sign up to run in 2026 Alaska governor race; top four advance in Aug. 18 primary
Seventeen people have registered as candidates for Alaska governor in this fall’s election, though the final slate won’t be set until June 27, the withdrawal deadline. Only four will advance in the Aug. 18 primary.
Jun 23 min read


Former Haines borough manager Annette Kreitzer challenging Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
Former administration commissioner for Govs. Sarah Palin and Sean Parnell files at last minute against four-term Democrat; Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, unopposed in District 4.
Jun 13 min read


150 gold pans, tools, other equipment reported stolen from Last Chance Basin tour site
Company still offering gold panning to visitors, but the theft ‘set us way behind,’ manager says; online plea asks culprit to return items to church parking lot.
Jun 12 min read


Legislative internship program gives a window into state’s political machine
Students offer thoughts on state of Alaska and national politics, share experiences from the Capitol.
Jun 117 min read


Southeast track and field athletes finish season strong at state
JDHS senior Richard Tupou, sophomore Bella Connally place second in events to lead Crimson Bears.
Jun 117 min read


After 10 days of special session, opinions on gasline remain deeply divided and potential cost has doubled
Build-at-all-costs and avoid-at-all-costs testimony offered by residents to state lawmakers, who are also split on approving Alaska LNG Project legislation during 30-day session.
Jun 16 min read
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