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Mt. Jumbo closed, city museum gets steep cut, Douglas fire station stays open as Assembly nears final budget
Residents can still weigh in on changes, Assembly will consider sales tax and other revenue measures that could prevent some cuts, before final scheduled vote June 8.
May 225 min read


Crimson Bears girls earn top all-conference soccer honors
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Ayla Erickson voted MVP
May 213 min read


Crimson Bears softball seniors to be honored on Saturday
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé team ceremony at 3 p.m. on Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park field.
May 218 min read


Rep. Andi Story says she’s seeking fifth term after false announcement of her retirement by colleague on House floor
‘Obviously people are really wondering what I'm going to do,’ says Juneau Democrat, who files for reelection a day after her sweeping education bill passes on the last day of the session.
May 213 min read


Tense start to special session as finance committees set to consider gasline bills while most lawmakers leave town
House committee starts work Thursday, Senate committee will begin next Wednesday as lawmakers seek to resolve differences with each other and governor in 30 days.
May 213 min read


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
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