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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


Joint override session pension veto fails, flurry of votes on other bills set for Legislature’s penultimate day
33-27 vote on bill boosting retirement benefits for public employees unchanged from previous floor votes, seven shy of tally needed for override.
May 192 min read


How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session
Special session likely following Dunleavy veto of bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.
May 195 min read


Peyton Wheeler signs to play soccer at Peninsula College
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior has 68 goals and counting
May 195 min read


Dunleavy vetoes public employee pension bill after gas line bill stalls in House
Governor, after Legislature fails to pass gas line bill, says costs of improving retirement benefits needs to come with new revenue for state.
May 183 min read


Cancellation of Eaglecrest gondola deal, $12M refund to Goldbelt gets final Assembly OK
City leaders’ next steps for ski area include proposed budget for next season that cuts staff 44%, selling gondola at a projected loss, determining if long-term operations are feasible.
May 183 min read


Ban on polystyrene food containers nears final passage in Legislature
Alaska would become 12th state to ban containers critics say pose environmental risks; 38-22 combined House and Senate vote is two short of override if Dunleavy vetoes bill.
May 182 min read


Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters
May 184 min read
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