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Planning Commission passes permit exemption for HESCO barriers
Decision made in effort to protect public safety, stay in compliance with National Flood Insurance Program
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Bartlett facing short- and long-term setbacks due to federal budget bill, hospital’s CEO says
Some ACA coverage will be affected starting Jan. 1, but the most significant Medicaid changes won’t happen for about 18 months.
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Conservation of 58-year-old totem pole at city museum begins
Museum staff hope repair will maintain renowned Lingít carver’s knowledge and themes.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Remember COVID? It’s seeing another local summer surge
Severity and number of cases aren’t even close to pandemic highs, but federal cuts make tracking virus trickier, officials say.
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Backpacks, but no balloons: Tlingit and Haida scales back school supplies giveaway after loss of funds
More than 2,400 backpacks distributed in Southeast, but program halted at other locations.
Jul 23, 20254 min read
Two bear cubs fatally electrocuted fleeing up utility pole
Bears seen frequently in downtown neighborhood, would climb poles when frightened, residents say.
Jul 22, 20254 min read
AMHS finalizing winter schedule after receiving public comments
Yakutat has no winter service, but may get a late spring trip An employee of the Alaska Marine Highway System cleans the bell of the M/V...
Jul 22, 20253 min read
Getting a home often just the first step in recovering from homelessness, Forget-Me-Not residents say
Housing complex opens 28 more studios to help get people off streets, but those moving in can struggle with feelings of confinement and isolation.
Jul 22, 20256 min read
Dunleavy vetoes commercial fishing bill by Juneau senator that passed Legislature 59-1
Lawmakers can attempt override vote during August special session on bill that would provide loans to fishers.
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Rocking the river to provide protection along Airport Dike Trail as possibility of glacial flood rises
Workers seeking to stabilize site that suffered erosion during previous flooding; trail set to reopen by early August.
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Alaska Airlines grounds all flights for about three hours due to an IT outage
Airline states "it will take some time to get our overall operations back to normal."
Jul 20, 20252 min read
Auke Bay Post 25 reaches Alaska Legion state tournament
Juneau’s Auke Bay Post 25 American Legion Baseball team turned their season around in four days — winning five of their last seven road games in Anchorage — to earn a berth in the Alaska Legion state tournament that begins Friday at Anchorage’s Mulchay Stadium.
Jul 20, 20254 min read
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