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Citizen petitions seek 1% seasonal sales tax, restoring property tax cap to 12 mills
Two proposals filed with city clerk’s office this week seek to recover some of the revenue lost under tax-cut measures passed by voters last year.
Apr 293 min read


Revival of public employee pensions passes Legislature — but still faces big final hurdle
Supporters say it will help Alaska’s worker shortage in key occupations, but opponents urging Gov. Dunleavy to veto the bill due to potential cost of providing benefits.
Apr 294 min read


Assembly getting a wealth of feedback about budget cost-cutting proposals
Residents get another chance Wednesday to weigh in on proposals to close pools and other recreational facilities, reduce grants, and determine the future of Eaglecrest Ski Area.
Apr 289 min read


Start of another cruise season means plenty of firsts for both newcomers and veterans on the downtown dock
Record winter snowfall, construction in Marine Park shuffle some opening-day offerings around as visitors are greeted with 40°F temps, clouds and occasional rain.
Apr 274 min read


Lehnhart father and son inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame
JDHS coach Gary Lehnhart, Crimson Bears athlete Jackson Lehnhart honored.
Apr 2712 min read


40th annual Juneau Jazz and Classics pays tribute to its founder, with some new flourishes
‘40 years ago this kind of series really did not exist…now everyone's copying the formula,’ music director says of two-week festival that started Saturday.
Apr 276 min read


JDHS girls, Sitka boys win team titles at Ketchikan track meet
Skagway senior Royce Borst sets meet’s only record, but many earn all-time top 10 placings.
Apr 257 min read


‘The antithesis of apathy’: Alaska’s student government leaders are resolute at Juneau conference
Hundreds gather at JDHS to vote on teacher benefits, social policy and other issues, with many presenting results of those resolutions to legislators at the Capitol.
Apr 256 min read


Sitka boys stop JDHS streak with Saturday win
Wolves bring out the big guns to take down Crimson Bears.
Apr 252 min read


Controversial appointee John Wood resigns from Alaska Judicial Council ahead of legislative confirmation hearing
Legality of Wood serving on council challenged because he’s a suspended attorney appointed by Gov. Dunleavy to fill a non-attorney seat.
Apr 253 min read


Crimson Bears win 2 against the Wolves on the road in Sitka
JDHS wins baseball doubleheader 9-7 and 15-8.
Apr 243 min read


JDHS softball opens season with two wins, one loss at Kayhi
Crimson Bears show grit and growl on road series with Kings.
Apr 243 min read
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