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Third annual Juneau Jazz Fest kicks off Wednesday with jam sessions at a quartet of downtown sites
One show gets last-minute change after performer planning fundraiser for ACLU of Alaska cancels upon being told to disassociate event from festival.
Feb 34 min read


Crimson Bears ready to take skating show to state tournament
JDHS hockey team starts quest for the Division II title Thursday against Soldotna in Palmer.
Feb 34 min read


Falcons soar to title over Huskies and Knights
Thunder Mountain Middle School grapplers win away tournament
Feb 34 min read


Public forums set for residents to weigh in on CBJ, school district budgets
School board to host session Thursday evening at TMMS; three city workshops scheduled between Feb. 18 and March 3.
Feb 32 min read


Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued Cars drive aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Hubbard on June 25, 2023, in Haines. (Photo by James Brooks) By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant. “Currently right now, we have a shortfall in our budget,” said Dom Pannon
Feb 34 min read


Vexed lawmakers told it will take ‘at least a year’ to assess report calling state pay uncompetitive
‘I do feel like this is basically being stuck in a bureaucratic malaise that is slowly grinding my soul into powder‚’ House member tells Dunleavy administration official presenting new plan.
Feb 24 min read


Alaska has second-lowest child vaccination rate among 48 states reporting results
82.7% rate for the 2024-25 school year is 9.5% below the state’s rate for 2018-19; non-medical exemptions rise to 9%, up from 6.6%.
Feb 23 min read


Using past rather than current enrollment to fund schools might have lessened Juneau’s budget crisis, lawmakers told
Bill by Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, seeking to improve predictability of education funding gets support from district leaders statewide during initial hearing.
Feb 24 min read


Residents bounce ideas for Jackie Renninger Park
Parks and Recreation asks residents to consider what elements they consider phase one priorities at the five-acre site as city copes with revenue loss.
Feb 14 min read


Juneau legislators hear from constituents about governor's proposed fiscal plan
The plan proposes a statewide sales tax, but those at Mendenhall Valley Public Library town hall largely prefer state income tax.
Feb 17 min read


Poked Bears stir up trouble in Ketchikan
JDHS responds to Friday loss with Saturday feast of Lady Kings.
Feb 115 min read


Dunleavy’s statewide sales tax repeals local exemptions on food, utilities — but city may lose far more than it receives
Juneau’s government would regain several million dollars annually, but could lose tens of millions if voters rebel by rejecting renewal of temporary sales taxes.
Jan 317 min read
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