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Dunleavy offers past highlights, future hopes in final State of the State address
Legislators say speech glosses over some hard truths, want more details about his fiscal plan and new agreements on Alaska LNG Project.
Jan 237 min read


Glacier Swim Club hosts Senior Championships
Swim clubs and top swimmers from across the state attending.
Jan 223 min read


Legislature fails to override internet tax veto, sets stage for battle with governor on fiscal plan this session
Several Republicans who supported bill last year switch sides in 35-25 tally Thursday, 10 short of votes necessary, hours before Dunleavy’s final State of the State address.
Jan 224 min read


Peltola to hold initial Juneau event of US Senate campaign at The Crystal Saloon on Friday
Former Democratic US House member challenging Republican Dan Sullivan in race expected to be widely watched nationally.
Jan 221 min read


Journeying through the inside of the Alaska State Capitol
A floor-by-floor, room-by-room tour of the arts, history and activities of the Capitol complex.
Jan 2212 min read


Attitudes about tourism improve in annual survey of Juneau residents following record cruise season
Positive-negative response of 31%-10% compares to 29%-13% a year ago; plurality of 39% saying industry has both positive and negative impacts is similar to 42% last year.
Jan 213 min read


Governor expected to propose statewide sales tax, oil tax hike in final State of the State address Thursday
Proposal for next several years also reportedly seeks to cut corporate income tax, boost PFD to $3,600 by changing management of Permanent Fund.
Jan 213 min read


City surveying residents about budget priorities as leaders face post-election spending cuts
Locals asked to pick what programs they value most and would target first for reductions, along with if there are new revenue measures they support.
Jan 213 min read


Crimson Bears sweep visiting Kodiak Bears off icy home den
JDHS earns state playoff berth with two wins over conference foe.
Jan 207 min read


Legislature opens session by setting veto override vote before governor’s State of the State speech Thursday
Lawmakers will contest Dunleavy’s rejection of internet tax bill hours before he lays out final-year agenda expected to focus on long-term fiscal plan.
Jan 203 min read


How to dive deep into state government at the Akleg.gov website
Explanations and public testimony on legislation; live and past webstreams of meetings; schedules; legal references, and much more.
Jan 204 min read


Key dates for the 34th session of the Alaska State Legislature
Dates to earmark on the calendar for the second regular session between Jan. 20 and May 20.
Jan 202 min read
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