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New Amalga gold mine approved for faster federal permitting process, but how fast remains unclear
The unapproved project has no official timeline and is awaiting a permitting schedule.
Aug 54 min read


Dzantik’i Heeni Playground and two other parks expected to open this fall
Two parks in Lemon Creek, one in Mendenhall Valley near completion.
Aug 54 min read


Gasline update: Dunleavy tells policy group it will cost ‘upwards of $65, $70 billion’; stalemate lingers
Statement made in June exceeds official estimate of $44.5B to $54.5B; his office says he misspoke, but similar amounts — and higher — have been referenced by officials.
Aug 54 min read


SHI unveils plans for $40M complex to replace City Hall, seeks to get site at a discount
New building with cultural tourism and education facilities would supplement programs on adjacent properties; offer of $1.5M is below proposed $2.5M minimum auction bid.
Aug 44 min read


Goldbelt Tram hiring with plans to reopen this season, but when is still unknown
With two months left before last cruise ship departs, company still working on repairs before undergoing inspection and certification.
Aug 41 min read


Gastineau Channel Little League Majors fall in state title game
Abbott-O-Rabbit wins 10-2, will represent Alaska at Northwest Regionals.
Aug 39 min read


Alaska reported 13.2% drop in federal jobs in 2025; a state-owned magazine now claims it’s 4.5%
Alaska Economic Trends also claims a loss of 87,000 jobs nationally, while US government and other sources put the total well above 200,000.
Aug 34 min read


College kids crush Aukeman to win men’s and women’s titles
UW grad Jeron Griffin top male, Bates’ Pacific Ricke top female.
Aug 315 min read


GCLL Majors fall to AOR, state series tied 1-1
Abbott-O-Rabbit wins 12-2 on Sunday, forces final game on Monday
Aug 24 min read


Early in-person voting for Alaska’s primary election begins Monday; here’s what’s at stake
Narrowing governor’s race to final four, ballot measure reimposing limits on candidate contributions are main contests; most other races will preview general election matchups.
Aug 26 min read


GCLL Majors open state tourney with win
Juneau tops AOR 9-0, one win away from championship, regional qualification
Aug 13 min read


Bartlett has a $7M federal funding shortage — but not because of cuts in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
$4M is lapse of 20-year-old rural funding program awaiting renewal by Congress, $3M is change to a reimbursement program that may be a glitch, hospital’s CEO says.
Aug 14 min read
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