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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


JDHS girls fall in conference opener at Kayhi
Crimson Bears start hot, but simmer and cool under Lady Kings pressure
Jan 3110 min read


Getting their hops up: Devil's Club Brewing Co. among nominees for 10 best brewpubs in US contest
Downtown establishment is third Juneau business in past year featured in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Jan 304 min read


‘These Birds’ lets Juneau stories about death fly into conversation
In a play aiming to connect community members to local hospice and mental health resources, the audience is the main character.
Jan 307 min read


Homer Rep. Vance faces ethics probe over official letter pressuring newspaper
The Alaska state House’s ethics committee has launched an investigation into whether Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance illegally used state resources when she successfully pushed the local newspaper to remove and revise a story.
Jan 303 min read


Raising oil, corporate taxes is least-painful option for reducing Alaska deficits, UAA study concludes
University’s Institute of Social and Economic Research analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake, reads a document entitled “Alaska’s Fiscal Options” while listening to a presentation by the Institute for Social and Economic Research of the University of Alaska Anchorage on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Centennial Hall. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon) By James Brooks Alaska B
Jan 305 min read


Wetlands conservation a community effort for Southeast Alaska Land Trust
Fireside lecture outlines ways to defend habitats.
Jan 295 min read


Protesters call upon lawmakers to dissolve ICE during rally at Juneau’s courthouse
Pleas to congressional delegation come hours before deal extending Homeland Security’s funding for two weeks is announced in D.C.
Jan 293 min read
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