Juneau Independent

It is standard that before a municipality undertakes a construction project for housing that a pro forma is done for the project that shows the cost per housing unit. 

U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing Wednesday, where experts’ varied recommendations and comments from lawmakers previewed the rocky and potentially long path ahead.

Residents say evictions unnecessary if lawsuit to halt redevelopment of neighborhood succeeds; city says residents’ arguments don’t show the evictions were done illegally.

Returning money designated for childcare to the city put on hold by district leaders while Auke Lake Preschool’s new operations are further evaluated.

Used to be, a bagman was the guy in the movie who picked up or delivered the takings from a robbery. They tried not to look shady, carrying a bag or briefcase full of stolen cash or jewelry. The idea was not to draw attention delivering the goods, while the robbers were making their getaway.

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Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries.

Decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands, experts say.

A U.S.-bound cargo ship was damaged and is taking on water near Bella Bella on B.C.'s Central Coast, officials say. Alaska Marine Lines, the owner of the barge, said its vessel sustained damage during transit. "We have another barge on the way. Once it arrives, we will transfer some cargo to lighten the load so both barges can resume their journeys," a spokesperson said. "This barge is heading south to Seattle and does not contain any groceries or supplies for Southeast Alask

Alaskans have voted, twice, for ranked choice voting (RCV) because, despite disparaging opinions by some naysayers, it is a better tool for electing the best candidate — rather than shoehorning voters into ideological boxes.

Shelter would lease eight acres of city land along Crazy Horse Drive for $10 a year for 35 years if ordinance gets final approval.

Christopher Williams Jr. claims Brandon LeBlanc acted maliciously, and CBJ failed to properly supervise and train officer.