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US Supreme Court pauses order SNAP benefits be issued in November
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states began loading nutrition assistance funds on payment cards held by the 42 million Americans who use the program.
Nov 71 min read
University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 4% tuition increase for next academic year
The University of Alaska will increase tuition for the entire system for a second year in a row, and it’s higher than what its administrators recommended. The Board of Regents approved increasing tuition across the board by 4% next year during a meeting Friday, despite an initial proposal from administrators of only 3%…( Read full story )
Nov 71 min read
Alaska Supreme Court bans disgraced federal judge from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Supreme Court has disbarred former U.S. District Court Judge Josh Kindred, banning him from practicing law in the state, “effective immediately.”
Nov 72 min read
Alaska parole rates are among the lowest in the nation. Advocates want to know why.
At its annual public meeting, the Alaska Board of Parole offered little explanation, but advocates want to know more about their criteria and say more transparency will help reduce recidivism.
Nov 75 min read
‘500,000 Royal Caribbean guests’: How will Goldbelt’s West Douglas port affect the cruise line’s presence in Juneau?
Company cancels some future stops ‘due to port availability changes’ in wake of disputes with city; company set to be primary user of private port in ’28-
Nov 75 min read
Six Crimson Bears earn all-state football honors
Tupou, Ault, Iona, Niere, Van Kirk, Haube-Law fêted.
Nov 712 min read
JPD posts videos of suspects after church burglary
Two videos showing what appears to be three people involved in a Nov. 1 burglary at a Mendenhall Valley Church were posted online by the Juneau Police Department on Thursday.
Nov 71 min read
DOT’s fake analysis of the Cascade Point project
In his cover letter attached to the “Analysis of the Proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal” Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT) Commissioner Ryan Anderson encouraged “all Alaskans — especially residents of Juneau and the North Lynn Canal communities, to review the findings in full and engage with us in follow-up discussions.”
Nov 73 min read
No Juneau flights affected as nationwide cuts at airports begin under FAA mandate
Anchorage, Sea-Tac among 40 airports ordered to phase in 10% reduction of flight schedule during coming week due to federal government shutdown.
Nov 71 min read
Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis.
Across hundreds of Alaskan communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
Nov 77 min read
Trial of Juneau man involved in Sitka protest fight delayed until January
The trial of Pietr K. Dabaluz, a 19-year-old Juneau man involved in a fight during an Aug. 30 protest at the Sitka roundabout, has been rescheduled to January while a Juneau judge considers a motion to dismiss the three felony charges Dabaluz faces.
Nov 72 min read
Haines’ landslide maps unused, what comes next?
Juneau, other Southeast communities also dealing with issues related to how maps are used for policymaking, development
Nov 711 min read
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