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China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take climate change: China now is producing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined and is exporting its green technology throughout the world by building electric vehicles and batteries.
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US Senate Republicans advance bill stripping funds from NPR, PBS, foreign aid
Sen. Murkowski was one of three Republicans to vote against beginning debate on the bill, while Sen. Sullivan voted in favor White House...
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Obituary: Timothy Scott Cunningham
Timothy Scott Cunningham died peacefully from congestive heart failure at Bartlett Regional Hospital on June 10, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska with his son and mother by his side.
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Juneau man pleads guilty to 2024 murder of 5 1/2-week-old girl in motel room
A Juneau man pled guilty Monday to the second-degree murder of a 5 1/2-week-old girl that died of a skull fracture in a motel room in April of 2024, according to court officials.
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Native communities could lose $24.5B under Trump administration proposal
If upheld by the courts, the proposed freeze on federal grants would affect nearly every tribe The U.S. Capitol is pictured on May 7,...
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Sadness, support remain much the same for Steven Kissack’s family and friends a year after his death
His dog Juno is thriving with a new owner, but people at memorial say unresolved issues about homelessness remain after Kissack was fatally shot by police.
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Suicide Basin now expected to be full Aug. 8 — officials urge disposal of hazmat, other items now
Disposal plans for waste and debris in place if another glacial flood occurs, but dropoffs now will greatly aid efforts, according to CBJ and DEC experts.
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Winter 2025-26 Alaska Marine Highway System schedule available for public review
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025-26 Winter Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Winter Schedule covers sailings from Oct. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
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Dems are ‘salivating’ over a Peltola bid for Senate, but Alaska governor race could be ‘wide open’
The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.
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Change to conduct code allowing easier arrest of homeless gets initial OK from Assembly
Supporters say proposal will protect social service agencies and people on streets behaving responsibly.
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ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings
A memo from the agency’s acting director instructs officers to hold immigrants who entered the country illegally “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” which can take months or years.
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SHI releases first-ever instructional videos on Tlingit gesture system
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has released the first instructional videos on the Tlingit Gesture System (TGS), marking a major step forward in efforts to document and teach this form of Indigenous nonverbal communication.
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