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Two judges require feds to partially cover SNAP benefits
Two federal judges said Friday that the Trump administration must tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November.
Oct 311 min read
University of Alaska Southeast students gather to watch sci-fi film starring campus handyman
A beloved maintenance employee at the University of Alaska Southeast starred in a low-budget sci-fi comedy a decade ago. This week, some UAS students screened “Space Trucker Bruce” to honor their friendly campus handyman, and to satisfy their own curiosity.
Oct 311 min read
Maybe Sullivan was ready to support Trump’s coup
In a letter sent to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) last week, attorneys for Jack Smith said they were “compelled to correct inaccurate assertions made by you and others concerning the issuance of a grand jury subpoena for the toll records of eight Senators and one Member of the House of Representatives.”
Oct 313 min read
Obituary: Pete Carran, longtime Juneau broadcaster
Long-time Juneau journalist and broadcaster Pete Carran passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. He was 77 years of age.
Oct 311 min read
‘Explosion’ of invasive European green crabs reported in Southeast Alaska
Metlakatla Indian Community, which has been at the forefront in the effort to control the invader, has trapped more than 40,000 of them this year.
Oct 315 min read
People looking for their next meal express gratitude for Southeast Alaska Food Bank, worry about future as SNAP assistance disruption looms
“This food bank is the reason I’m still here.”
Oct 306 min read
Corps of Engineers to pay for second phase of HESCO barriers, speed up assessment of long-term solution
Agreement signed at special Assembly meeting makes feds responsible for installation and materials, city for maintenance; $25M buyout for View Drive homes also discussed.
Oct 303 min read
US refugee limit set at 7,500, mostly white South Africans
The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the United States next year to the token level of just 7,500 – and those spots will mostly be filled by white South Africans.
Oct 301 min read
Alaska Supreme Court considers arguments in case that could shield the ID of some political donors
Justices are considering the legality of a major fine against the backers of a 2024 ballot measure and, in the process, may rule on disclosure rules.
Oct 303 min read
Indigenous land acknowledgments halted by Mat-Su School District
Decision to remove signs from all schools and halt statements at events was not subject to public comment.
Oct 305 min read
Haines bald eagle festival returns Nov. 7-9
The 29th Alaska Bald Eagle Festival will draw raptor enthusiasts to Haines in early November, though it’s not clear how many people will show up as organizers say event registrations are slow.
Oct 306 min read
State attorneys attempt to preserve legal limit on who can provide an abortion in Alaska
A law in place since 1970 says only licensed doctors can provide abortion care; the Alaska Supreme Court is considering whether advanced practice clinicians can provide abortions.
Oct 304 min read
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