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Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warn
The administration has been shuttering federal offices and rescinding grants.
Oct 286 min read


Tokyo Gas signs preliminary agreement with trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer
The largest gas company in Japan has signed a letter of intent signifying that it would buy up to 1 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year from the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. The development moves the project closer to a financial finish line that would allow the borrowing needed to build the project.
Oct 283 min read


Police called to Assembly meeting when man accused of violently threatening city leaders shows up in mask
Start of meeting delayed for an hour until KC Kregar, arrested earlier this month at City Hall, leaves under JPD escort.
Oct 273 min read


Alaska DNR commissioner resigns, deputy takes over agency
John Boyle, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, abruptly resigned his position on Friday.
Oct 272 min read


Local bears pack on the pounds before they drowse
Pre-hibernation trash munching driving uptick in nuisance calls.
Oct 273 min read


A developer’s plan to build dozens of new downtown apartments failed. He blames the city.
A project meant to bring more than 70 units of new workforce housing to downtown Juneau is dead before it could even break ground. The developer blames the city for stopping it. The city says the project was a risk to public safety…( Read full story )
Oct 271 min read


Upcoming federal food assistance pause intensifies shutdown fight
The stakes of the ongoing government shutdown rose Monday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture doubled down on its position that food benefits for November could not be paid and a union for federal workers implored lawmakers to pass a stopgap measure.
Oct 274 min read


Avalanche lessons from mountain goats: A study of ‘Life on the Edge’
There is little trial and error when it comes to navigating avalanches. Especially if you’re a mountain goat, without access to an Intro to Backcountry course or avalanche airbags…( Read full story )
Oct 271 min read


SHI lecture to uncover story of Alaska Native Surrealist
Presentation examines Xenia Kashevaroff Cage's contributions to avant-garde art, music.
Oct 272 min read


Congressional Dems, Alaska’s Murkowski tell high court to nix emergency tariffs
More than 200 Democratic lawmakers and one Republican are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global emergency tariffs.
Oct 273 min read


Cascade Point terminal has offsetting ferry impacts, big pluses for new mine, state study finds
DOT economic analysis touts overall benefits of new port; some AMHS board members attack findings as a misguided sales pitch.
Oct 278 min read


‘It is a crisis’: Mayors share how grappling with housing has shaped their jobs
City leaders are setting ambitious goals, but running up against the limits of what they can do.
Oct 279 min read
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