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Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs
The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1.
Oct 115 min read


Amid tight budget picture, $50 million investment draws scrutiny from legislators and governor
Alaska lawmakers are expecting to spend hundreds of millions of dollars from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, which was the source of the investment.
Oct 114 min read


Alaska Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit challenging Yukon-Kuskokwim salmon management
Lawsuit by Juneau resident accused state of violating requirement that fish be managed for sustained yield.
Oct 112 min read


Brooks takes solid lead over Bryson; lower property tax cap ahead 51%-49% in updated election results
Whitney, Cullum, Thomas lead school board race; sales tax exemption has big lead, seasonal sales tax headed for defeat.
Oct 102 min read


Frank Hauser announces resignation as Juneau School District superintendent, effective June 30, 2026
Decision came after school board extended his contract until 2028.
Oct 104 min read


Crimson Bears look to avenge last-second loss in playoff opener at South Anchorage on Saturday
JDHS’ 29-28 loss on a two-point conversion at the end is why they’re playing the postseason rematch on the road rather than at home.
Oct 103 min read


Airport board OKs purchase of amphibious vehicle for large-scale wetlands and water emergencies
Marsh Master, bought with $300K federal grant and $20K in local funds, will be first of its kind at a US airport with FAA approval, manager says; Assembly OK still needed.
Oct 103 min read


‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown
The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and scope of the government.
Oct 103 min read


Decades of Juneau Road debate revived during state information session on new effort
Development at Cascade Point north of Juneau, road extension south of Haines among projects now advancing.
Oct 106 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 101 min read


US Senate passes bill intended to shield Alaska Native artists from states’ ivory bans
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow Alaska Natives to continue sales of traditional ivory art in states that have passed laws banning the ivory trade.
Oct 102 min read


Alaska Legislature files lawsuit challenging Gov. Dunleavy’s executive order authority
The Alaska Legislature has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Mike Dunleavy in a case that could decide the limits of executive power in Alaska.
Oct 92 min read
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