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Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services
Most of Alaska’s local governments will hold municipal elections on Oct. 7, and voting has already begun in many places.
Oct 38 min read


How the federal shutdown is playing out across the government
The first federal government shutdown in seven years has left hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and members of the public struggling to understand what’s open, what’s closed and what might be delayed.
Oct 312 min read


Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation
Black, Hispanic men account for most of the increase; Natives continue to have highest rate, analysis finds.
Oct 37 min read


Juneau’s new City Hall, long past due
For the past decade, city staff warned its officials and the public about the growing inadequacies of Juneau’s City Hall, originally built nearly 75 years ago to oversee a community of 6,000.
Oct 32 min read


Diving deep to find Benjamin Stepetin three months after his disappearance
Two-day underwater search along cruise dock unsuccessful, but family raising funds to explore more of the channel while continuing to look on land.
Oct 26 min read


Former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault has been assigned a public defender
A former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault now has a public defender. Last month, Jeffrey Fultz’s trial ended in a mistrial...
Oct 21 min read


Here's what's happening for First Friday in October
October's First Friday will feature spooky pottery, live sketching events, and a local quilter raising funds for her brother on the front lines of Ukraine.
Oct 25 min read


Voices: A red line
President Trump’s speech to the generals and admirals and senior enlisted of our military at Quantico crossed a red line for me.
Oct 23 min read


State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.
Oct 21 min read


Colleges asked by Trump to agree to ideology, other terms to get federal funds
President Donald Trump's administration has asked U.S. colleges to sign a deal on some sweeping terms - ranging from foreign enrollment...
Oct 21 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 30
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 21 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 21 min read
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