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More states protect access to the COVID shot as feds restrict eligibility
The moves represent an extraordinary state rebellion against the public health authority of the federal government.
Sep 174 min read


Contracting jobs out of state the wrong answer for Alaska
The Alaska Division of Public Assistance has been behind — far, far behind — in processing applications and reviews for food stamp benefits since 2022.
Sep 172 min read


A hobbyist, a Jew, and a future US senator walk into a grocery store
A humble grocery store may not seem historic, but the value of a building goes beyond its architecture.
Sep 173 min read


All Americans should abhor political violence
I’m deeply disturbed and saddened by the assassination of a great man who was the embodiment of the American spirit, a man who stood for independent thinking, free speech, and a love for our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ.
Sep 171 min read


In letter to the Legislature, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy invites lawsuit over new Ag Department
The state’s executive and legislative branches have different interpretations of the governor’s executive order powers.
Sep 173 min read


Ben Franklin closing after more than 50 years of operation downtown by three generations of family
Building that opened as Sanitary Grocery a century ago evolved into general store that saw vast change in customers over the decades due to tourism.
Sep 166 min read


High wind warning prompts cruise ship cancellations, schedule changes in Juneau
Three Princess ships cancel local sailings here Wednesday; Caribbean Princess will remain overnight Tuesday and Viking Orion will make unscheduled stop.
Sep 162 min read


Brief tuna bounty in Southeast Alaska spurs excitement about new fishing opportunity
Waters off Sitka were warm enough to lure fish from the south, and local anglers took advantage of conditions to harvest species that make rare appearances in Alaska.
Sep 164 min read


A good past year for Southeast, but federal government causing future worries, annual economic report finds
Tourism and mining thriving, seafood struggling, and most employers say lack of affordable housing remains a problem for workers, according to report.
Sep 165 min read


Checks going away Sept. 30 for Social Security, most federal payments
The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments and most other government programs on Sept. 30 as part of an executive order aimed at modernizing the government.
Sep 161 min read


Vote no on all three ballot propositions
There are three ballot propositions on the municipal ballot this year and I am voting no on all three of them.
Sep 162 min read


Dunleavy administration asks US Supreme Court to decide the future of subsistence fishing in Alaska
After losing an appeal, the state is asking the high justices to decide a decades-old dispute over Alaska fishing rights.
Sep 163 min read
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