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Alaska providers say childcare gap is growing
Providers say they’re serving fewer children because state and federal funding are insufficient to cover rising operational costs.
Jul 306 min read


Juneau to receive $6 million from Legislature's distributed unspent cruise ship tax funds
Juneau’s $6 million from state cruise ship passenger tax will be subject to Assembly review and appropriation.
Jul 293 min read


Wastewater in Anchorage signals warning about measles
Samples taken from city’s plant revealed genetic material from measles, a highly contagious disease that is particularly dangerous for young children.
Jul 294 min read


Body found in Switzer Creek freezer identified as man with health issues missing for many years
Ross Pasquan shared mobile home with wife who died a year ago; JPD investigating ‘possibility that the death was concealed for financial gain or other motives.’
Jul 293 min read


Obituary: Marcia Ann Nye
Marcia Ann Nye, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 21, 2026, at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska.
Jul 292 min read


Local nonprofits don’t charge sales tax; concern expressed as Assembly proposes changing that
Proposal limiting tax exemption to government and social service nonprofits put on hold as many organizations say they were unaware of it, worry about extra work it will create.
Jul 293 min read


Murkowski’s ‘landless’ bill advances to US Senate floor
‘I believe that the people who live here are ultimately the best stewards and will determine the future of the region.’
Jul 295 min read


Juneau federal court clerk’s office closed Wednesday due to staffing shortage
The Juneau Clerks Office will be closed Wednesday July 29th, 2026, due to staffing shortages.
Jul 291 min read


Police blotter for July 27
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 291 min read


PFD promises are a political pest that spoils summer
Just as mosquitos, outdoor barbecues and sometimes even sunshine and warm skies return every summer in Alaska, and just as king salmon used to return in abundance and many Lower 48 relatives visit in too much abundance, Alaska experiences a special summer event in election years: The return of the dividend-promising political candidate.
Jul 293 min read


Trump's attacks on mail balloting put midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress.
Jul 295 min read


Alaskans to vote on ballot measure that would overhaul state election system
Ballot Measure 2 would repeal the open primary and ranked choice general election systems, and repeal some campaign disclosure rules.
Jul 296 min read
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