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State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes
Some expect to tap into reserve funds, but many states will likely reduce services.
Aug 146 min read
Haines schools to lease buses for student transportation this year
After months of wrangling and a controversial decision to drop busing for the year, the Haines board of education voted to lease up to three buses and take on the responsibility of transporting students to and from school this year.
Aug 143 min read
American Pacific Mining tears down work camp but plans to continue exploration at Palmer Project
Residents have mixed feelings about what the moves mean for the project and the future of the Chilkat Valley
Aug 143 min read
Water fills the street on Meander Way; residents know it could have been worse
Those staying on Meander Way endure the crest of the 2025 glacial outburst flood and reflect on how this year is different.
Aug 134 min read
City declares flood threat over, but assessments, cleanup and repairs will take some time
Officials ask non-residents to avoid flood zone neighborhoods due to debris cleanup, riverbanks due to instability and Back Loop Bridge due to damage.
Aug 133 min read
Obituary: Edwin ‘Ed’ Mayer
On August 5, 2025, after 89 full years, Edwin “Ed” Mayer peacefully completed his earthly journey at his home, with family by his side.
Aug 132 min read
Trump speaks with Zelenskyy, European leaders ahead of Putin meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders before flying to Alaska for a U.S.-Russia bilateral meeting Friday.
Aug 132 min read
Residents, officials say HESCO barriers and other protections mostly successful, but some flood woes remain
Back Loop Bridge closed indefinitely due to damage from tree strike, Mendenhall Glacier area closed Wednesday, public schools closed Thursday.
Aug 1310 min read
Some residents evacuating flood zone, some staying to await peak river levels on Wednesday morning
People planning to stay in homes overnight say they have backup plans if an unexpected level of flooding occurs.
Aug 125 min read
Flood updates throughout Tuesday after the alarm sounds for Suicide Basin
Few people staying at emergency shelter as of 10 p.m. despite forecast of flood waters peaking hours earlier than originally predicted.
Aug 129 min read
Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says
A sign in an Indianapolis store shown on Aug. 1, 2023, says SNAP benefits are accepted. A new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office...
Aug 123 min read
Police blotter for Aug. 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 121 min read
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