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Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget
Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.
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Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Murkowski: “Trying to get answers about the impact…but the response so far has been evasive and inadequate.”
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Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
Participants at state Capitol seek revival of pensions, release of state salary data withheld by governor.
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Ailing state ferry system with 24% employee vacancy rate facing government cuts and freezes
Trump may yank funds for vessel upgrades; lawsuit says governor is trying to cut state worker pay.
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Report: Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola likely to run for governor in 2026
Democrat ousted in November would likely face crowded field in open race for Alaska’s top spot.
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Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
HUD plans 50% staff cut, scrutiny of “every dollar spent in serving tribal, rural and urban communities.”
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 15
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Five-year economic plan for Southeast suggests spending $300M to address top priority of housing
Other top goals include boosting seafood marketing, renewable energy, locally-owned tourism enterprises
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Community support for tourism continues slow decline in annual survey
29% say impacts generally positive, 13% negative; responses were 40% positive, 6% negative in 2002
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Rough seas in Southeast during Trump’s early days, but smoother waters ahead, Murkowski tells regional leaders
“Right now people are vomiting on either of the sides of the boat…(but) we’re going to get through…
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Assembly names two new airport board members in shakeup after budget stalemate
Angela Rodell and David Epstein, both former members, to get quick start at seeking solution this week.
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Here’s what Trump, after 20 days of his second term, has done so far specifically affecting Alaska
Nixing rules that limit oil drilling, renaming Mt. McKinley, shaking up U.S. Coast Guard among actions.
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Alaska Senate unanimously rejects automatic salary hikes for top state officials
Commission recommendation for adjustments matching inflation takes effect unless lawmakers say no.
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Pittman’s Pub owners say they won’t open at Eaglecrest this year due to cost, space difficulties
Couple says they would like to take over ski area’s restaurant, continue as a year-round operation.
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Juneau’s airport asking long-ago manager Dave Palmer to return temporarily amidst leadership changes
Palmer would return in April as longtime manager retires; Assembly removes two airport board members.
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City leaders consider alternatives to July 4 fireworks show after 2023 mishap raises safety concerns
Assembly members OKs same show this year if volunteer group willing, exploring other options for future.
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Trump’s immigration raids arrive in Alaska, while Coast Guard in state help deportations at southern US border
Anchorage arrests touted by FBI, DEA; Coast Guard plane from Kodiak part of “alien expulsion flight operations.”
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Assembly ponders Floyd Dryden for tribal youth programs, demolishing much of Marie Drake for parking
Tlingit and Haida wants to lease two-thirds of former middle school for childcare and tribal education.
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Trump protest rally at Alaska State Capitol targets Nazi-like salutes, challenges to Native rights
More than 120 people show up as part of nationwide protest to actions during onset of Trump’s second…
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Doublespeak: Dunleavy adds second flag proclaiming pro-life allegiance at Governor’s House
First flag that’s been up for more than a year joined by second, more declarative banner.