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Former Dunleavy aide files libel lawsuit against news organizations, reporters
Jeremy Cubas, representing himself in the suit, resigned from the governor’s office in 2023.
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Juneau School District leaders plan final vote Thursday on ‘conservative’ budget for next year
Plan assumes $400 BSA hike and no staff vacancies; actual figures likely to be more financially favorable.
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House passes education bill with $1,000 BSA increase as state’s fiscal situation grows bleaker
Senate majority likely to trim hike to $680 while legislators also seek policy deal with governor.
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Classroom fire at Dzantik’i Heeni Campus forces evacuation due to electrical wiring risk
Students transported to Dimond Park Field House for pickup or to catch buses home
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Southeast fisherman sentenced to six months in prison for falsifying records and attempting to kill sperm whale
The case is a “first of its kind” and sends a message to the larger fishing community.
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New firings gut nearly half of U.S. Education Department, 25% of NOAA; Forest Service staff get 45-day reprieve
Trump administration moves quickly on additional mass firings, despite some being declared illegal.
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As Alaska Legislature tackles education funding, a bigger budget debate looms
State faces short-term and long-term fiscal problems this year, with many options being considered.
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Police calls for Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Police calls for Friday, March 7, 2025
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Police calls for Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Hundreds participate in Juneau LGBTQ+ rally as Trump administration seeks to erase letters and rights
President’s actions to stop “woke” are putting people’s safety and health at risk, participants say.
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Multiple vehicles consumed by fire at Mile 30 Glacier Highway
Fire department says no injuries reported; no further action planned since site is outside fire district.
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Republicans get chance to take a whack at omnibus state education bill as it reaches the House floor
Dozens of amendments ranging from more homeschool funds to discipline policies fall short.
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Trump declines to rule out recession as tariffs begin to bite
President says Americans will be better off in the long run, policies will keep country from being “ripped…
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Century-old theater organ in State Office Building at ‘tipping point’ for decision on long-term repairs
Officials say up to $300K needed for rebuilding to keep it playable for decades; otherwise “it’ll die.”
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Fired and current federal employees find solidarity as community offers support
Trump administration seeks to make government more efficient; fired employees say opposite will happen.
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Economic slowdown expected due to Trump’s policies, CBJ leaders told by investment advisor
Surprisingly strong economic performance last fall now halted due to firings, cuts, tariff threats.
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Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 15
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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After Trump threat, British Columbia leader says province will impose tolls on Alaska-bound commerce
Legislation is expected in the coming weeks at the provincial assembly in Victoria; many questions about cost and…
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Eaglecrest Ski Area board OKs 40% hike in employee compensation, hoping to fix hiring woes
Increase in requested budget comes amidst Assembly warnings about money being tight.