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Dozens of members of Congress from both parties plead with Trump to unfreeze FEMA grants
Sen. Murkowski part of group drafting letter urging FEMA to begin spending already OK’d by Congress.
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Sitka pitcher Caleb Calhoun throws perfect outing
Wolves ace one part of team’s march toward state title.
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Most Alaskans nominated for state boards and commissions get Legislature’s approval this year
One nominee was rejected on a 0-60 vote, which may be a first for the Alaska Legislature.
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Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation
State’s capital budget about to pass Legislature with no projects for individual legislators’ districts.
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Alaska senators vote to end daylight saving time, ask feds to put state on Pacific Standard Time
Alaska would be on the same time zone as Seattle for four months of the year is bill…
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Juneau Assembly approves extending HESCO barriers
After reviewing flood-fighting inundation maps, additional short-term mitigation deemed necessary.
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As foreign tourists stay away, US could lose $12.5 billion this year, tourism group says
Border detentions, confusion over visas deterring visitors, according to World Travel & Tourism Council.
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German kayaker sets off to circumnavigate Admiralty Island
He made friends along the way in his mission to see Alaska.
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Five people seeking open seat on Juneau school board set for public interviews on Saturday at TMMS
Former board member Steve Whitney, recent runner-up candidate Jenny Thomas among applicants.
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US House Republican plan would force states to pay for a portion of SNAP benefits
State costs would increase with higher error rates — Alaska currently has the highest.
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PFD of $1,000 or $1,400? Ban on abortion funds or not? Fate of state’s budget now in hands of six legislators
Conference committee seeks to resolve 400 differences in House, Senate budgets as session nears end.
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JDHS track team rises in the rain to challenge at Sitka
Crimson Bears compete with defending state champs Wolves.
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Republicans propose paring Medicaid coverage, but steer clear of deeper cuts
House panel’s plan would still leave millions without health coverage or facing higher costs.
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Juneau-Douglas sweeps road games at Petersburg
Crimson Bears best Vikings in rainy two-game series.
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A contentious mining project in SE Alaska just changed hands. Its new owner already wants to sell.
Opponents are celebrating the news as a setback for the Palmer Project near Haines.
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Arctic refuge oil exploration could begin as soon as this winter, court documents indicate
Alaska’s state-owned investment bank could get permission to start oil exploration work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge…
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Proposed Medicaid cuts in Alaska: A protest, a Senate resolution and where things currently stand
Some Republicans in D.C. balk at full $880B reduction; work requirements, other trims still in play.
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Conservation group lawsuit seeks to speed listing of Alaska king salmon under Endangered Species Act
Lawsuit asks a judge to order national fisheries service to “promptly issue” decision on petition
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Crimson Bears place third in Blue & Gold play
JDHS gets taste of possible state tournament matchups.
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Filmmakers seek to share cultural lessons of Juneau Alaska Music Matters with a wider audience
Crew spends two weeks with students after following similar program in Texas for full-length documentary.