News
Lawsuit by property owner seeks to ban CBJ from installing HESCO barriers
Plaintiff argues city didn’t get proper federal authorization; municipal attorney says claims are errant.
News
Installation of airport-style security system underway at Alaska State Capitol
Most visitors will need to pass through screening starting around April 21, officials say.
News
Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
The Alaska Legislature on Friday passed a major increase to K-12 education funding, worth $1,000 in the state’s…
Sports
Jackson makes history as first woman player in Gold Medal tournament’s Hall of Fame
Klawock resident was star high school player and title-winnng coach; four-time Gold Medal MVP.
News
Alaska charges 10 American Samoans with voter misconduct, widening a legal dispute
Attorney defending one case said he’s prepared to defend Samoans’ right to vote under the U.S. Constitution.
News
Chinook harvest limits to be almost 40% lower than ‘24
Allocation is “the lowest chinook harvest limit on record” for Southeast, ADF&G official says.
News
Pent-up complaints heard by SEARHC during annual “listening session” in Sitka
Concerns voiced about faulty care, home health for elders, waits for service and hard-to-navigate system.
News
Social Security rolls back restrictions on filing for benefits by phone
Widely criticized plan would have limited Alaskans to filing online or in one of three major cities.
News
Education bill with $1,000 BSA hike — and nothing else — gets to Senate floor; veto by Dunleavy expected
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
News
White House moves to cancel migrants’ legally-obtained Social Security numbers to force self-deportation
Trump administration seeks to cut off access to credit cards, bank accounts, employment.
News
Group hopes to put mill rate cap, food and utility tax exemptions, in-person elections on local fall ballot
Three petitions submitted Thursday by Affordable Juneau Coalition now under CBJ review.
Sports
Crimson Bears awaken in Sitka softball tourney
JDHS opens with split, topping Wasilla, falling to Chugiak.
News
Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending April 12
Three decades of capital city coverage.
News
Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy
Tribal programs such as Tlingit and Haida’s not affected by closures.
News
Report cites growing environmental risks at Red Chris Mine in Stikine watershed
Seepage of contaminants at site 130 miles northeast of Wrangell reported by Canadian environmental group.
News
Trump executive order seeks to block states and municipalities from enforcing their climate policies
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
News
Trump backs down by reducing many reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, but hikes China’s to 125%
Universal 10% levy remains for other countries; change comes after tailspin in global markets.
News
Juneau’s school board approves project lists for proposed voter bond at $5M, $10M and $15M levels
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
News
State employee salaries fall short of levels intended to be competitive, long-delayed study finds
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.