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66% drop in reported drug crimes first half of ‘24, staffing woes continue, JPD states in annual report
Decline in drugs cases reflects shift to larger cases that take more time to investigate, chief says.
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Assembly members say they’re willing to loan Eaglecrest money until gondola is ready
Report criticizing ski area’s finances and maintenance also contains enough promise for city leaders.
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Judge blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans until Monday
Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.
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Eaglecrest to open Ptarmigan lift to top of ski area on Wednesday
Hooter lift providing access to lower part of eastside terrain scheduled to open on Saturday.
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Gov. Dunleavy takes victory lap with selective portrayal of Alaska in second-to-last State of the State
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
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Alaska House majority rejects GOP effort to turn protest of Denali name change into Trump tribute
Resolution opposing restoration of Mt. McKinley name is first legislation to pass House this session.
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Thunder Mountain Middle School pins Stikine title
Falcons grapplers dominate wrestling tournament in Wrangell.
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Researchers embark on five-year study of flood risks at Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier
After two consecutive years when meltwaters burst out of a basin on Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier and devastated neighborhoods…
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White House freezes all federal grants and loans
Juneau leaders say city should be able to cope, but express concern about smaller towns and uncertainty.
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JDHS girls fall in fast-paced game to visiting Dimond squad
Crimson Bears’ old family basketball ties now extend to Lynx.
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Practicing the art of of seeking funds from lawmakers during a lean year at the Alaska State Capitol
Alaska Cultural Trust seeks $733,000 — $1 per resident — for grants it hopes to start awarding this…
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JDHS hockey sets record, but falls twice to visiting Kenai
Friday senior night one to remember, Saturday morning one to forget.
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Juneau Symphony’s winter mainstage concert features Juneau guitarist
The symphony will play a guitar concerto for the first time.
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Trump floats ‘getting rid’ of FEMA as he visits North Carolina to survey Helene damage
Federal agency approved more than $2.6M in aid for Juneau residents affected by 2024 flood.
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It’s official: Denali is again Mount McKinley
Interior Department says change effective as of Friday; Gulf of Mexico is also now Gulf of America.
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Alaska House bill raising education funding more than 40% over three years gets first hearing Monday
Juneau school leaders say they’ve done their part, Legislature now needs to uphold state constitution.
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Election reforms are on the agenda for Alaska lawmakers this year
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced bill through House; Senate majority is expected to introduce its own.
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The Juneau-bound icebreaker has design problems and a history of failure. It’s America’s latest military vessel.
Aiviq builders gave more than $7M in political donations since 2012; Coast Guard purchased vessel under pressure from…
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Murkowski says she will vote against Hegseth, making her first GOP senator to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Defense Secretary nominee facing barrage of accusations including sexual assault, drinking.