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Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships
Merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarships intended to keep high-achieving students in the state.
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in July
People looking for more quaint leisure activities following the explosive happenings of the Fourth of July will have…
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‘Ship-Free Saturday’ petition qualifies for Oct. 1 municipal election
Voters to decide on banning large cruise ships on Saturdays and July 4 unless Assembly acts by Aug.…
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22-year-old Washington woman on bike medevaced after being struck by vehicle on Glacier Highway
Accident near Fritz Cove Road on Monday morning resulted in temporary closure of highway.
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Fourth of July in Juneau taking youthful approach as U.S. celebrates 248th birthday
Three newly graduated high school students are grand marshals of downtown parade
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Burning for a live and local rock concert? Find it in Gustavus
Newly built stage offers second annual Burning Pines concert the “home” it’s been missing
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A musical Master’s Faire invites all of Juneau to dress up
Musicians “crashing” local renaissance faire a welcome addition as the event continues to grow.
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Ben Mallott to become new president of Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1
JDHS grad will step into role once held by his father Byron; replaces Julie Kitka after 34 years.
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Pet party encourages adoption, along with responsible ownership
“Animal-loving” nonprofits come together in hopes of pets finding new homes.
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School district leaders rank ‘add-back’ priorities for $5.2M in extra funds OK’d in state budget
List to be considered by school board Saturday includes HomeBRIDGE, special eduction, tech staff.
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Survey: Optimism of Southeast Alaska businesses down this year, but still second-highest since 2010
Tourism leaders most optimistic in Juneau, seafood industry most pessimistic, annual report states.
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Goldbelt seeks dismissal of $30M lawsuit by medical company, argues alleged ‘oral’ agreement unenforceable
Juneau Native corporation also denies the agreement exists in COVID-19 needle contract dispute.
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Ban on homeless sleeping outdoors upheld by U.S. Supreme Court in case watched by Juneau leaders
Some local leaders suggesting restrictions in areas near social service providers.
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U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike…
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Juneau man arrested on 17 sex crime charges involving teenager a decade ago
Brian H. Kurtzman, 50, sexually abused victim in Juneau and Haines, according to police.
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Dunleavy signs bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Alaska
On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill to make Juneteenth a legal holiday in the state.
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Dunleavy signs state budget with $680 BSA increase, vetoes tens of millions in other education spending
Broadband for rural schools, K-3 reading assistance, disaster aid, ferry system among other vetoes.
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USDA penalizes Alaska $12 million for overpaying food stamp benefits
State denies mistake, but says officials disobeyed federal rules during the backlog crisis.
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Alaska Supreme Court reverses homeschool allotment ruling
Alaska’s Supreme Court justices on Friday reversed a Superior Court ruling that struck down key components of the…
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Hilcorp announces plan to buy Eni’s oil fields on Alaska’s North Slope
Deal would expand company’s operations to offshore Oooguruk and Nikaitchuq oil fields.