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Juneauempire
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Alaska Science Forum: World War II sparked creation of Geophysical Institute
As presidential bill signings go, H.R. 6496 wasn’t a particularly exciting one for the nation on July 31, 1946. -
LETTER: Protect ranked choice voting
With 18 candidates for governor, I find I like five of them across party lines. -
LETTER: Bill Walker for governor
As a former Alaska Commissioner of Community and Regional Affairs, I had the privilege of working with many public officials during my years of public service in Alaska, and few i… -
Ranked-choice voting? Hold on. Alaskans have another ballot measure to decide first.
Ballot Measure 1, on the Aug. 18 statewide primary ballot, would reimpose limits on financial donations to state candidates -
LETTER: Don’t be fooled by the decoy, the real issue is dark money
In a recent column for the Juneau Empire, Win Gruening argued that the candidacy of so-called ‘Decoy Dan’ is a byproduct of ranked choice voting, and that to prevent more longshot… -
Juneau Arts Humanities Council launches new summer festival
The inaugural Southeast Summerfest will take place on Aug. 15 -
LETTER: Ballot can restore campaign contribution limits
An exciting elections season for Alaskans is upon us. The primaries are to advance your favorite candidate for governor, U.S. State Representative and U.S. Senator to the general … -
MY TURN: Together for Alaska’s oceans – building the next generation
Some of the most meaningful things we build are born from our greatest challenges. Nearly three decades ago, Alaskans chose to invest in hope, creating an institution that continu… -
LETTER: Senator Sullivan making a difference in Southeast Alaska
As a longtime resident of Juneau who has called Alaska home for decades, I am writing to strongly endorse the re-election of Senator Dan S. Sullivan. Having watched our state wres… -
OPINION: PFD promises are a political pest that spoils summer
Just as mosquitos, outdoor barbecues and sometimes even sunshine and warm skies return every summer in Alaska, and just as king salmon used to return in abundance and many Lower 4… -
Improvements to 3 Juneau playgrounds almost complete
Sigoowu Ye Park and Si’t Tuwan Park are both expected to open this month -
Legislature distributes unspent cruise ship tax funds; Juneau to receive $6 million
The state collects a tax of $34.50 per passenger from cruise ships of more than 250 passengers -
Alaska Science Forum: Deep thawing soil will keep roads rough
Before being patched with thick black asphalt during recent weeks, the roads across Goldstream Creek’s swampy valley bucked my car like a whitewater raft in the Nenana River canyo… -
LETTER: Check your voter registration
The Alaska primary election is just a few weeks away, on Aug. 18. This is a very pivotal election. I would advise every voter in the State of Alaska to check their voter registrat… -
OPINION: Questions that matter in Juneau’s next city election
Looking toward our October city elections, it’s time for voters to begin thinking about issues that matter to them and the candidates that are most likely to address them. -
Body found inside freezer identified as Juneau man
Remains stored for years in freezer on Glacier Highway property found to be those of Ross Pasquan -
Grant supports hospice and home care in Juneau
The Foundation for End of Life Care provides funding to Bartlett Regional Hospital -
OPINION: The rule of law cannot become another bargaining chip
Senator Lisa Murkowski once again stands at a familiar crossroads, preparing to cast what may stand as the single most defining vote of her long career. -
Neighbors raise alarm over ‘armed encampment’ on Juneau’s Capital Avenue
Bear shot at garbage-filled property on city-owned land -
Juneau man arrested following confrontation using a handgun
Juneau Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team dispatched to Tongass Boulevard home
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A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations
According to a proposed settlement, Duran Construction Company could also have to clean up the damage at its expense. -
University of Alaska to eliminate out-of-state tuition for 2027 academic year
In a special meeting Tuesday, the UA Board of Regents unanimously approved making in-state tuition available for all students, at all degree levels. -
Future of Juneau Makerspace location in limbo as its building goes up for sale
The organization was notified the space was going up for sale several months ago. This isn't the first time the Makerspace has had to move — it moved to its current location on Do… -
Abandoned and derelict boats removed from waterways in three Southeast Alaska communities
The Metlakatla Indian Community is in the process of removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels from its waterways. -
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue. -
Six months pass since this Juneau man went missing
Junior Siufanua came to Juneau from Anchorage likely within the last year. Police have been in contact with a family member in the lower 48, who also doesn’t know where he is. -
Low catches close Southeast commercial Dungeness crab season three weeks early
The amount of Dungeness crab fishermen caught at the beginning of the season was the lowest amount in over 30 years, Fish and Game said. -
Early voting opens for Alaska’s 2026 primary election — here’s what to expect
A look at how to vote before Election Day and what to look for on the ballot -
After two years empty, Juneau’s Marie Drake building will soon get new life
The city is preparing to relocate its Parks and Recreation facilities maintenance division from its current location at the Mount Jumbo gym on Douglas Island. -
Contract negotiations between University of Alaska and its staff union begins
The university recently presented an initial contract proposal. But what’s in the proposal – as well as the university’s efforts to remove members from the union – are creating a … -
A women’s pro wrestling troupe in Fairbanks rings in a decade of bruises and bodyslams
"It's a beautiful blend of performance, artistry, and athleticism," a fan said. "And you get to scream a lot." -
First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature
The state House failed to pass a compromise bill earlier this month, during the second special session of 2026, after Dunleavy threatened to veto it. -
New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures fast federal permitting process
The proposed mine is drawing scrutiny from some Juneau residents who say it could turn “out the road” into an industrial zone. -
Federal agents detain a fifth Juneau man for immigration purposes
This is the sixth person held at Lemon Creek under a federal custody hold for immigration purposes since October. -
Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election
Information from the Alaska Division of Elections and historical performance by the state offer a guide. -
Alaskans face August vote on ending unlimited campaign donations
Alaska has allowed individuals to contribute unlimited sums to candidates since a federal appeals court struck down the state’s limits in 2021 as unconstitutionally low. -
Newscast – Wednesday, August 5, 2026
In this newscast: The University of Alaska is eliminating an out-of-state tuition rate; The building and land that house the Juneau Makerspace on Douglas Island are for sale, but … -
Newscast – Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
In this newscast: It’s been almost six months since Junior Siufanua was last seen in Juneau. He had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people before he was reported miss… -
Newscast – Monday, August 3, 2026
In this newscast: After two years of sitting empty, Juneau’s Marie Drake building will soon see new life; the New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures a fast federal permitting proc… -
Newscast – Friday, July 31, 2026
In this newscast: Another man was taken into custody in Juneau for immigration enforcement purposes and held in Lemon Creek Correctional Center this week; In addition to races for…
Alaskabeacon
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A tale of Anatevka — and small town Alaska
Recent federal immigration enforcement events in Juneau, mirrored in small towns and big cities across America, bring to mind the musical Fiddler on the Roof and the fictional sht… -
Federal job cuts in Alaska among the deepest in the nation, analysis shows
Alaska lost a higher percentage of its federal workforce last year than almost all U.S. states to sweeping Trump administration cuts, according to a newly published analysis by th… -
Price tag for Trump’s D.C. deployment of National Guard: $1.4B more through 2029
WASHINGTON — The deployment of National Guard troops hailing from all across the country to Washington, D.C. is expected to cost taxpayers more than $1.4 billion in additional fun… -
US Senate stopgap fails to renew more than $38B a year in state transportation funding
WASHINGTON — The stopgap spending bill supported by an overwhelming majority of U.S. senators does not address tens of billions in expiring transportation funding, leaving states … -
Courts rule Trump administration can’t cancel $22B in climate grants
Two courts this week dealt blows to the Trump administration’s attempts to withdraw clean energy and climate grants. A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that the Environmenta… -
Plaintiffs drop four-year-old lawsuit that alleged misconduct in Alaska’s foster care system
A New York-based child welfare advocacy group has dropped a lawsuit against the Alaska Office of Children’s Services that alleged widespread misconduct by the state’s foster care … -
ExxonMobil won big at a big Alaska lease sale. Months later, its bids are still in legal limbo.
This story was originally published in the Anchorage Press. Subscribe here. This spring, ExxonMobil made big news in Alaska. For years, the multinational oil giant had ignored the… -
Trump administration mounts second attempt to relax offshore Arctic drilling rules
The Trump administration is proposing to loosen the regulation of offshore Arctic oil drilling by revoking several safety regulations put in place during the Obama administration.… -
Most states temporarily house foster children in hotels, offices
More than 9,000 children in foster care had to temporarily stay in hotels, office buildings and other potentially unsafe settings when states couldn’t find suitable places for the… -
Blanche nomination for attorney general advanced by US Senate panel on party-line vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was one step closer to permanently leading the Justice Department Tuesday, after two skeptical Senate Judiciary Committee Re… -
President Donald Trump is denouncing mail-in voting. Alaska Republicans are doing it anyway.
Since 1994, the Alaska Republican Party has sent absentee ballot applications to registered voters across the state, urging voters to cast their ballot by mail. The party continue… -
Early voting opens for Alaska’s 2026 primary election — here’s what to expect
Early in-person voting began Monday at 10 locations in the Railbelt, Juneau and Nome for Alaska’s Aug. 18 statewide primary election. As of July 31, just under 10,000 voters had r… -
Getting ready to vote? Compare candidates with the 2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they… -
The future of Alaska’s pollinators
On an August evening in Interior Alaska, the sun hangs low over the hills as a bumblebee makes its final foraging trip of the season. The fireweed is fading, the nights are coolin… -
As Alaska’s U.S. Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates
This story was originally published in the Anchorage Press. Subscribe here. Richard Grayson lives in Arizona and has been a fringe candidate in a number of federal elections. That… -
Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee… -
After Halong: Return and recovery
This story was originally published in the Anchorage Press. Subscribe here. From Bethel-based freelance photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile: While on a recent assignment in the W… -
First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature ended the first week of its third special session on the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline with no action. The session is for lawmakers to consider… -
After federal report, Alaska pilots grapple with unanswered questions in tragic Nome crash
The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday released the final report for the February 6, 2025, accident involving Bering Air flight 445 that killed all 10 people on boar… -
Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules
States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of t…
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