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Arctic terns return to their protected nests in Juneau
The birds began their journey to Alaska in March to find safe haven at the Mendenhall Glacier.
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Border Patrol, state troopers take patrol flight over Taku River looking for drugs, other illegal activity
Troopers: “No enforcement action was taken”; Border Patrol: “We are just getting started.”
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Education funding boost stands as lawmakers successfully override Dunleavy veto
Three of the peninsula’s legislators voted to override the veto.
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Alaska Legislature adjourns a day early in ‘smoothest ending in 20 years’ following months of budget battles
Lawmakers speed through final votes on veto override on education funding bill, budget with $1,000 PFD.
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Alaska to require retailers to post warnings about alcohol cancer risk
The measure goes in to effect Aug. 1.
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Alaska ranks 49th, ahead of only Louisiana, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States survey
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
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‘Molly of Denali’ and other PBS children’s programs on hold as Trump cancels funds
Emmy-winning Juneau writer of “Molly” says PBS told creators the series isn’t being renewed.
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Juneau author Tessa Hulls wins Pulitzer Prize for graphic memoir ‘Feeding Ghosts’
Book entwines grandmother, mother and author on journey of politics and identity from China to points worldwide.
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Education funding bill passes Legislature with veto-proof margin
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
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Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
The governor last week said he vetoed House Bill 69 because it didn’t include any policy changes and…
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Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
In an 11 to 9 vote, senators narrowly passed House Bill 69.
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In wake of executive order, peninsula libraries, museums brace for funding losses
Trump’s March 14 executive order may dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services “to the maximum extent…
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Deadline approaches to apply for PFD
Applications can be filed online through myAlaska, or by visiting pfd.alaska.gov.
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Alaskans across the state rally to save Medicaid: their ‘lifeline’
Caregivers raise their voices to protect their jobs and the thousands of lives impacted if Medicaid is cut.
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Hundreds participate in Juneau LGBTQ+ rally as Trump administration seeks to erase letters and rights
President’s actions to stop “woke” are putting people’s safety and health at risk, participants say.
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‘Where does this end?’: University of Alaska to strip diversity and inclusivity language from programs, policies
The board was clear during the meeting that they were responding to pressure from the federal government.
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‘This is no town hall. This is propaganda’; Begich takes heat at 1st virtual constituent forum
Congressman set to deliver his first joint address to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday.
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Amid calls for increased education funding, Dunleavy debuts reform package
KPBSD is facing a $17 million deficit driven by stagnant funding that’s failed to keep up with inflation.
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Murkowski says she will vote against Hegseth, making her 1st GOP senator to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Defense Secretary nominee facing barrage of accusations including sexual assault, drinking.
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As session starts, senators discuss legislative priorities
The Alaska Senate majority and minority held separate press conferences Tuesday.