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Alaska Legislature faces a $200M-plus deficit as it weighs school funding, dividend
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is facing a substantial deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, due largely to diminished oil revenue.
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Juneau driver dies in early-morning shooting between vehicles
Police say both the victim and the suspected shooter were driving vehicles early Monday at a Mendenhall Valley roundabout.
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New guide for kelp farmers chronicles more than 100 kinds of seaweed found in Alaska
The guide aims to advance the state’s budding mariculture industry at a time when global demand for kelp products is on the ...
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More people disappear in the Alaska Triangle than anywhere else
Since 1988, over 16,000 souls — including airplane passengers, hikers, locals, and tourists — have disappeared within the ...
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Lingít Word of the Week: Dleit— Snow
Kooshdáakʼu Bill Fawcett: Dleit. That means snow. Kooshdáakʼu Bill Fawcett: Ḵúnáx̱ áwé daak wusitaan wé dleit. It’s ...
1 dead after 2 Juneau drivers exchange gunfire
One man is dead and another man is in custody after two Juneau drivers exchanged gunfire just after midnight Monday, according to Juneau police.
'What is our limit?': How cruise ships are impacting Alaska's environment
The cruise industry was already booming in Alaska, but some locals say its continued growth is putting a strain on the ...
Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...
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The “Alaskan triangle”: An area where 20,000 people mysteriously disappeared
According to the IFL Science website, nearly 20,000 people have disappeared in the “Alaskan Triangle” since 1972 (2,225 per year). This is an area of the planet with the highest number of unsolved ...
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Buying time: Juneau’s Marine Exchange of Alaska saves lives, cargo, communities and wildlife
Executive Director Steve White and founder Ed Page look comfortable and relaxed seated at the deck-plank style conference ...
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AROUND ALASKA: Fire Department Funding, Hatcher Pass, and Juneau Speed Limit!
Alaska fire departments receive $300K+ in federal grants, a new Tribal Relations website launches, Hatcher Pass road cleanup progresses, and Juneau’s speed limit increases.