Alaska has the highest rate of gun ownership in the United States. It also has one of the highest rates of gun deaths and injuries,… Continue reading
A two-time Alaska Senate President with 19 years of experience in the Alaska Legislature has become the first person to seek the lieutenant governor’s office… Continue reading
Lead forecaster Rick Fritsch of Juneau’s National Weather Service office said it best. “July of 2017 was in many respects ‘the summer that wasn’t,’” he… Continue reading
After three years trying to convince Alaskans of the severity of the state’s fiscal crisis, Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck is about to try a new… Continue reading
Alaska’s legal marijuana market is going through a summer boom, with a record 547 pounds of cannabis flower sold by growers in June, according to… Continue reading
Uber and Lyft can take you to the beach. Don’t count on them for rides beyond the tideline. That’s the word from the U.S. Coast… Continue reading
Let’s go for a drive. I’ll meet you at the Douglas Breeze-In, and we’ll head down the road to Merchant’s Wharf. It’s only 1.2 miles:… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker signed Alaska’s capital construction budget without ceremony or vetoes Monday in the Capitol, fulfilling a promise to approve it before Aug. 1.… Continue reading
The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, and that’s in large part because of Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator cast one of… Continue reading
Alaska’s legislators had to put their lives on hold during an extraordinary 181 days of session. Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, put her cancer diagnosis on… Continue reading
In a one-day special session Thursday, the Alaska Legislature passed a $1.4 billion capital construction budget, then adjourned without taking action on Alaska’s larger fiscal… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker killed Juneau Access. The Alaska Legislature will bury it. The 30th Legislature starts its third special session of the year today, and… Continue reading
The fire comes before the fireweed. On Thursday night, the City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors Board will decide whether to burn down… Continue reading
There is an epidemic of individuals dying or becoming debilitated by using recreational mind-altering drugs. America appears to be so focused on providing treatment it… Continue reading
With support from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Congress is preparing to renew a ban on the importation of genetically engineered salmon. On Friday, the U.S. Senate… Continue reading
The state of Alaska is almost finished with a deal swapping a portion of Point Bridget State Park with property owned by Echo Ranch Bible… Continue reading
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska said Thursday that Alaska’s capital may host a new cutter. Rear Adm. Michael McAllister told the… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature is coming back to Juneau. Don’t expect lawmakers to stay long. On July 27, the Legislature will convene what is expected to… Continue reading
A Chinese surveillance ship was in the Gulf of Alaska last week when the U.S. Missile Defense Agency tested a defense system that China opposes.… Continue reading
Canadian power giant Hydro One will buy Avista, the parent company of Alaska Electric Light and Power, for $5.3 billion, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.… Continue reading
