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The cover of the program for Friday's Wolfe family fundraiser is seen Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

Friday fundraiser will benefit victims of Yakutat fire

On July 29, Ralph and Gloria Wolfe lost their home, their belongings and a family member.Gloria’s brother Eric Anderstrom was killed when a fire swept… Continue reading

The cover of the program for Friday's Wolfe family fundraiser is seen Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.
In this Oct. 26, 2015 photo, Senate Finance Committee members to a presentation on Gov. Bill Walker's proposed buy-out of TransCanada in a gasline project at the Capitol. Low oil prices may jeopardize the possibility of brining an Alaska gasline project to fruition.

Analysis: Gas price drop renders pipeline questionable

A drop in global natural gas prices due to falling demand has made Alaska’s natural gas pipeline project questionable, a joint session of the Alaska… Continue reading

In this Oct. 26, 2015 photo, Senate Finance Committee members to a presentation on Gov. Bill Walker's proposed buy-out of TransCanada in a gasline project at the Capitol. Low oil prices may jeopardize the possibility of brining an Alaska gasline project to fruition.
Rep. Ben Nageak

North Slope Legislative race narrows, but irregularities draw scrutiny

The race between incumbent Democrat Ben Nageak and insurgent Democratic candidate Dean Westlake has narrowed to three votes in the North Slope Borough.The Alaska Division… Continue reading

Rep. Ben Nageak
James Barrett of Rainforest Farms staples his business's new license to a wooden board in at the cannabis farm's entry. Rainforest Farms is the first cannabis farm in Juneau to receive a state license and begin growing.

OK to grow, OK to go: Rainforest Farms puts pot in pots at Juneau’s first cannabis farm

Each plant is only a few inches high, but the 262 sprigs of green in one Lemon Creek building are a sign that something big… Continue reading

James Barrett of Rainforest Farms staples his business's new license to a wooden board in at the cannabis farm's entry. Rainforest Farms is the first cannabis farm in Juneau to receive a state license and begin growing.
In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.

Third-party, first pick? – Gary Johnson addresses Alaskan issues in interview

Alaskans don’t like Hillary Clinton. They didn’t pick Donald Trump.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson believes Alaskans want him — if they simply get to know… Continue reading

In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
Palmer Exploration Project environmental assessment

BLM approves further gold exploration west of Haines

Editor's Note: The first version of this story used the incorrect units of measurement. The Palmer Prospect contains 2.6 million inferred grams of gold and… Continue reading

Palmer Exploration Project environmental assessment

Valley candidate fined for error

One of the two contenders for Juneau’s House District 34 is being fined by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.On Thursday, Paul Dauphinais, executive director of… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Tuesday’s election results promise at least seven new faces in Legislature

It took 18 1/2 hours to get the last word, but when it arrived, it wasn’t that different from the first word.On the North Slope,… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.
An Auke Bay poll worker helps a voter determine which ballot she wants to use during Tuesday's Aug. 16, 2016 primary election.

Analysis: Election results present mixed messages

On Tuesday night, Alaska political reporter Casey Reynolds gathered a handful of the state’s political experts for a live blog on the results of the… Continue reading

An Auke Bay poll worker helps a voter determine which ballot she wants to use during Tuesday's Aug. 16, 2016 primary election.

AMHS deals ferries to cover winter gaps

The Alaska Marine Highway will shuffle the schedules of three ferries this winter to avoid dropping service to a handful of Southeast and Prince William… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Polls bare: Few turn out for primary in Juneau

Juneau voters might disagree about politics, but on Tuesday, they seemed to agree about one thing: Turnout at this year’s statewide primary stunk.By 10 p.m.,… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.
Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.

Quiet primary predicted for Juneau

For at least one day, you can forget about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.In a year filled with contentious politics, today’s primary election will be… Continue reading

Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.

In Fed we trust: Alaska tribes can create ‘Indian Country’

Editor's note: This story has been edited to clarify July's Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.A decision Monday by Alaska’s new attorney general will allow Alaska’s… Continue reading

From left to right, Lisa Murkowski, Bob Lochner, Thomas Lamb and Paul Kendall are the four Republican candidates in this Tuesday's (Aug. 16, 2016) U.S. Senate primary.

No Joe Miller this time, but three challengers for Murkowski

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar to most… Continue reading

From left to right, Lisa Murkowski, Bob Lochner, Thomas Lamb and Paul Kendall are the four Republican candidates in this Tuesday's (Aug. 16, 2016) U.S. Senate primary.
U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.

Don Young faces three Republican challengers on Tuesday

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are on Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar to… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.
This infographic shows how much money each candidate in Tuesday's primary election has raised.

Infographic: A visual guide to the money behind Tuesday’s primary election

Does money matter?When voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll choose which statehouse candidates will advance to November's general election. Some of those candidates… Continue reading

This infographic shows how much money each candidate in Tuesday's primary election has raised.
Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.

Masks and Macbeth: SLAM shows Alaska in Shakespeare’s time

William Shakespeare never visited Alaska, but the Arctic did come to him.On Wednesday, professor Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland held a… Continue reading

Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.
Jon B Watts

Libertarian options for House are similar in background, different in detail

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than a week away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably… Continue reading

Jon B Watts

Walker signs bill by Muñoz to help Point Bridget park

Gov. Bill Walker has signed into law a piece of legislation pushed by Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, to ease land swaps between the state and… Continue reading

Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call started a social media wave with

Hundreds of thousands heed Call, share #first7jobs

Buzz Aldrin has done it. So has Monica Lewinsky.Ellen Degeneres has joined in, alongside Stephen Colbert.All of them can thank Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call.With an… Continue reading

Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call started a social media wave with