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Juneau Animal Control is searching for an elusive German Shepherd
After a German Shepherd named Jackie evaded euthanasia in Los Angeles, she’s now evading animal control officers in Juneau. Since Jackie’s escape on Valentine’s Day, Thom Young-Bayer has been strategizing with animal control officers how best to recapture her. Part of their plan involves a large cage...
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Petition complains about helicopter noise, business owner says he’s considerate and within bounds
A new petition is circulating in Haines regarding helicopter noise. It seeks to limit helicopter activity at a heliport 18 miles outside of town. Some residents say the flights are disturbing wildlife, and one man even moved because of the noise. But the owner of the heliport says he’s a good neighbor who’s contributing to the town’s tax base.
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SHI accepting proposals from presenters for 2025 education conference
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is accepting proposals from presenters for its eighth education conference, which is part of a larger effort to promote Indigenous knowledge in schools. Proposals should focus on integrating Indigenous values, language and history into education; strengthening collaboration between educators, institutions and communities; or developing curriculum and...
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Sen. Rob Yundt quietly withdraws support for tax on Hilcorp, but Sen. Cathy Giessel quickly adopts it
Sen. Rob Yundt of Wasilla on Friday withdrew his support for his own bill, Senate Bill 92, which would create a tax that targets one company: Hilcorp, an oil and gas company doing business on the North Slope and in Cook Inlet. Although Yundt now is not sponsoring his own...
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‘Life Below Zero’ star Holmes wins Iditarod 53
NOME, Alaska (KTUU) - The 53rd Iditarod belongs to Jessie Holmes. The Nenana musher — who made his way to Alaska after growing up in Alabama — dominated the race, leading for much of the way and claiming five of the six major checkpoint awards along the way.
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Juneau school board approves budget assuming $400 BSA increase
After months of back and forth between administrators, staff and school board members, the Juneau School District approved a budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday. Still, the budget is based on uncertainties that could put the district in the red. It’s built on a $400 increase to the state’s base student allocation that has not happened yet. Alaska state Senators are considering a proposed $1,000 BSA increase that has been approved by the House.
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Snowmachine rider pulled out of 60-foot crevasse alive
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A snowmachine rider is alive after falling nearly 60 feet deep through ice and snow, necessitating a rescue by a group of good Samaritan riders last weekend. The fallen man was riding north of Paxson, near Gakona Glacier, on Saturday when he reportedly encountered a crevasse...
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Once again, Alaska will study building a road to Juneau
The Columbia, a mainliner in the Alaska Marine Highway System, docked in Skagway in early March. The state is again exploring whether to build a road and other infrastructure in an aim to ease travel in the upper Lynn Canal -- potentially decreasing the need for ferry service. (Avery Ellfeldt/KHNS)
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Juneau School District approaches decision on annual district budget
The Juneau School District Board of Education is expected to pass a budget at a special meeting Thursday. The board made last minute changes at its Tuesday meeting and now needs to rebalance the proposed budget. The previous budget was based on savings from unfilled staff positions this year and...