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NEWS OF THE NORTH

Alaska First Media

In Juneau and across Southeast Alaska, News of the North has earned its place as Southeast Alaska"s trusted news source. Every day, we bring you the stories that shape our communities.

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4:59

Retrials, Fishing and Flood Mitigation

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/10/04

A Kodiak-based pollock trawler's accidental catch of 2,000 king salmon has led to the closure of a Gulf of Alaska fishery, causing layoffs and stranding $9 million worth of pollock. The closure is expected to cost millions in lost revenue and tax dollars.CBJ presented its first phase of a flood mitigation plan, which includes heavy-duty sandbags from the Army Corps of Engineers to protect four miles of riverbank. The plan could cost up to $2 million, with further discussions on funding

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6:14

Local Elections; From Cruise Ships to Drug Busts

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/10/02

With 23% of ballots counted, the "Ship-Free Saturdays" proposition is failing, while propositions one and three, regarding funding for city projects, are passing. The recall bids for Board of Education members are failing, and Mayor Beth Weldon is leading her re-election bid with 60% of the vote. Full results will be updated Friday.Investigators with the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs task force intercepted over $100,000 worth of drugs at the Juneau airport. Two women from Washington

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5:36

Local Elections and Military Close Calls

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/10/01

Today is Election Day in Juneau, with ballots needing to be postmarked by today or submitted in person by 8 PM at designated drop boxes. In-person voting centers at City Hall and the Mendenhall Valley Library are available for those needing assistance or preferring to vote in person. The ballot includes the mayoral race, assembly and board of education seats, and two school board recall elections.The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious packages

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5:05

New Laws, New Bills and Alaska's Natural Gas supply

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/27

Alaska ranks fourth in the nation for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. To address the crisis, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 151 into law on September 3. The law, effective January 1, creates a commission to review unsolved cases and mandates cultural training for new officers. It also requires an assessment of law enforcement resources for MMIP cases.The Juneau Assembly has approved $3 million in local funding for a $6 million flood mitigation study with the U.S

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5:02

Cruise Free Saturdays and Minimum Wage

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/24

A group opposing the initiative to ban cruise ships from Juneau on Saturdays has raised more than $300,000. Major donations include $75,000 from a Norwegian Cruise Line affiliate and Westmark Hotels, among others. The anti-initiative campaign is being managed by Anchorage-based firm Thompson & Co.Alaska is holding public hearings ahead of November's vote on two ballot measures. The first would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and require sick leave. The second would repeal

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5:29

Alaska's Life Expectancy and Whooping Cough Epidemic

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/24

Alaska saw the largest drop in life expectancy in the U.S. in 2021, falling from 76.6 to 74.5 years, largely due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses. While life expectancy has since risen to 77.2 years in 2023, it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Overdoses and accidents were significant factors, with cancer and heart disease remaining top causes of death.The Southeast Conference’s 2024 Economic Summit and 66th annual meeting began today in Ketchikan, bringing together dignitaries and members

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5:05

From Flood Recovery to Election Drama; Juneau's Latest

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/20

Over the past two months, crews have cleared more than 700 tons of debris from areas affected by the Mendenhall flood. As flood-damaged debris has decreased, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) announced that Monday, September 30, will be the final day for routine debris collection. Residents should move any remaining flood-related waste to the right-of-way for pickup and email floodresponse@juneau.gov to arrange collection before the deadline.The House of Representatives rejected Speaker

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5:41

Trump endorses Begich and Alaska Airlines Buys...

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/19

During a town hall in Flint, Michigan, former President Donald Trump mixed up Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) with Afghanistan’s Bagram air base while discussing his energy policies. Trump inaccurately claimed ANWR held oil reserves comparable to Saudi Arabia’s, though ANWR’s recoverable reserves are much smaller. The former president's confusion drew criticism, including remarks on social media questioning his mental clarity. Trump had signed a bill allowing oil drilling in

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6:06

Elections, Funding and Government Shut-down

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/18

The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a Republican plan to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding for six months. The plan includes a controversial voter ID rule that would require proof of citizenship for federal elections. Alaska’s Congresswoman Mary Peltola opposes the six-month extension, preferring a shorter plan through December. The outcome of the vote could influence Alaska’s upcoming U.S. House race, where polls show a tight contest between Peltola and

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6:14

Disgraced Judge faces impeachment & U.S Military Updates

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/17

The Juneau School District alerted parents on Sunday night about a school shooting threat circulating on social media, though authorities do not believe it to be credible. The threat, shared among local students, involves pulling a fire alarm and shooting outside a school, but it is not directed at any specific individual. Increased police presence was seen at Thunder Mountain Middle School as a precaution. Similar threats have been reported nationwide, with some schools responding by

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5:23

Food Recall and Airport Collisions

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/13

Juneau started mailing ballots for the 2024 municipal election yesterday. Voters will decide on three propositions, two recalls, mayoral and assembly seats, and Board of Education members. Ballots must be postmarked by October 1 and received before election certification on October 15. Drop boxes are now open at five locations around town. August inflation reached its lowest point in over three years, rising just 2.5% from the previous year. While housing costs increased, gasoline prices

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5:16

Political Challengers and the Ft. Knox of IDs

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/12

In Alaska’s U.S. House race, Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich share similar views on economic issues but clash over abortion rights. Begich supports a federal ban after the 12th week of pregnancy and opposes public funding for infertility treatments and abortion services beyond the Hyde Amendment. Peltola, however, supports abortion rights and public funding for both IVF and abortion services. Alaska is seeing a sharp increase in whooping cough cases, with 234 reported so far

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6:33

Presidential Face-Off and Flood Danger Persists

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/11

The Juneau Police Department has released bodycam footage from a July 15th incident where officers fatally shot Steven Kissack, a 35-year-old homeless man. The footage shows a tense encounter lasting several minutes, with officers repeatedly asking Kissack to drop his knife before the situation escalated. The Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions has cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first debate, clashing on issues like

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5:56

New Flood Threats, Prisoners on the U.S House Ballot

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/10

The water level in Suicide Basin is rising quickly after the recent Mendenhall River flood, potentially posing another risk to Juneau. City officials are working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service to monitor the situation and plan flood mitigation efforts. Eric Hafner, currently imprisoned for threatening public officials, will appear on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot this November. Despite his lack of ties to Alaska and being incarcerated in New York, Hafner

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5:21

Threats, Contraception and Going Offline

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/09

A Seward man, Matthew Stanley, was arrested after threatening to bomb and shoot Governor Dunleavy over a wage dispute. Federal authorities charged Stanley with identity theft and making terroristic threats. The Juneau Police Department postponed the release of bodycam footage from the July shooting of Steven Kissack, a homeless man, until the state’s investigation concludes. Alaska’s Office of Special Prosecutions has never filed charges in its 148 prior officer-involved death

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6:13

Vetoes, Birth Control and the Upcoming Election

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/06

Emergency overdose kits, including naloxone, are being distributed to Alaska schools as part of a law aimed at combating the opioid crisis. Signed by Governor Dunleavy, the measure ensures that schools have life-saving tools on hand, particularly in rural areas where access to medical services is limited. Governor Dunleavy vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have required insurance companies to provide a full year’s supply of birth control at once. Supporters argue the measure would improve

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6:19

Felons for Office and Faculty Pay Problems

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/05

Faculty at the University of Alaska have reported missing paychecks, with some employees seeing $0 scheduled for their upcoming payments. The issue, possibly linked to HR understaffing, surfaced as union contract negotiations continue. The university is working to resolve the problem before the next payday.A recently enacted Alaska law will expand eligibility for food stamps and improve access to Medicaid services for school-age children. The law, effective in 2025, raises the income

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5:46

Student Aid Loss and Artificial Intellegence

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/04

As Mendenhall River flood recovery continues, CBJ will begin collecting disaster debris by request starting September 4. Residents should bag and move debris to the right-of-way and email their address to floodresponse@juneau.gov when ready for collection. Demand for debris collection has decreased, but several homes are still in the process of removing damaged items. The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey reveals troubling trends among Alaska's youth, with increases in depression, suicidal

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5:10

Internet Outages and Student Testing Struggles

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/09/03

Residents in Sitka have been without internet service for five days due to a break in an underwater fiber optic cable. A repair ship from Seattle is expected to arrive by the end of the week, but repairs could take up to six days. While voice and text services have been restored, internet, TV, and mobile data remain down. Starlink satellite connections are being used as a temporary solution. Republican Matthew Salisbury and Alaskan Independence Party candidate John Wayne Howe, both of whom

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5:48

Salmon Fishing Closures and Free Wifi

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/08/30

This fall, Alaskans will have the chance to weigh in on some major issues when they head to the polls. More than 140 ballot measures will be up for a vote in 41 states, including Alaska. In Southeast Alaska, sport anglers hoping to catch king salmon will have to wait a month before they can keep their catch. Construction at the intersection of Glacier Avenue and West 8th Street will begin on Tuesday, September 3.On busy cruise days, internet speeds slow in the downtown area and so Royal

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