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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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7:38

Protests, Crime and Cellphones in School

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/02/06

A nationwide protest was held Tuesday at each of the 50 state capitols in the United States... and Juneau was represented among those cities as more than 200 local citizens gathered at the Alaska State Capitol building to speak out against fascism and rally for racial equality, election integrity, women's right, LGBTQ+ issues, climate change and income inequality.The Alaska House Labor & Commerce Committee took up House Bill 57 for its third hearing on Wednesday at the Capitol, the bill

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6:55

Election Law, Flags and Budget talks.

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/02/05

A joint resolution making its way through the Alaska Legislature is urging President Trump to maintain Denali as the official name for America's tallest peak.Gov. Mike Dunleavy has added a second pro-life flag outside the Governor’s House, A proposed bill could ban politically affiliated flags from government buildings, but it faces challenges in the legislature.Lawmakers and the governor’s team are negotiating a compromise on education funding and policy changes. If talks fail, Dunleavy

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6:40

Shooting Updates, TB and Salaries

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/02/04

We Update you on A shooting at Mendhall loop rd, where a 16 year old was pronounced dead at the scene.Alaska’s highest-paid public executive in 2024 is Frank Richards, head of the state’s gas pipeline project, earning nearly $488,000 in salary and bonuses. He tops the list ahead of University of Alaska President Pat Pitney and Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. chief Deven Mitchell. Alaska’s anti-drug task force seized 76% more illicit drugs last year, including over 42 million fentanyl doses

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7:56

Shootings, Tariffs and Education

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/02/03

Alaska’s economy and key industries could face disruptions as former President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports. The tariffs may impact the Red Dog mine, a major U.S. source of zinc and germanium, as its minerals are refined in Canada before returning to the U.S. The seafood industry is also concerned. Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced an omnibus education bill proposing school funding increases, teacher incentives, and an expansion of charter

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5:33

Funding Dispute and Bering Sea Fisheries

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/31

Alaska’s top officials could see automatic inflation-based salary adjustments under a new recommendation from the State Officers Compensation Commission. The plan, tying salaries to the Anchorage Consumer Price Index, would take effect after the 2026 election unless blocked by lawmakers.Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating a major boost in school funding, but financial concerns could put it in competition with the Permanent Fund dividend. In fisheries, commercial snow crab fishing has resumed

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6:47

JPD on Rumors, Alaska Health and Ranked Choice Repeals

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/30

Alaska is falling behind on key public health targets, Of 30 statewide health goals, 20 showed no progress, including reducing drug-related deaths and improving childhood vaccination rates. Only 63% of young children have received full DTaP immunization, far below the 90% target. However, smoking and e-cigarette use have declined, meeting 2030 goals.Eaglecrest Ski Area will reopen most of the mountain Wednesday after heavy snowfall, though some areas remain closed for avalanche control. An

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7:33

Education and the State of the State.

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/29

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s spending freeze, which had caused widespread confusion in Alaska and beyond. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s State of the State address focused on economic growth, oil development, and education policy, sparking tension with lawmakers. His push for charter school expansion clashes with legislative efforts to boost per-student funding.House Bill 69, proposes a long-term funding increase to address rising school costs and teacher

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8:02

The Alaska House, Denali, and Public Space Laws

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/28

One week after President Trump’s executive order renaming Denali as Mount McKinley, the Alaska House approved a bipartisan resolution urging him to reverse the decision. The measure, House Joint Resolution 4, passed 28-10 and emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of the Native name “Denali,” meaning “the high one.” Governor Mike Dunleavy reintroduced controversial bills that would impose felony charges on individuals, including unhoused people and protesters, who block public

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5:49

Renaming of Denali and Contraversial Ice Breakers

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/27

Alaska’s rich history shines with the return of the “Golden Spike,” a 24-karat gold symbol of the Alaska Railroad’s completion in 1923. Scientists have secured nearly $1 million to study glacial outburst floods from Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier, which caused record-breaking destruction in 2023 and 2024. The project aims to improve forecasting and mitigation strategies as climate change accelerates glacial melt.The U.S. Coast Guard’s $125 million purchase of the icebreaker Aiviq is stirring

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5:21

Pollock, the Flu and Upcoming Legislation

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/14

Two health-related bills that failed in Alaska's last legislative session are being reintroduced for consideration in 2024. House Bill 37 would require updated health warnings at bars, liquor stores, and other establishments selling alcohol. The new signs would emphasize the link between alcohol consumption and cancer, including breast and colon cancers, using simplified visuals and text.Hospitals are under strain as respiratory illnesses surge across the country. There have already been

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7:22

Education, Population and Arson Investigations

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/09

The Biden administration abruptly shelved its initiative to protect old-growth forests, citing concerns raised by Republicans and the timber industry, ending a yearslong process to draft a nationwide plan aimed at conserving aging trees threatened by climate change.A years-long dispute between Alaska and the U.S. Department of Education over $17.5 million in pandemic-related school funding has been resolved, but schools in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough will

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6:07

Flood Relief, Climate Change and the 119th Congress

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2025/01/06

The U.S. Senate passed the American Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 10545) late on December 20, bringing critical disaster relief funding to Alaska, including provisions for Juneau’s flood mitigation efforts.The Juneau Assembly is set to vote Monday night on a series of rezonings and updates to the city’s comprehensive plan, aiming to increase development opportunities and address critical housing needs.Nick Begich III has officially taken office as Alaska's U.S. House representative, becoming the

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5:00

Northern Lights, New Years Eve and The Polar Plunge

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/31

A new report from climate scientists reveals that human-caused climate change led to an average of 41 additional days of dangerous heat worldwide in 2024, exacerbating deadly weather events across the globe. The analysis, conducted by World Weather Attribution and Climate Central, comes as 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded, with extreme weather affecting millions. A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a mixed picture for American Indian and Alaska Native-owned

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5:40

Childcare, Travel and Mendenhall Lake

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/30

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the State of Alaska seeking ownership of land beneath Mendenhall Lake and part of the river in the Tongass National Forest.Millions of Americans headed home during what authorities expected to be the biggest travel weekend.The Alaska Department of Health has published the final report from the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care, outlining crucial steps to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care throughout the state. This marks

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6:08

Denali Contraversy, Juneau Arrests

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/24

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited a long-standing debate over the name of North America’s tallest mountain, Alaska’s Denali, suggesting it should be reverted to Mount McKinley Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one" or “the great one.”As ConocoPhillips advances construction on the massive Willow oil

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5:32

Christmas in Alaska, Holiday Post Office Delays

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/23

With just two days remaining until Christmas, Alaska Post Offices are urging residents to pick up their mail and packages promptly. The holiday season has brought a surge in deliveries, and limited storage space at many facilities makes it challenging to hold items for extended periodsSanta and Mrs. Claus swapped their traditional sleigh for a C-17 military cargo plane and a camouflaged Humvee to bring holiday joy to Yakutat, a Tlingit village in southeast Alaska. The visit was part of the

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5:16

Utility Prices and Government Shut Downs

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/19

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Utilities Division is proposing significant increases to water and sewer rates over the next five years to address aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs.the Utilities Division will host an open house for residents to learn more and voice concerns this Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thunder Mountain Middle School Library.Christmas is fast approaching, we're discussing some potentially dangerous toys you might want to avoid this holiday seasonThe

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4:53

Dunleavy's Reversals and Holiday Travel

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/18

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is urging President-elect Donald Trump to reverse Biden administration policies that he claims have hurt Alaska’s economy.In a 27-page document sent to Trump’s transition team, Dunleavy calls for immediate action, including lifting restrictions on oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reversing protections in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. He also wants federal support restored for a controversial road to the Ambler mining district and

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5:58

Coast Guard, Flood Barriers and Ocean Life

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/17

Outdoor recreation played a significant role in Alaska's economy in 2023, contributing $3.1 billion, or 4.6% of the state’s total economic activity, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s annual Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account report. This share is double the national average The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20), a 420-foot polar icebreaker, returned to Seattle after a 73-day Arctic deployment, where it supported scientific research, training, and search-and-rescue

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6:00

Marine Heatwaves, Hesco Barriers and Public Opinions.

NEWS OF THE NORTH ·

2024/12/16

A battle over bycatch in Alaska’s fisheries has shifted to Prince William Sound, where local tribes and conservationists are calling for stricter rules on a small-scale pollock trawl fishery The proposals, cite bycatch of about 900 king salmon and 900 rockfish each yearThe marine heatwave known as the "Blob" has left a lasting impact on Alaska's common murre population. A newly published study led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Heather Renner reveals that the event caused the

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