Officials say the policy reduces barriers to housing and helps people maintain stability and dignity during tough times.

Silvia Kleinova, 48, filed for permanent residency in the United States in November 2021 based on her accomplishments in sled dog racing. Under U.S. immigration law, green cards can be granted to immigrants at the top of their field in athletics under the extraordinary ability classification.

The move doesn't stop the project, but it will likely delay the demolition by at least a few months, if not longer.

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola announced that her campaign raised $8.9 million in the first quarter of the year, a record for any U.S. Senate campaign in Alaska.

The Juneau School District and Juneau Education Association came to a tentative agreement last month, and union members approved the contract last week.

Earlier this week, a USDA spokesperson applauded the drop in SNAP participation, noting the program’s rolls had fallen below 40 million for the first time since the pandemic.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is responsible for a huge share of intel collected by the U.S. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are worried it enables warrantless spying on U.S. citizens.

Bartlett Regional Hospital has temporarily moved its emergency room entrance in preparation for the $13.5 million project.

The Alaska House approves its version of the state budget, including the proposed PFD amount.