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Alaska school districts that have grown to rely on international teacher hires are likely to do without them this year, even after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s fee hikes for highly skilled worker visas on Monday.

Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late - Alaska First Media

A Juneau woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on North Douglas Highway.

A woman has died following a single vehicle collision on Douglas Highway - Alaska First Media A Juneau woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on North Douglas Highway. The full information release by the Juneau Police Department can be found below.

An update from Juneau Police Department: Fatality on Douglas Highway.

Alaska lawmakers, meeting in a special session, advanced a bill intended to spur construction of a long-desired pipeline carrying natural gas from the North Slope to markets.

Alaska House committee advances gas pipeline tax bill sought by governor, Glenfarne - Alaska First Media By: Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon Alaska lawmakers, meeting in a special session, advanced a bill intended to spur construction of a long-desired pipeline carrying natural gas from the North Slope to markets. The legislature’s House Finance Committee approved the bill, House Bill 381, which would l...

Congratulations to this week’s Backyard BBQ Contest winner, Julie Coffin!

Julie captured the true Southeast Alaska summer spirit with BBQ chicken during a short sunshine break in Juneau. Around here, when the sun shows up, you fire up the grill.

Thanks for sharing your backyard BBQ moment, Julie!

Want to be our next weekly winner? Upload a photo of you enjoying summer on your patio, deck or backyard burgers on the grill, family around the table, friends by the fire pit, or just soaking up a little Alaska sunshine.

Weekly prizes are from Jerry’s Meats, Glacier Gardens, Gas n Go and Landscape Alaska and every entry qualifies for the monthly grand prize: a brand-new BBQ from Western Auto Marine.

Fire up the grill, pull up a chair and show us how Southeast Alaska does summer.

The Alaska lieutenant governor’s office, which oversees state elections, announced an investigation into the validity of a U.S. Senate candidate from Petersburg following complaints from Alaska’s incumbent senator with the same name, Dan Sullivan.

Dan Sullivan of Petersburg defends run for Alaska’s U.S. Senate against state investigation - Alaska First Media Alaska’s lieutenant governor launched an investigation into the U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, questioning whether there is a ‘deliberate intent to confuse voters’Alaska’s lieutenant governor launched an investigation into the U.S. Senate candidate with the same n...

Single vehicle accident. 4300 block North Douglas Hwy.
Photo courtesy of Steve Allwine Sr.

Juneau residents had the opportunity to learn more about preparing for this year’s glacial lake outburst flood at a community open house last night.

City, Tribal and Federal leaders united to boost flood preparedness at community open house - Alaska First Media

As the Juneau Media Center puts the finishing touches on its new home in the Mendenhall Mall, Managing owner Cliff created a corner for kids in our family friendly space. Turns out the process was reminiscent of all nighter Christmas Eves of the past….