Alaska does not have an immigration detention center — the closest is in Tacoma, Washington. Two full-time U.S. Border Patrol ...

The Alaska House majority on Friday chose to slow down a major school funding boost its members had previously expedited ...

Amid proposals to electrify Juneau’s cruise docks and build a new hydroelectric plant, one of the area’s major mines has a ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas ...

At a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, the congressman called the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ current five to ...

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Bipartisan House majority members say a big school funding boost is urgently needed, with the state’s education system in ...

There's one important thing everyone forgets to do before booking a cruise. Fix this one mistake and it will help you choose ...

A working group of legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s staff is set to meet again Tuesday to try to reach an education deal.

You may recognize the voice of Ken French, the man behind Crews Chevrolet's often heard marketing line - "You've got a friend ...

Today our contributor Karen of Alaska Trippers is sharing her family’s favorite things to do in Juneau with kids. The visit ...

Advocates want the Alaska Legislature to again pass a child care measure that is being challenged in court, along with additional help for the beleaguered sector. Legislators last year approved Senate ...