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Kentucky doctor found dead after vanishing during Alaskan cruise

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Kentucky doctor found dead after vanishing during Alaskan cruise

Coverage: 6 sources

JUNEAU, Ak. (FOX 56) — A University of Kentucky doctor was found dead after she vanished while on an Alaskan cruise, according to safety officials. Marites Buenafe, 62, was last seen around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1. According to Alaska State Troopers, she texted family members to say she planned to hike Gold Ridge to Gastineau Peak. According to an update from the Alaska Department of Public Safety (ADPS) at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, an Alaska …See the Story

Juneau chiropractor accused of assault scheduled to start trial Monday

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Juneau chiropractor accused of assault scheduled to start trial Monday

100% Left coverage: 4 sources

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Backers of new Alaska ballot measure seek to permit ‘magic mushrooms’ and other hallucinogens

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Backers of new Alaska ballot measure seek to permit ‘magic mushrooms’ and other hallucinogens

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

"I voted" stickers are seen on display in the headquarters offices of the Alaska Division of Elections in Juneau on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)A draft ballot measure proposal under review by the Alaska Department of Law would decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and similar psychedelics, allowing home cultivation and personal use, as well as their use for medical and traditional reasons. The measure does not allow c…See the Story

Bill requiring car rental apps to collect Alaska taxes avoids second...

The Alaska State Capitol on March 25, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Alaskans who rent out their cars on platforms like Turo and Getaround are no longer required to collect and submit state rental car taxes themselves. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed a bill mandating that the car-rental platforms collect the tax on [...] The post Bill requiring car rental apps to collect Alaska taxes avoids second… appeared first on Areyo…Taxes · Juneau Read Article

Coast Guard Arctic District welcomes new commander in Juneau ceremony

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The US Coast Guard’s newly renamed Arctic District held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in Juneau, marking a significant leadership transition as Rear Adm. Bob Little assumed command from Rear Adm. Megan Dean. Dean had been in the role since June 9, 2023, and before that was the Coast Guard Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, […] The post Coast Guard Arctic District welcomes new commander in Juneau ceremony appeared first on Must Re…US Coast Guard · Juneau Read Article

Juneau Judge Sentences Eric Mann to 30 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor - Alaska Native News

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

(Juneau, AK) – Monday, Superior Court Judge Larry Woolford sentenced 66-year-old Eric Mann to serve 40 years with 10 years suspended and 15 years of felony probation for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree. Judge Woolford noted this crime is among the most serious that someone can commit and the sentencing range […]Juneau · Juneau Read Article

My Turn: Claiming the flag on the Fourth of July

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Now, here cheering the flag were other immigrants with an uncertain future. What were they cheering about? My Turn: Claiming the flag on the Fourth of July Wire ServiceImmigration · Juneau Read Article

Twelve Alaska Native Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists in 2025 Path to Prosperity Business Competition - Alaska Native News

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two winners will each receive $20,000 to grow their businesses Dzantik’i Heeni (Juneau, Alaska) — The Path to Prosperity (P2P) Business Competition has announced the 12 businesses advancing to the second round of its 2025 competition. Ranging from oyster farms and cultural apparel lines to eco-tourism and construction, these ventures exemplify the innovation and resilience […]Juneau · Juneau Read Article

Threads of the Tongass: The future of pianos and the timber industry

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Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Timber operators say they are in crisis and unique knowledge, products will be lost Threads of the Tongass: The future of pianos and the timber industry Jasz GarrettJuneau · Juneau Read Article

Proposed seasonal sales tax would take advantage of Juneau’s summer tourism

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Cruise ship tourists visit shops in downtown Juneau on Wednesday, July 10, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Juneau Assembly is moving forward with a plan to ask voters this fall whether to implement a new seasonal sales tax system next year. The proposed change is meant to capitalize on the 1.7 million cruise ship visitors that come to town each summer. The new structure would raise sales taxes in the summer months and lower them in the…Taxes · Juneau Read Article

Juneau School Board pays off debt with extra state money as funding uncertainties persist

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The board is paying off food and transportation debt with the additional funding, but it estimates more than $8 million could be cut due to state and federal changes.Juneau · Juneau See the Story