News <p>Gov. Mike Dunleavy compares Alaska to Mississippi data on poverty, per-pupil education spending, and the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress 4th grade reading scores during a press conference on Jan. 31, 2025. Alaska is highlighted in yellow, while Mississippi is in red. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)</p>

Dunleavy vetoes education funding to $500 BSA increase

Per-student funding was increased by $700 in an education bill ed by the Alaska Legislature in May.

By Jacob Dye • June 12, 2025 1:30 am


National Guard begins exercise in Juneau simulating foreign terrorist attacks

Operation ORCA brings 100 personnel to Juneau, disrupts traffic around Capitol.

By Natalie Buttner • June 10, 2025 1:30 am
Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern Kenai Peninsula

Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.

By Delcenia Cosman • June 11, 2025 8:30 am
A long-term dream, realized in miniature

‘Tugster’, a flat-bottom boat replica, measures 14 feet, 10 inches.

By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 11, 2025 8:30 am
‘The Cutting Edge Crew’ wins 2025 Homer Steps Up Challenge

The group chose to donate their $500 win to Homer Little League

By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 12, 2025 2:30 am
Reeling ‘Em In: Tourism season shifts into overdrive on packed...

On weekends, keeping your head on a swivel is a must.

By Nick Varney • June 10, 2025 1:30 am
Leveling up at the Homer library

Summer reading program encourages youth reading and engagement through the summer months.

By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 11, 2025 12:30 pm

Let there be light: The electrifying Frank Rowley — Part...

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A similar version of this two-part story concerning the life of Frank Rowley and the ways in which…

By Clark Fair • June 12, 2025 2:30 am
A (massive) meal made with love

These banana oatmeal energy bars are loaded with nuts and fortified with coconut oil to boost fat and calories.

By Tressa Dale • June 12, 2025 2:30 am
Best Bets

It’s National Certified Nursing Assistants’ Day! June 12 kicks off this year’s CNA Appreciation Week — do you know a…

June 12, 2025 1:30 am
Pets of the Week: Group Photo

Alaska Mindful Paws has plenty of furry friends waiting for their furever home.

June 12, 2025 2:30 am