Day: January 23, 2024

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – At this time, Parks & Rec facilities are scheduled to open no earlier than 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24. Expected opening times are: Depending on…

Different mixes of energy sources could result in renewables supplying between 70% and 96% electrical power by 2050, UAF group’s analysis finds By: Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon Alaska’s most populous…

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Earlier this week, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declared Janurary 21st thru 27th as Alaska School Choice Week. Here is the full proclamation: WHEREAS, all children in…

Officials say overtime, new online application could eliminate backlog in February By: Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon The state government has again made headway in reducing the number of Alaskans waiting…

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Department of Transportation has temporarily reopened Thane Road for traffic. DOT had previously closed the road last night due to the avalanche risk.  Following this…

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Juneau’s Avalanche warning is still high as the second winter storm in two weeks continues. In the avalanche advisory, issued by Tom Mattice each morning, it’s…

The latest version of Senate Bill 140 contains far less new funding than school districts have requested By: James Brooks, Alaska Beacon The Alaska Legislature’s big education funding bill will…

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The City and Borough of Juneau has closed all of its offices and facilities today due to the continuing winter storm affecting the Juneau area. The…

A January 30th pretrial hearing is scheduled for 44 year old Richard Gabriel Lopez.

A $37 million expansion at Hope Baking Company will create 266 new jobs in Hempstead county over the next two years.