As Alaska’s glaciers continue their retreat, an Alaskan returns to the first one she loved to explore what remains — and what’s at stake.

The pope offered a message of love and communion during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes.

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is set to approve a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend in this year’s budget.

The dividend was among the biggest items in a budget that will fund Alaska state services from July this year through June ...