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Assembly, school board candidates make cases at televised forum before early voting starts Friday

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Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

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Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

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Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation

National and international media

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Student presentation explores what lay beneath Shakes Glacier

Southeast Alaska news media

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Bigfoot makes guest appearance at Juneau’s first-ever UFO town hall

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Wrangell students present 15 years of Shakes Glacier research

Southeast Alaska news media

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Police blotter for Sept. 14

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Assembly, school board candidates make cases at televised forum before early voting starts Friday

Assembly, school board candidates make cases at televised forum before early voting starts Friday

Assembly, school board candidates make cases at televised forum before early voting starts Friday

3 candidates for 2 school board seats discuss AI in classrooms and absenteeism; 8 Assembly hopefuls in 3 races discuss trust in city government, ICE agent deployments.

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Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

Bigfoot makes guest appearance at Juneau’s first-ever UFO town hall

Bigfoot makes guest appearance at Juneau’s first-ever UFO town hall

Bigfoot makes guest appearance at Juneau’s first-ever UFO town hall

Visits, sales at city museum down by half this summer due to budget cuts, Juneau Assembly told

Visits, sales at city museum down by half this summer due to budget cuts, Juneau Assembly told

Visits, sales at city museum down by half this summer due to budget cuts, Juneau Assembly told

Suicide Basin’s water level drops temporarily, but ‘release is increasingly unlikely at this time,’ says NWS Juneau

Suicide Basin’s water level drops temporarily, but ‘release is increasingly unlikely at this time,’ says NWS Juneau

Suicide Basin’s water level drops temporarily, but ‘release is increasingly unlikely at this time,’ says NWS Juneau

Juneau Suicide Prevention picnic sends waves of hope through annual awareness event

Juneau Suicide Prevention picnic sends waves of hope through annual awareness event

Juneau Suicide Prevention picnic sends waves of hope through annual awareness event

Juneau’s city manager gets raise to $243,462.34, among the highest for municipal leaders in Alaska

Juneau’s city manager gets raise to $243,462.34, among the highest for municipal leaders in Alaska

Juneau’s city manager gets raise to $243,462.34, among the highest for municipal leaders in Alaska

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

Assembly halts proposal requiring nonprofits to charge sales tax on purchases

Assembly halts proposal requiring nonprofits to charge sales tax on purchases

Assembly halts proposal requiring nonprofits to charge sales tax on purchases

Juneau pioneered cruise ship shore power 25 years ago; high costs are hampering efforts to expand beyond original dock

Juneau pioneered cruise ship shore power 25 years ago; high costs are hampering efforts to expand beyond original dock

Juneau pioneered cruise ship shore power 25 years ago; high costs are hampering efforts to expand beyond original dock

Where Juneau Assembly candidates stand on CBJ’s budget, cruise tourism limits and homelessness

Where Juneau Assembly candidates stand on CBJ’s budget, cruise tourism limits and homelessness

Where Juneau Assembly candidates stand on CBJ’s budget, cruise tourism limits and homelessness

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Comparing Trump’s $5,000 dividend to the PFD

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Comparing Trump’s $5,000 dividend to the PFD

Comparing Trump’s $5,000 dividend to the PFD

Elect good people

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Elect good people

Elect good people

Alaskans sent men to Washington who have capitulated

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Alaskans sent men to Washington who have capitulated

Alaskans sent men to Washington who have capitulated

Vote no on Propositions B and C

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Vote no on Propositions B and C

Vote no on Propositions B and C

CBJ can change and gain

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CBJ can change and gain

CBJ can change and gain

Why I’m voting no on Ballot Measure 2

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Why I’m voting no on Ballot Measure 2

Why I’m voting no on Ballot Measure 2

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Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

Top rated Eagles flying to Crimson Bears den

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

JDHS XC boys win at Ketchikan, girls second

JDHS takes big lead early on Colony mistakes, holds on for 41-27 road win

JDHS takes big lead early on Colony mistakes, holds on for 41-27 road win

JDHS takes big lead early on Colony mistakes, holds on for 41-27 road win

Crimson Bears tennis team prepares to host regions

Crimson Bears tennis team prepares to host regions

Crimson Bears tennis team prepares to host regions

Crimson Bears QB Krew Ridle earns honors

Crimson Bears QB Krew Ridle earns honors

Crimson Bears QB Krew Ridle earns honors

Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

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Cooking for Pleasure: Indian style cauliflower and potatoes

Cooking for Pleasure: Indian style cauliflower and potatoes

Cooking for Pleasure: Indian style cauliflower and potatoes

Cooking for Pleasure: Rockfish in a wine cream sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Rockfish in a wine cream sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Rockfish in a wine cream sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Shrimp Quiche

Cooking for Pleasure: Shrimp Quiche

Cooking for Pleasure: Shrimp Quiche

On The Trails: Dike trail observations and nuthatches

On The Trails: Dike trail observations and nuthatches

On The Trails: Dike trail observations and nuthatches

Notes On The News: A big helping hand and facing the big financial gap that remains

Notes On The News: A big helping hand and facing the big financial gap that remains

Notes On The News: A big helping hand and facing the big financial gap that remains

Cooking for Pleasure: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Cooking for Pleasure: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Cooking for Pleasure: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

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Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system

Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system

Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system

Alaskans just voted to limit campaign cash. A second vote could change that.

Alaskans just voted to limit campaign cash. A second vote could change that.

Alaskans just voted to limit campaign cash. A second vote could change that.

Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support

Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support

Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support

Leading candidates in Alaska US House race endorse bycatch limits in fisheries debate

Leading candidates in Alaska US House race endorse bycatch limits in fisheries debate

Leading candidates in Alaska US House race endorse bycatch limits in fisheries debate

Alaska sues North Slope oil and gas operators over three almost-abandoned wells

Alaska sues North Slope oil and gas operators over three almost-abandoned wells

Alaska sues North Slope oil and gas operators over three almost-abandoned wells

Alaska drops cases against American Samoans who checked ‘US citizen’ on voter form

Alaska drops cases against American Samoans who checked ‘US citizen’ on voter form

Alaska drops cases against American Samoans who checked ‘US citizen’ on voter form

GOP candidate for Alaska House challenges her disqualification from primary election

GOP candidate for Alaska House challenges her disqualification from primary election

GOP candidate for Alaska House challenges her disqualification from primary election

Teen who clung to overturned boat for days rescued in Bering Sea

Teen who clung to overturned boat for days rescued in Bering Sea

Teen who clung to overturned boat for days rescued in Bering Sea

Wartime oil prices continue to benefit Alaska’s state treasury, new figures show

Wartime oil prices continue to benefit Alaska’s state treasury, new figures show

Wartime oil prices continue to benefit Alaska’s state treasury, new figures show

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Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation

Anchorage cited as Trump’s HUD seeks homeless grant shift to addiction treatment, enforcement

Anchorage cited as Trump’s HUD seeks homeless grant shift to addiction treatment, enforcement

Anchorage cited as Trump’s HUD seeks homeless grant shift to addiction treatment, enforcement

Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations

Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations

Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute

Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds

Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds

Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s mail voting restrictions

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s mail voting restrictions

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s mail voting restrictions

US citizens flagged in nationwide voter roll search to find noncitizens, whistleblower claims

US citizens flagged in nationwide voter roll search to find noncitizens, whistleblower claims

US citizens flagged in nationwide voter roll search to find noncitizens, whistleblower claims

EPA eliminates limits on climate pollution from power plants

EPA eliminates limits on climate pollution from power plants

EPA eliminates limits on climate pollution from power plants

Impact of new cancer vaccines could be blunted by misinformation, hesitancy

Impact of new cancer vaccines could be blunted by misinformation, hesitancy

Impact of new cancer vaccines could be blunted by misinformation, hesitancy

‘Scenario Choosing’ workshops for Juneau’s Comprehensive Plan start Sept. 30

City and Borough of Juneau

‘Scenario Choosing’ workshops for Juneau’s Comprehensive Plan start Sept. 30

‘Scenario Choosing’ workshops for Juneau’s Comprehensive Plan start Sept. 30

Test of Salmon Creek emergency evacuation sirens at 10 a.m. Sept. 23

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Test of Salmon Creek emergency evacuation sirens at 10 a.m. Sept. 23

Test of Salmon Creek emergency evacuation sirens at 10 a.m. Sept. 23

UAS ‘Evening at Egan’ lectures on Indigenous languages, flood, climate begin Sept. 18

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UAS ‘Evening at Egan’ lectures on Indigenous languages, flood, climate begin Sept. 18

UAS ‘Evening at Egan’ lectures on Indigenous languages, flood, climate begin Sept. 18

Seats open on Juneau Planning Commission and Bartlett hospital board

City and Borough of Juneau

Seats open on Juneau Planning Commission and Bartlett hospital board

Seats open on Juneau Planning Commission and Bartlett hospital board

Resurrection Lutheran Church to celebrate 100 years of history and service

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Resurrection Lutheran Church to celebrate 100 years of history and service

Resurrection Lutheran Church to celebrate 100 years of history and service

Juneau residents invited to share input on 2026 GLOF response Sept. 16

City and Borough of Juneau

Juneau residents invited to share input on 2026 GLOF response Sept. 16

Juneau residents invited to share input on 2026 GLOF response Sept. 16

Sunday is last day to register or change voter information for Oct. 6 municipal election

City and Borough of Juneau

Sunday is last day to register or change voter information for Oct. 6 municipal election

Sunday is last day to register or change voter information for Oct. 6 municipal election

Labor Day picnic hosted by Juneau Central Labor Council on Monday

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Labor Day picnic hosted by Juneau Central Labor Council on Monday

Labor Day picnic hosted by Juneau Central Labor Council on Monday

Systemwide water line flushing to begin this week

City and Borough of Juneau

Systemwide water line flushing to begin this week

Systemwide water line flushing to begin this week

Police blotter for Sept. 14

Police blotter for Sept. 14

Police blotter for Sept. 14

Police blotter for Sept. 13

Police blotter for Sept. 13

Police blotter for Sept. 13

Police blotter for Sept. 12

Police blotter for Sept. 12

Police blotter for Sept. 12

Police blotter for Sept. 11

Police blotter for Sept. 11

Police blotter for Sept. 11

Police blotter for Sept. 10

Police blotter for Sept. 10

Police blotter for Sept. 10

Police blotter for Sept. 9

Police blotter for Sept. 9

Police blotter for Sept. 9

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

Obituary: Steven Winders

Obituary: Steven Winders

Obituary: Steven Winders

Obituary: Captain Thomas Oliver Moore (1947 – 2025)

Obituary: Captain Thomas Oliver Moore (1947 – 2025)

Obituary: Captain Thomas Oliver Moore (1947 – 2025)

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