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Police blotter for June 16

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Alaska legislative attorney says US Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution

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Beach testing for fecal bacteria underway in Juneau for second summer in a row

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Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing

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Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end

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Obituary: Katherine A Brown

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Petition to raise Juneau’s property tax cap back to 12 mills gets enough signatures for city clerk review

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Hundreds gather to honor Alaska Native veterans during unveiling of memorial totem pole

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Report: Trump backs off ending ocean monitoring after Murkowski co-leads block of plan in Senate

Report: Trump backs off ending ocean monitoring after Murkowski co-leads block of plan in Senate

Report: Trump backs off ending ocean monitoring after Murkowski co-leads block of plan in Senate

National Science Foundation says expert panel will now determine future of program, which includes ecosystem and climate data collection in Alaska.

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Petition to raise Juneau’s property tax cap back to 12 mills gets enough signatures for city clerk review

Petition to raise Juneau’s property tax cap back to 12 mills gets enough signatures for city clerk review

Petition to raise Juneau’s property tax cap back to 12 mills gets enough signatures for city clerk review

Hundreds gather to honor Alaska Native veterans during unveiling of memorial totem pole

Hundreds gather to honor Alaska Native veterans during unveiling of memorial totem pole

Hundreds gather to honor Alaska Native veterans during unveiling of memorial totem pole

Mountain Rescue Association Conference brings camaraderie and skill sharing to Juneau

Mountain Rescue Association Conference brings camaraderie and skill sharing to Juneau

Mountain Rescue Association Conference brings camaraderie and skill sharing to Juneau

Goldbelt Tram accident due to a series of equipment and operator failures, former managers say

Goldbelt Tram accident due to a series of equipment and operator failures, former managers say

Goldbelt Tram accident due to a series of equipment and operator failures, former managers say

Juneau man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual abuse, publishing materials online

Juneau man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual abuse, publishing materials online

Juneau man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual abuse, publishing materials online

Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

CCFR reminds community of water safety following raft incident on Mendenhall River

CCFR reminds community of water safety following raft incident on Mendenhall River

CCFR reminds community of water safety following raft incident on Mendenhall River

Photojournalism project returns family and friends to sites where people died in officer-involved incidents

Photojournalism project returns family and friends to sites where people died in officer-involved incidents

Photojournalism project returns family and friends to sites where people died in officer-involved incidents

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Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon

Auke Bay Post 25 starts season with four wins over West Post 1

Auke Bay Post 25 starts season with four wins over West Post 1

Auke Bay Post 25 starts season with four wins over West Post 1

Freewheelers roll in season opening road race

Freewheelers roll in season opening road race

Freewheelers roll in season opening road race

Lifelong friends further bonded by goal of English Channel swim

Lifelong friends further bonded by goal of English Channel swim

Lifelong friends further bonded by goal of English Channel swim

Stinky Rats edge Coast Guard across Seacoast Relay marathon distance

Stinky Rats edge Coast Guard across Seacoast Relay marathon distance

Stinky Rats edge Coast Guard across Seacoast Relay marathon distance

Auke Bay Post 25 opens season with all-around team performance

Auke Bay Post 25 opens season with all-around team performance

Auke Bay Post 25 opens season with all-around team performance

Novak, Zellhuber top East Glacier Tangle

Novak, Zellhuber top East Glacier Tangle

Novak, Zellhuber top East Glacier Tangle

Seacoast Relay boasts new mileage addition

Seacoast Relay boasts new mileage addition

Seacoast Relay boasts new mileage addition

Marcus Mendoza receives honor as athlete of the week

Marcus Mendoza receives honor as athlete of the week

Marcus Mendoza receives honor as athlete of the week

Features

On The Trails: Early June observations

On The Trails: Early June observations

On The Trails: Early June observations

On The Trails: Ducks, midges, and flowers

On The Trails: Ducks, midges, and flowers

On The Trails: Ducks, midges, and flowers

Rooted in Community: Juneau-Douglas City Museum preserves town’s past, but faces uncertain future

Rooted in Community: Juneau-Douglas City Museum preserves town’s past, but faces uncertain future

Rooted in Community: Juneau-Douglas City Museum preserves town’s past, but faces uncertain future

Cooking for Pleasure: Two chocolate almond coconut cookie recipes

Cooking for Pleasure: Two chocolate almond coconut cookie recipes

Cooking for Pleasure: Two chocolate almond coconut cookie recipes

On The Trails: Spring in late May

On The Trails: Spring in late May

On The Trails: Spring in late May

Notes On The News: A day editing the Independent

Notes On The News: A day editing the Independent

Notes On The News: A day editing the Independent

On The Trails: Basin Road, jumping mice, calypso orchids

On The Trails: Basin Road, jumping mice, calypso orchids

On The Trails: Basin Road, jumping mice, calypso orchids

Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way

Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way

Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way

Cooking for Pleasure: Baked salmon or halibut in garlic mayonnaise

Cooking for Pleasure: Baked salmon or halibut in garlic mayonnaise

Cooking for Pleasure: Baked salmon or halibut in garlic mayonnaise

Alaska News

Alaska legislative attorney says US Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution

Alaska legislative attorney says US Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution

Alaska legislative attorney says US Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution

Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end

Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end

Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end

For trans-Alaska gas pipeline operator, carbon dioxide may be a lucrative sideline

For trans-Alaska gas pipeline operator, carbon dioxide may be a lucrative sideline

For trans-Alaska gas pipeline operator, carbon dioxide may be a lucrative sideline

Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts

Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts

Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts

Alaska natural gas pipeline dreams stretch over half a century

Alaska natural gas pipeline dreams stretch over half a century

Alaska natural gas pipeline dreams stretch over half a century

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say

Alaska House advances gas pipeline tax break to state Senate for further work

Alaska House advances gas pipeline tax break to state Senate for further work

Alaska House advances gas pipeline tax break to state Senate for further work

New icebreakers are coming to Alaska. Cities need to prepare housing, ports and more.

New icebreakers are coming to Alaska. Cities need to prepare housing, ports and more.

New icebreakers are coming to Alaska. Cities need to prepare housing, ports and more.

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

U.S./International News

Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing

Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing

Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing

Alaska joins FTC to sue trans healthcare nonprofit over gender-affirming treatment

Alaska joins FTC to sue trans healthcare nonprofit over gender-affirming treatment

Alaska joins FTC to sue trans healthcare nonprofit over gender-affirming treatment

Here’s the transcript of US-Iran draft pact to end war

Here’s the transcript of US-Iran draft pact to end war

Here’s the transcript of US-Iran draft pact to end war

More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department

Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department

Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department

Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war

Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war

Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war

Murkowski, Democratic lawmakers try to stop Trump dismantling of $386M ocean observatory project

Murkowski, Democratic lawmakers try to stop Trump dismantling of $386M ocean observatory project

Murkowski, Democratic lawmakers try to stop Trump dismantling of $386M ocean observatory project

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Stocks leap, oil prices drop as US and Iran reach tentative deal on war

Stocks leap, oil prices drop as US and Iran reach tentative deal on war

Stocks leap, oil prices drop as US and Iran reach tentative deal on war

Community

Residents invited to take CBJ emergency operations plan survey

City and Borough of Juneau

Residents invited to take CBJ emergency operations plan survey

Residents invited to take CBJ emergency operations plan survey

Launch of Safe Place sites for youths to seek crisis help scheduled Friday at ZGYC

City and Borough of Juneau

Launch of Safe Place sites for youths to seek crisis help scheduled Friday at ZGYC

Launch of Safe Place sites for youths to seek crisis help scheduled Friday at ZGYC

Juneau Crime Line’s crimes of the month for June

Community contributor

Juneau Crime Line’s crimes of the month for June

Juneau Crime Line’s crimes of the month for June

Kussarts celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

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Kussarts celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Kussarts celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

AARP Alaska honors locals for Older Americans Month and Senior Recognition Day

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AARP Alaska honors locals for Older Americans Month and Senior Recognition Day

AARP Alaska honors locals for Older Americans Month and Senior Recognition Day

Residents invited to June 9 open house on 2026 glacial lake outburst flood

City and Borough of Juneau

Residents invited to June 9 open house on 2026 glacial lake outburst flood

Residents invited to June 9 open house on 2026 glacial lake outburst flood

CBJ Permit Center ‘Planner on Call’ available Mondays and Tuesdays only

City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Permit Center ‘Planner on Call’ available Mondays and Tuesdays only

CBJ Permit Center ‘Planner on Call’ available Mondays and Tuesdays only

Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 1

City and Borough of Juneau

Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 1

Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 1

CBJ reminds public of costs and fines of illegal dumping

CBJ reminds public of costs and fines of illegal dumping

CBJ reminds public of costs and fines of illegal dumping

Police blotter

Police blotter for June 16

Police blotter for June 16

Police blotter for June 16

Police blotter for June 15

Police blotter for June 15

Police blotter for June 15

Police blotter for June 14

Police blotter for June 14

Police blotter for June 14

Police blotter for June 13

Police blotter for June 13

Police blotter for June 13

Police blotter for June 12

Police blotter for June 12

Police blotter for June 12

Police blotter for June 11

Police blotter for June 11

Police blotter for June 11

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Katherine A Brown

Obituary: Katherine A Brown

Obituary: Katherine A Brown

Obituary: David Owen Ritter

Obituary: David Owen Ritter

Obituary: David Owen Ritter

Obituary: Sidney John Smith

Obituary: Sidney John Smith

Obituary: Sidney John Smith

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