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Juneau Assembly tables local ranked choice voting indefinitely

Juneau Assembly tables local ranked choice voting indefinitely

Juneau Assembly tables local ranked choice voting indefinitely

"I just don't think this is the right time to implement this ordinance," says Ella Adkison, who originated proposal to make Juneau the first in Alaska to use the methodology for municipal elections.

Empty Bowls fundraiser for Glory Hall warms to the occasion with record turnout

Empty Bowls fundraiser for Glory Hall warms to the occasion with record turnout

Empty Bowls fundraiser for Glory Hall warms to the occasion with record turnout

JDHS teachers and students share insight on possible JSD funding changes

JDHS teachers and students share insight on possible JSD funding changes

JDHS teachers and students share insight on possible JSD funding changes

JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

Teardown of homeless encampment on Teal Street leaves many with scattered plans

Teardown of homeless encampment on Teal Street leaves many with scattered plans

Teardown of homeless encampment on Teal Street leaves many with scattered plans

Four local lives turned ‘upside down’ by one person’s choice to drive under the influence

Four local lives turned ‘upside down’ by one person’s choice to drive under the influence

Four local lives turned ‘upside down’ by one person’s choice to drive under the influence

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show

Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show

Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show

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JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

JDHS spikers earn Sportsmanship Award at state tournament

JDHS grapplers continue to prosper on northern mats

JDHS grapplers continue to prosper on northern mats

JDHS grapplers continue to prosper on northern mats

Crimson Bears bitten by Cougars at state tournament

Crimson Bears bitten by Cougars at state tournament

Crimson Bears bitten by Cougars at state tournament

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament

Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament

Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament

Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament

JDHS to open state volleyball championships against Dimond

JDHS to open state volleyball championships against Dimond

JDHS to open state volleyball championships against Dimond

Crimson Bears wrestlers dominate home matches

Crimson Bears wrestlers dominate home matches

Crimson Bears wrestlers dominate home matches

JDHS spikers are Region V volleyball champions

JDHS spikers are Region V volleyball champions

JDHS spikers are Region V volleyball champions

Juneau-Douglas girls set new medley relay state swim record

Juneau-Douglas girls set new medley relay state swim record

Juneau-Douglas girls set new medley relay state swim record

Features

Cooking for Pleasure: Pasta with mushroom sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Pasta with mushroom sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Pasta with mushroom sauce

On The Trails: Invasive animals in Juneau

On The Trails: Invasive animals in Juneau

On The Trails: Invasive animals in Juneau

On The Trails: Animal friendships and a surprise on the trail

On The Trails: Animal friendships and a surprise on the trail

On The Trails: Animal friendships and a surprise on the trail

Here's what's happening for First Friday in November

Here's what's happening for First Friday in November

Here's what's happening for First Friday in November

Cooking for Pleasure: Roast Chicken Marinated in Spiced Yogurt

Cooking for Pleasure: Roast Chicken Marinated in Spiced Yogurt

Cooking for Pleasure: Roast Chicken Marinated in Spiced Yogurt

On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves

On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves

On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves

Notes On The News: How the Independent picks columnists

Notes On The News: How the Independent picks columnists

Notes On The News: How the Independent picks columnists

AI Tries To Write The News: Juneau certifies election winners, ranks ‘fourth-safest’ in study of US cities

AI Tries To Write The News: Juneau certifies election winners, ranks ‘fourth-safest’ in study of US cities

AI Tries To Write The News: Juneau certifies election winners, ranks ‘fourth-safest’ in study of US cities

Alaska Science Forum: Hair ice enlivens an extended fall

Alaska Science Forum: Hair ice enlivens an extended fall

Alaska Science Forum: Hair ice enlivens an extended fall

Alaska News

Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say

Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say

Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say

Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’

Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’

Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’

Fight over possible gold mine looms inside one of Alaska’s national parks

Fight over possible gold mine looms inside one of Alaska’s national parks

Fight over possible gold mine looms inside one of Alaska’s national parks

UA projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal year

UA projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal year

UA projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal year

Alaska Republican Senator Shelley Hughes resigns to pursue gubernatorial campaign

Alaska Republican Senator Shelley Hughes resigns to pursue gubernatorial campaign

Alaska Republican Senator Shelley Hughes resigns to pursue gubernatorial campaign

Anchorage experimenting with smartphone voting

Anchorage experimenting with smartphone voting

Anchorage experimenting with smartphone voting

Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.

Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.

Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.

Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge

Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge

Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

U.S./International News

Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say

Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say

Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say

FEMA chief resigns as Trump administration prepared to oust him

FEMA chief resigns as Trump administration prepared to oust him

FEMA chief resigns as Trump administration prepared to oust him

Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Shutdown ends, but more federal chaos looms for states

Shutdown ends, but more federal chaos looms for states

Shutdown ends, but more federal chaos looms for states

As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

Government to reopen after 43 days: US House sends bill to Trump ending record shutdown

Government to reopen after 43 days: US House sends bill to Trump ending record shutdown

Government to reopen after 43 days: US House sends bill to Trump ending record shutdown

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

Thousands of Epstein files released by GOP lawmakers

Thousands of Epstein files released by GOP lawmakers

Thousands of Epstein files released by GOP lawmakers

Congress pushes hemp crackdown after pressure from states, marijuana industry

Congress pushes hemp crackdown after pressure from states, marijuana industry

Congress pushes hemp crackdown after pressure from states, marijuana industry

Community

Special glacial lake outburst flood Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 30

City and Borough of Juneau

Special glacial lake outburst flood Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 30

Special glacial lake outburst flood Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 30

Juneau Futures public workshops on Nov. 6, 10 and 19

City and Borough of Juneau

Juneau Futures public workshops on Nov. 6, 10 and 19

Juneau Futures public workshops on Nov. 6, 10 and 19

SHI lecture to uncover story of Alaska Native Surrealist

Sealaska Heritage Institute

SHI lecture to uncover story of Alaska Native Surrealist

SHI lecture to uncover story of Alaska Native Surrealist

Artists sought for spring meditation exhibit

Community contributor

Artists sought for spring meditation exhibit

Artists sought for spring meditation exhibit

Senior Moments: A profile of Juneau’s senior community and programs

City and Borough of Juneau

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces quarterly Fireweed Award recipients

Bartlett Regional Hospital

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces quarterly Fireweed Award recipients

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces quarterly Fireweed Award recipients

Public meeting for Aurora Harbor drive-down float design on Oct. 15

City and Borough of Juneau

Public meeting for Aurora Harbor drive-down float design on Oct. 15

Public meeting for Aurora Harbor drive-down float design on Oct. 15

SHI to name new Indigenous Science Building, dedicate new pole for totem park Monday

Sealaska Heritage Institute

SHI to name new Indigenous Science Building, dedicate new pole for totem park Monday

SHI to name new Indigenous Science Building, dedicate new pole for totem park Monday

Rotary’s 14th annual Capital Brewfest a toast to community

Community contributor

Rotary’s 14th annual Capital Brewfest a toast to community

Rotary’s 14th annual Capital Brewfest a toast to community

Police blotter

Police blotter for Nov. 16

Police blotter for Nov. 16

Police blotter for Nov. 16

Police blotter for Nov. 15

Police blotter for Nov. 15

Police blotter for Nov. 15

Police blotter for Nov. 14

Police blotter for Nov. 14

Police blotter for Nov. 14

Police blotter for Nov. 13

Police blotter for Nov. 13

Police blotter for Nov. 13

Police blotter for Nov. 12

Police blotter for Nov. 12

Police blotter for Nov. 12

Police blotter for Nov. 11

Police blotter for Nov. 11

Police blotter for Nov. 11

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Andrew Dean Massey, 68

Obituary: Andrew Dean Massey, 68

Obituary: Andrew Dean Massey, 68

Obituary: Jack Whitman 1955-2025

Obituary: Jack Whitman 1955-2025

Obituary: Jack Whitman 1955-2025

Obituary: Dr. David B. Robinson

Obituary: Dr. David B. Robinson

Obituary: Dr. David B. Robinson

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