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Ballot Proposition C: Implement 1% seasonal sales tax

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UAS-Sitka waterfront gets mariculture barge

Southeast Alaska news media

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The importance of the sun

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Are we affordable yet?

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Ballot Proposition B: Raise property tax cap to 12 mills

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Why I’m voting for Mary Peltola

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Police blotter for Sept. 22

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Choose CBJ leaders who support growth

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Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Alicia ‘Lisa’ Gassman, Tasha Hotch, Melissa M. Kookesh, Jacqueline L. Pata and Richard J. Peterson are the names on the ballot for Thursday vote at 91st annual Tribal Assembly.

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Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

‘I never met a more tenacious person,’ says cousin of Ryan Jollimore, who died in motorcycle collision last week

‘I never met a more tenacious person,’ says cousin of Ryan Jollimore, who died in motorcycle collision last week

‘I never met a more tenacious person,’ says cousin of Ryan Jollimore, who died in motorcycle collision last week

Assembly to discuss flood solution funding, View Drive buyout, e-bike regulations Monday

Assembly to discuss flood solution funding, View Drive buyout, e-bike regulations Monday

Assembly to discuss flood solution funding, View Drive buyout, e-bike regulations Monday

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

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Are we affordable yet?

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Are we affordable yet?

Are we affordable yet?

Why I’m voting for Mary Peltola

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Why I’m voting for Mary Peltola

Why I’m voting for Mary Peltola

Police blotter for Sept. 22

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Police blotter for Sept. 22

Police blotter for Sept. 22

Choose CBJ leaders who support growth

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Choose CBJ leaders who support growth

Choose CBJ leaders who support growth

Supporting Karla Hart for Assembly

Letter To The Editor

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Supporting Karla Hart for Assembly

Supporting Karla Hart for Assembly

One candidate for governor needs to repeat math class

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One candidate for governor needs to repeat math class

One candidate for governor needs to repeat math class

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Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

Friday gridiron clash a classic West, JDHS rivalry

Friday gridiron clash a classic West, JDHS rivalry

Friday gridiron clash a classic West, JDHS rivalry

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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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A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

Three Alaska gubernatorial candidates endorse plan to restrict Permanent Fund spending

Three Alaska gubernatorial candidates endorse plan to restrict Permanent Fund spending

Three Alaska gubernatorial candidates endorse plan to restrict Permanent Fund spending

Flu and flu-related sickness killed 36 Alaskans last winter

Flu and flu-related sickness killed 36 Alaskans last winter

Flu and flu-related sickness killed 36 Alaskans last winter

Pitched battle for Alaska’s Senate seat is enveloped in a fight over fish

Pitched battle for Alaska’s Senate seat is enveloped in a fight over fish

Pitched battle for Alaska’s Senate seat is enveloped in a fight over fish

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COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

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

The importance of the sun

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The importance of the sun

The importance of the sun

Glacial lake outburst flood debrief survey offered until Oct. 16

City and Borough of Juneau

Glacial lake outburst flood debrief survey offered until Oct. 16

Glacial lake outburst flood debrief survey offered until Oct. 16

CBJ Visitor Industry Task Force extends work, public testimony set for Nov. 5

City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Visitor Industry Task Force extends work, public testimony set for Nov. 5

CBJ Visitor Industry Task Force extends work, public testimony set for Nov. 5

Crimson Bears spikers nip Lady Braves

Crimson Bears spikers nip Lady Braves

Crimson Bears spikers nip Lady Braves

Juneau Community Foundation announces 2026 Arts Vibrancy Endowment artist awards

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Juneau Community Foundation announces 2026 Arts Vibrancy Endowment artist awards

Juneau Community Foundation announces 2026 Arts Vibrancy Endowment artist awards

‘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

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Police blotter for Sept. 16

Police blotter for Sept. 16

Police blotter for Sept. 16

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

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

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