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It’s time to end the failed experiment with ranked choice voting

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

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Second release from Suicide Basin this year underway; peak river level of about 10 ft. forecast

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Police blotter for Sept. 29

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Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds

National and international media

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Tlingit and Haida sovereignty debate in Haines court, borough admin says no policy change forthcoming

Southeast Alaska news media

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New federal K-12 voucher program set to take effect in January

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Second release from Suicide Basin this year underway; peak river level of about 10 ft. forecast

Second release from Suicide Basin this year underway; peak river level of about 10 ft. forecast

Second release from Suicide Basin this year underway; peak river level of about 10 ft. forecast

Crest expected Friday afternoon, according to National Weather Service; basin on Wednesday was 1,189 feet, well below 1,347-foot overtopping level.

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

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

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

Niven, Kelly top fundraisers in competitive Assembly races a week before Juneau’s election

Niven, Kelly top fundraisers in competitive Assembly races a week before Juneau’s election

Niven, Kelly top fundraisers in competitive Assembly races a week before Juneau’s election

Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

In photos: Orange Shirt Day

In photos: Orange Shirt Day

In photos: Orange Shirt Day

South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

Trio of gubernatorial candidates offer visions on ferries, mining, tourism to Southeast leaders

Trio of gubernatorial candidates offer visions on ferries, mining, tourism to Southeast leaders

Trio of gubernatorial candidates offer visions on ferries, mining, tourism to Southeast leaders

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

Orange Shirt Day recounts trauma of boarding schools, looks toward cultural revitalization

Orange Shirt Day recounts trauma of boarding schools, looks toward cultural revitalization

Orange Shirt Day recounts trauma of boarding schools, looks toward cultural revitalization

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Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

Crimson Bears welcome Golden Bears in regular season finale

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Community runners last to run in the rain in season finale

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

Youth runners attack cross-country club meet

JDHS tennis team selects players to compete at state

JDHS tennis team selects players to compete at state

JDHS tennis team selects players to compete at state

Crimson Bears ready to volley in final home match

Crimson Bears ready to volley in final home match

Crimson Bears ready to volley in final home match

Crimson Bears nipped by Lynx on the road

Crimson Bears nipped by Lynx on the road

Crimson Bears nipped by Lynx on the road

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Cooking for Pleasure: French Apple Pie

Cooking for Pleasure: French Apple Pie

Cooking for Pleasure: French Apple Pie

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

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South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

South Korea on $54B for Alaska gasline: ‘we will not proceed unless the project is commercially viable’

Alaska prepares to surrender some Statehood Act land claims as it nears 105 million-acre goal

Alaska prepares to surrender some Statehood Act land claims as it nears 105 million-acre goal

Alaska prepares to surrender some Statehood Act land claims as it nears 105 million-acre goal

Backpack edges past Dancing Queen to win the Fat Bear Week title

Backpack edges past Dancing Queen to win the Fat Bear Week title

Backpack edges past Dancing Queen to win the Fat Bear Week title

Trump to unveil $54B South Korea pledge in Alaska gasline amidst tight Senate race

Trump to unveil $54B South Korea pledge in Alaska gasline amidst tight Senate race

Trump to unveil $54B South Korea pledge in Alaska gasline amidst tight Senate race

Bristol Bay salmon return about average this year, with higher prices paid to fishers

Bristol Bay salmon return about average this year, with higher prices paid to fishers

Bristol Bay salmon return about average this year, with higher prices paid to fishers

Trump to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG, other projects, sources say

Trump to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG, other projects, sources say

Trump to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG, other projects, sources say

Donlin dam failure could put lives at risk and harm fish habitat, study says

Donlin dam failure could put lives at risk and harm fish habitat, study says

Donlin dam failure could put lives at risk and harm fish habitat, study says

Judge considers whether to overrule Alaska’s lieutenant governor on candidate’s eligibility

Judge considers whether to overrule Alaska’s lieutenant governor on candidate’s eligibility

Judge considers whether to overrule Alaska’s lieutenant governor on candidate’s eligibility

Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI

Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI

Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI

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Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds

New federal K-12 voucher program set to take effect in January

New federal K-12 voucher program set to take effect in January

New federal K-12 voucher program set to take effect in January

Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' causing homelessness program upheaval

Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' causing homelessness program upheaval

Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' causing homelessness program upheaval

Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

US ban on $1B of Canadian imports goes into effect

US ban on $1B of Canadian imports goes into effect

US ban on $1B of Canadian imports goes into effect

Trump thwarted in hunt for rare noncitizen voters as midterms near

Trump thwarted in hunt for rare noncitizen voters as midterms near

Trump thwarted in hunt for rare noncitizen voters as midterms near

30 ideas for fixing US schools, ranked by experts

30 ideas for fixing US schools, ranked by experts

30 ideas for fixing US schools, ranked by experts

K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says

K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says

K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says

Supreme Court lets Trump administration purge voters using revamped eligibility database, for now

Supreme Court lets Trump administration purge voters using revamped eligibility database, for now

Supreme Court lets Trump administration purge voters using revamped eligibility database, for now

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is closing for maintenance over winter

U.S. Forest Service

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is closing for maintenance over winter

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is closing for maintenance over winter

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

Community contributor

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

University of Alaska Southeast

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

Police blotter for Sept. 29

Police blotter for Sept. 29

Police blotter for Sept. 29

Police blotter for Sept. 28

Police blotter for Sept. 28

Police blotter for Sept. 28

Police blotter for Sept. 27

Police blotter for Sept. 27

Police blotter for Sept. 27

Police blotter for Sept. 26

Police blotter for Sept. 26

Police blotter for Sept. 26

Police blotter for Sept. 25

Police blotter for Sept. 25

Police blotter for Sept. 25

Police blotter for Sept. 24

Police blotter for Sept. 24

Police blotter for Sept. 24

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Betty Jo Abel

Obituary: Betty Jo Abel

Obituary: Betty Jo Abel

Obituary: Ric Iannolino

Obituary: Ric Iannolino

Obituary: Ric Iannolino

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

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