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Federal court decides not to scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan after legal violation

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Letter: Memorial Day remembrance

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Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska

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West Coast and Alaska will pay a price for Trump’s war

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Haines grad designs pioneering hybrid fishing vessel

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Curveball vote could snarl effort to reimpose campaign finance restrictions in Alaska

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Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

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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

Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association honors 120th anniversary Friday ahead of grand ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30.

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Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

34th Alaska Legislature ends regular session after passing dozens of bills on final day; special session on gas line starts Thursday

34th Alaska Legislature ends regular session after passing dozens of bills on final day; special session on gas line starts Thursday

34th Alaska Legislature ends regular session after passing dozens of bills on final day; special session on gas line starts Thursday

Goldbelt Tram season ticket holders get refunds due to shutdown after accident, reopening date uncertain

Goldbelt Tram season ticket holders get refunds due to shutdown after accident, reopening date uncertain

Goldbelt Tram season ticket holders get refunds due to shutdown after accident, reopening date uncertain

‘Mini-bus’ education funding and policy bill passes Legislature on last day of session

‘Mini-bus’ education funding and policy bill passes Legislature on last day of session

‘Mini-bus’ education funding and policy bill passes Legislature on last day of session

Crime package combining bills for a wide range of offenses passes Legislature

Crime package combining bills for a wide range of offenses passes Legislature

Crime package combining bills for a wide range of offenses passes Legislature

Long list of bills from budget to snow classics before legislators on final day of regular legislative session

Long list of bills from budget to snow classics before legislators on final day of regular legislative session

Long list of bills from budget to snow classics before legislators on final day of regular legislative session

Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges

Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges

Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

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Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

Crimson Bears girls honors seniors with 6-0 win over Kings

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Raynona Fraker signs to defend Edmonds College pitch

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

Crimson Bears girls soccer to celebrate seniors on Wednesday

Peyton Wheeler signs to play soccer at Peninsula College

Peyton Wheeler signs to play soccer at Peninsula College

Peyton Wheeler signs to play soccer at Peninsula College

Crimson Bears boys soccer team saves season

Crimson Bears boys soccer team saves season

Crimson Bears boys soccer team saves season

JDHS soccer girls battle to 1-1 tie at Wasilla

JDHS soccer girls battle to 1-1 tie at Wasilla

JDHS soccer girls battle to 1-1 tie at Wasilla

Crimson Bears softball team splits at Sitka

Crimson Bears softball team splits at Sitka

Crimson Bears softball team splits at Sitka

JDHS baseball team sweeps Ketchikan

JDHS baseball team sweeps Ketchikan

JDHS baseball team sweeps Ketchikan

Capital City Invitational ends with high state stakes set

Capital City Invitational ends with high state stakes set

Capital City Invitational ends with high state stakes set

Features

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

On The Trails: On the Outer Point Trail

On The Trails: On the Outer Point Trail

On The Trails: On the Outer Point Trail

Sustainable Alaska: Rapid response

Sustainable Alaska: Rapid response

Sustainable Alaska: Rapid response

Pure Sole: Little League needs more than just youth players

Pure Sole: Little League needs more than just youth players

Pure Sole: Little League needs more than just youth players

On The Trails: Swifts, toads, and others

On The Trails: Swifts, toads, and others

On The Trails: Swifts, toads, and others

Notes On The News: Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson

Notes On The News: Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson

Notes On The News: Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson

Cooking for Pleasure: Stir-fried veggies with pasta

Cooking for Pleasure: Stir-fried veggies with pasta

Cooking for Pleasure: Stir-fried veggies with pasta

On The Trails: Spring has sprung

On The Trails: Spring has sprung

On The Trails: Spring has sprung

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Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska

Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska

Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska

Curveball vote could snarl effort to reimpose campaign finance restrictions in Alaska

Curveball vote could snarl effort to reimpose campaign finance restrictions in Alaska

Curveball vote could snarl effort to reimpose campaign finance restrictions in Alaska

Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide

Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide

Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide

Alaska Legislature’s last-day action could cancel campaign-finance ballot measure

Alaska Legislature’s last-day action could cancel campaign-finance ballot measure

Alaska Legislature’s last-day action could cancel campaign-finance ballot measure

For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session

How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session

How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session

Convicted Alaska felon gets $1M a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

Convicted Alaska felon gets $1M a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

Convicted Alaska felon gets $1M a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals

Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030

Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030

Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030

U.S./International News

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

DOJ announces $1.776B fund for Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

DOJ announces $1.776B fund for Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

DOJ announces $1.776B fund for Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge

The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.

The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.

The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds

State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds

State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Murkowski becomes 3rd GOP senator to vote to end Iran war

Murkowski becomes 3rd GOP senator to vote to end Iran war

Murkowski becomes 3rd GOP senator to vote to end Iran war

Community

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

CBJ Docks & Harbors Celebrates National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day

City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Docks & Harbors Celebrates National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day

CBJ Docks & Harbors Celebrates National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day

Kaycee Parady selected as national youth delegate for 2026 Washington Youth Summit in D.C.

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Kaycee Parady selected as national youth delegate for 2026 Washington Youth Summit in D.C.

Kaycee Parady selected as national youth delegate for 2026 Washington Youth Summit in D.C.

Juneau Dance Theatre to present classical comic ballet 'Coppelia' this weekend

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Juneau Dance Theatre to present classical comic ballet 'Coppelia' this weekend

Juneau Dance Theatre to present classical comic ballet 'Coppelia' this weekend

Capital Transit summer service begins May 4

City and Borough of Juneau

Capital Transit summer service begins May 4

Capital Transit summer service begins May 4

Friends of the Flags completes annual installation

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Friends of the Flags completes annual installation

Friends of the Flags completes annual installation

Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund 2026 grant application period is now open

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Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund 2026 grant application period is now open

Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund 2026 grant application period is now open

Bartlett Regional Hospital moves emergency entrance during construction

Bartlett Regional Hospital

Bartlett Regional Hospital moves emergency entrance during construction

Bartlett Regional Hospital moves emergency entrance during construction

The Juneau Piano Series concert is coming up on April 24th

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The Juneau Piano Series concert is coming up on April 24th

The Juneau Piano Series concert is coming up on April 24th

Police blotter

Police blotter for May 19

Police blotter for May 19

Police blotter for May 19

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Police blotter for May 18

Police blotter for May 18

Police blotter for May 17

Police blotter for May 17

Police blotter for May 17

Police blotter for May 16

Police blotter for May 16

Police blotter for May 16

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Police blotter for May 15

Police blotter for May 15

Police blotter for May 14

Police blotter for May 14

Police blotter for May 14

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: John A. Walsh (Feb. 24, 1967 – Feb. 22, 2026)

Obituary: John A. Walsh (Feb. 24, 1967 – Feb. 22, 2026)

Obituary: John A. Walsh (Feb. 24, 1967 – Feb. 22, 2026)

Obituary: Ryan Patrick Ward

Obituary: Ryan Patrick Ward

Obituary: Ryan Patrick Ward

Obituary: Joan Franceska Wahto

Obituary: Joan Franceska Wahto

Obituary: Joan Franceska Wahto

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