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Study: PFDs don’t lead to traumatic injury or death

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JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

Crimson Bears win USA SPIRIT Nationals championship in California; coach says she believes it is the first time the team has won the title.

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UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Next stages of Telephone Hill development before Assembly on Monday as final occupants set to leave by Feb. 28

Next stages of Telephone Hill development before Assembly on Monday as final occupants set to leave by Feb. 28

Next stages of Telephone Hill development before Assembly on Monday as final occupants set to leave by Feb. 28

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

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JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

JDHS Nordic ski team finishes state championship competition

JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

JDHS: Yadaa.at Kalé Cheer Team are national champions

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears boys rule home court, banish Kings 76-52

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls complete home sweep over visiting Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears girls declare ‘Warr’ on Lady Kings

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

Crimson Bears unleash ‘fish-trap’ on Kings in Friday 53-41 win

JDHS Cheer team showcasing spirit in California

JDHS Cheer team showcasing spirit in California

JDHS Cheer team showcasing spirit in California

Anna Dale hits career hockey milestone on NCAA DIII college ice

Anna Dale hits career hockey milestone on NCAA DIII college ice

Anna Dale hits career hockey milestone on NCAA DIII college ice

Capitals win Presidents Day Hockey Tournament in Anchorage

Capitals win Presidents Day Hockey Tournament in Anchorage

Capitals win Presidents Day Hockey Tournament in Anchorage

Features

AI Tries To Write The News: Sullivan’s speech to the Legislature; bill to ban police masks

AI Tries To Write The News: Sullivan’s speech to the Legislature; bill to ban police masks

AI Tries To Write The News: Sullivan’s speech to the Legislature; bill to ban police masks

On The Trails: Avian preening behavior

On The Trails: Avian preening behavior

On The Trails: Avian preening behavior

Cooking for Pleasure: Top sirloin roast beef

Cooking for Pleasure: Top sirloin roast beef

Cooking for Pleasure: Top sirloin roast beef

On The Trails: Auke Bay Harbor in February

On The Trails: Auke Bay Harbor in February

On The Trails: Auke Bay Harbor in February

AI Tries To Write The News: Cascade Point Ferry Terminal debate, Dunleavy’s poll ratings

AI Tries To Write The News: Cascade Point Ferry Terminal debate, Dunleavy’s poll ratings

AI Tries To Write The News: Cascade Point Ferry Terminal debate, Dunleavy’s poll ratings

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

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

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

Sustainable Alaska: Lessons from Alaska

Sustainable Alaska: Lessons from Alaska

Sustainable Alaska: Lessons from Alaska

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy fish in tomato sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy fish in tomato sauce

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy fish in tomato sauce

On The Trails: Flying squirrels

On The Trails: Flying squirrels

On The Trails: Flying squirrels

Alaska News

Trump administration to remove decades-old protections from Interior Alaska land

Trump administration to remove decades-old protections from Interior Alaska land

Trump administration to remove decades-old protections from Interior Alaska land

Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Feb. 23, 2026

Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Feb. 23, 2026

Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Feb. 23, 2026

Study: PFDs don’t lead to traumatic injury or death

Study: PFDs don’t lead to traumatic injury or death

Study: PFDs don’t lead to traumatic injury or death

UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling

Alaska’s Department of Corrections spent $24M over budget last year, mostly on staff overtime

Alaska’s Department of Corrections spent $24M over budget last year, mostly on staff overtime

Alaska’s Department of Corrections spent $24M over budget last year, mostly on staff overtime

Anchorage Republican spending lots of his own money in governor’s race, early campaign records show

Anchorage Republican spending lots of his own money in governor’s race, early campaign records show

Anchorage Republican spending lots of his own money in governor’s race, early campaign records show

Alaska legislators press Mt. Edgecumbe officials after over 100 students disenroll this school year

Alaska legislators press Mt. Edgecumbe officials after over 100 students disenroll this school year

Alaska legislators press Mt. Edgecumbe officials after over 100 students disenroll this school year

A major new Arctic oil field prompted a deal to protect caribou. Then Trump officials backed out.

A major new Arctic oil field prompted a deal to protect caribou. Then Trump officials backed out.

A major new Arctic oil field prompted a deal to protect caribou. Then Trump officials backed out.

Alaska Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of campaign ad disclosure statements

Alaska Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of campaign ad disclosure statements

Alaska Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of campaign ad disclosure statements

U.S./International News

Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica reporting

Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica reporting

Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica reporting

School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost

School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost

School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost

Business groups seek quick tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

Business groups seek quick tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

Business groups seek quick tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, he vows to impose them in new ways

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, he vows to impose them in new ways

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, he vows to impose them in new ways

Bipartisan majorities in Western states oppose Trump’s rollback of public lands protections

Bipartisan majorities in Western states oppose Trump’s rollback of public lands protections

Bipartisan majorities in Western states oppose Trump’s rollback of public lands protections

Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable

Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable

Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable

Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year

Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year

Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year

Homeland Security wants social media sites to expose anti-ICE accounts

Homeland Security wants social media sites to expose anti-ICE accounts

Homeland Security wants social media sites to expose anti-ICE accounts

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding

Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears, as US Senate remains stuck on funding

Community

Marine Park improvements to begin March 2

City and Borough of Juneau

Marine Park improvements to begin March 2

Marine Park improvements to begin March 2

CBJ Recycling Center to reopen after equipment repairs completed

City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Recycling Center to reopen after equipment repairs completed

CBJ Recycling Center to reopen after equipment repairs completed

Visitor Industry Task Force meets Feb. 19 on downtown crowding

City and Borough of Juneau

Visitor Industry Task Force meets Feb. 19 on downtown crowding

Visitor Industry Task Force meets Feb. 19 on downtown crowding

SHI launches intermediate Tlingit language course

Sealaska Heritage Institute

SHI launches intermediate Tlingit language course

SHI launches intermediate Tlingit language course

North Douglas Boat Launch closed until further notice due to sinkhole

City and Borough of Juneau

North Douglas Boat Launch closed until further notice due to sinkhole

North Douglas Boat Launch closed until further notice due to sinkhole

Douglas Public Library closed for water mitigation as of Wednesday

City and Borough of Juneau

Douglas Public Library closed for water mitigation as of Wednesday

Douglas Public Library closed for water mitigation as of Wednesday

Assembly makes appointments to Planning Commission and Bartlett Regional Hospital board

City and Borough of Juneau

Assembly makes appointments to Planning Commission and Bartlett Regional Hospital board

Assembly makes appointments to Planning Commission and Bartlett Regional Hospital board

Thanks to those assisting people with housing needs

Community contributor

Thanks to those assisting people with housing needs

Thanks to those assisting people with housing needs

Juneau Crime Line’s ‘December Crimes of the Month’

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Juneau Crime Line’s ‘December Crimes of the Month’

Juneau Crime Line’s ‘December Crimes of the Month’

Police blotter

Police blotter for Feb. 21

Police blotter for Feb. 21

Police blotter for Feb. 21

Police blotter for Feb. 20

Police blotter for Feb. 20

Police blotter for Feb. 20

Police blotter for Feb. 19

Police blotter for Feb. 19

Police blotter for Feb. 19

Police blotter for Feb. 18

Police blotter for Feb. 18

Police blotter for Feb. 18

Police blotter for Feb. 17

Police blotter for Feb. 17

Police blotter for Feb. 17

Police blotter for Feb. 16

Police blotter for Feb. 16

Police blotter for Feb. 16

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: David Marshall Brook (1946 - 2026)

Obituary: David Marshall Brook (1946 - 2026)

Obituary: David Marshall Brook (1946 - 2026)

Obituary: Theodore (Chip) Thoma

Obituary: Theodore (Chip) Thoma

Obituary: Theodore (Chip) Thoma

Obituary: Milton A Brown III

Obituary: Milton A Brown III

Obituary: Milton A Brown III

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