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Police blotter for Aug. 19

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With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question

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The fears unbecoming of a retired Marine colonel

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Juneau finalist for Haines police position withdraws application

Southeast Alaska news media

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2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska

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Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe

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Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives

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Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers

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Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe

Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe

Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe

‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’

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Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives

Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives

Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives

Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers

Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers

Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers

JDHS volleyball team set for season play

JDHS volleyball team set for season play

JDHS volleyball team set for season play

Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public

Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public

Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public

DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown

DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown

DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Camaraderie through competition; seven US Coast Guard crews vie in Buoy Tender Olympics

Camaraderie through competition; seven US Coast Guard crews vie in Buoy Tender Olympics

Camaraderie through competition; seven US Coast Guard crews vie in Buoy Tender Olympics

Primary takeaways: Peltola has solid lead on Sen. Sullivan, governor’s race may depend on who is willing to drop out

Primary takeaways: Peltola has solid lead on Sen. Sullivan, governor’s race may depend on who is willing to drop out

Primary takeaways: Peltola has solid lead on Sen. Sullivan, governor’s race may depend on who is willing to drop out

Initial assessment of 2026 glacial lake outburst flood confirms less damage than last year

Initial assessment of 2026 glacial lake outburst flood confirms less damage than last year

Initial assessment of 2026 glacial lake outburst flood confirms less damage than last year

Southeast Alaska voters say state transportation, education and high cost of living are issues important to them in state primary elections

Southeast Alaska voters say state transportation, education and high cost of living are issues important to them in state primary elections

Southeast Alaska voters say state transportation, education and high cost of living are issues important to them in state primary elections

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JDHS volleyball team set for season play

JDHS volleyball team set for season play

JDHS volleyball team set for season play

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind

Crimson Bears football cheerleaders face new challenges

Crimson Bears football cheerleaders face new challenges

Crimson Bears football cheerleaders face new challenges

Crimson Bears lose 16-6 on Wolverines’ gridiron in season opener

Crimson Bears lose 16-6 on Wolverines’ gridiron in season opener

Crimson Bears lose 16-6 on Wolverines’ gridiron in season opener

Juneau’s 5-kilometer runners race through the sun on Saturday

Juneau’s 5-kilometer runners race through the sun on Saturday

Juneau’s 5-kilometer runners race through the sun on Saturday

‘A lot of firsts’ at 35th Annual Beat the Odds Event

‘A lot of firsts’ at 35th Annual Beat the Odds Event

‘A lot of firsts’ at 35th Annual Beat the Odds Event

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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

On The Trails: Two little mysteries

On The Trails: Two little mysteries

On The Trails: Two little mysteries

AI Tries To Write The News: Is proposed fee hike at Mendenhall Glacier paying for time travel?

AI Tries To Write The News: Is proposed fee hike at Mendenhall Glacier paying for time travel?

AI Tries To Write The News: Is proposed fee hike at Mendenhall Glacier paying for time travel?

On The Trails: Gunnels and others

On The Trails: Gunnels and others

On The Trails: Gunnels and others

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy char-grilled Turkish meat patties

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy char-grilled Turkish meat patties

Cooking for Pleasure: Spicy char-grilled Turkish meat patties

With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question

With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question

With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question

2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska

2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska

2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska

Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years

Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years

Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years

All incumbents appear likely to advance in Alaska House and Senate primaries

All incumbents appear likely to advance in Alaska House and Senate primaries

All incumbents appear likely to advance in Alaska House and Senate primaries

Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1

Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1

Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1

Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems

Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems

Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems

Polls open at 7 a.m. on Alaska’s pick-one, top-four statewide primary election day

Polls open at 7 a.m. on Alaska’s pick-one, top-four statewide primary election day

Polls open at 7 a.m. on Alaska’s pick-one, top-four statewide primary election day

5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election

5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election

5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election

Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use

Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use

Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use

U.S. / International News

US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

Federal judge halts proposed HHS changes to teen pregnancy prevention program

Federal judge halts proposed HHS changes to teen pregnancy prevention program

Federal judge halts proposed HHS changes to teen pregnancy prevention program

Trump seeks nationwide repeal of ‘roadless rule’

Trump seeks nationwide repeal of ‘roadless rule’

Trump seeks nationwide repeal of ‘roadless rule’

What to expect in Alaska’s state primary

What to expect in Alaska’s state primary

What to expect in Alaska’s state primary

‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths

‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths

‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths

Trump tells Americans to accept higher gas prices

Trump tells Americans to accept higher gas prices

Trump tells Americans to accept higher gas prices

Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data say otherwise.

Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data say otherwise.

Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data say otherwise.

Peltola says ‘no thanks’ to Kamala Harris’s support

Peltola says ‘no thanks’ to Kamala Harris’s support

Peltola says ‘no thanks’ to Kamala Harris’s support

States move to fortify elections against Trump

States move to fortify elections against Trump

States move to fortify elections against Trump

Learn about community Development Block Grants at Aug. 17 public meeting

City and Borough of Juneau

Learn about community Development Block Grants at Aug. 17 public meeting

Learn about community Development Block Grants at Aug. 17 public meeting

Letter Of Thanks: 2026 GLOF is almost a wrap, so many people to thank

Community contributor

Letter Of Thanks: 2026 GLOF is almost a wrap, so many people to thank

Letter Of Thanks: 2026 GLOF is almost a wrap, so many people to thank

Juneau CrimeStoppers’ ‘August Crimes of the Month’

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Juneau CrimeStoppers’ ‘August Crimes of the Month’

Juneau CrimeStoppers’ ‘August Crimes of the Month’

Letter of thanks: To Bartlett hospice team

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Letter of thanks: To Bartlett hospice team

Letter of thanks: To Bartlett hospice team

Juneau Community Foundation’s Artist Awards applications being accepted until Aug. 15

Community contributor

Juneau Community Foundation’s Artist Awards applications being accepted until Aug. 15

Juneau Community Foundation’s Artist Awards applications being accepted until Aug. 15

Holy Trinity consecration and dedication celebration on Aug. 9

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Holy Trinity consecration and dedication celebration on Aug. 9

Holy Trinity consecration and dedication celebration on Aug. 9

The ‘90-Day Native’ food challenge

Mary Catharine Martin

The ‘90-Day Native’ food challenge

The ‘90-Day Native’ food challenge

North Franklin construction postponed, Taku Boulevard construction begins Aug. 3

City and Borough of Juneau

North Franklin construction postponed, Taku Boulevard construction begins Aug. 3

North Franklin construction postponed, Taku Boulevard construction begins Aug. 3

Juneau federal court clerk’s office closed Wednesday due to staffing shortage

Community contributor

Juneau federal court clerk’s office closed Wednesday due to staffing shortage

Juneau federal court clerk’s office closed Wednesday due to staffing shortage

Police blotter for Aug. 19

Police blotter for Aug. 19

Police blotter for Aug. 19

Police blotter for Aug. 18

Police blotter for Aug. 18

Police blotter for Aug. 18

Police blotter for Aug. 17

Police blotter for Aug. 17

Police blotter for Aug. 17

Police blotter for Aug. 16

Police blotter for Aug. 16

Police blotter for Aug. 16

Police blotter for Aug. 15

Police blotter for Aug. 15

Police blotter for Aug. 15

Police blotter for Aug. 14

Police blotter for Aug. 14

Police blotter for Aug. 14

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Stephen (Steve) Seymour

Obituary: Stephen (Steve) Seymour

Obituary: Stephen (Steve) Seymour

Obituary: Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge

Obituary: Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge

Obituary: Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge

Death Notice: Jean Overstreet

Death Notice: Jean Overstreet

Death Notice: Jean Overstreet

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