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As Alaska fuel costs spike, this state agency chose three tiny villages for $25,000 relief checks

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WalletHub says Juneau is safest city in the US — in part because it has the second-lowest flood risk

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A day after ‘No Kings,’ Alaska GOP leaders tell prospective poll watchers Democrats are trying to rig election

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Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt

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Bear killings in US skyrocket as garbage, birdfeeders draw them into conflict

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Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

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Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

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WalletHub says Juneau is safest city in the US — in part because it has the second-lowest flood risk

WalletHub says Juneau is safest city in the US — in part because it has the second-lowest flood risk

WalletHub says Juneau is safest city in the US — in part because it has the second-lowest flood risk

Rating similar to #4 rank a year ago omits risk of glacial flooding; current study also ranks Juneau 46th of 182 cities in home and community safety.

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A day after ‘No Kings,’ Alaska GOP leaders tell prospective poll watchers Democrats are trying to rig election

A day after ‘No Kings,’ Alaska GOP leaders tell prospective poll watchers Democrats are trying to rig election

A day after ‘No Kings,’ Alaska GOP leaders tell prospective poll watchers Democrats are trying to rig election

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Downed power line in Lemon Creek knocks out electricity to much of Juneau on Sunday

Downed power line in Lemon Creek knocks out electricity to much of Juneau on Sunday

Downed power line in Lemon Creek knocks out electricity to much of Juneau on Sunday

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Juneau sees steeper and earlier flu season

Juneau sees steeper and earlier flu season

Juneau sees steeper and earlier flu season

‘No Kings’ activists in Juneau urge engagement before and after midterm elections, with early voting set to begin Monday

‘No Kings’ activists in Juneau urge engagement before and after midterm elections, with early voting set to begin Monday

‘No Kings’ activists in Juneau urge engagement before and after midterm elections, with early voting set to begin Monday

Juneau hazmat team intercepts suspicious envelope addressed to state Division of Elections

Juneau hazmat team intercepts suspicious envelope addressed to state Division of Elections

Juneau hazmat team intercepts suspicious envelope addressed to state Division of Elections

Fu Bao Hartle honored as Advocate of the Year as SAIL revives annual fundraising gala

Fu Bao Hartle honored as Advocate of the Year as SAIL revives annual fundraising gala

Fu Bao Hartle honored as Advocate of the Year as SAIL revives annual fundraising gala

Forest Service employees warned against sharing the chief’s travel plans after he visited Juneau

Forest Service employees warned against sharing the chief’s travel plans after he visited Juneau

Forest Service employees warned against sharing the chief’s travel plans after he visited Juneau

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals

Crimson Bears to battle Wolverines on state gridiron

Crimson Bears to battle Wolverines on state gridiron

Crimson Bears to battle Wolverines on state gridiron

Crimson Bears grapplers set to take down new season

Crimson Bears grapplers set to take down new season

Crimson Bears grapplers set to take down new season

Kaia Mangaccat runs Alaska’s fastest girls time this season

Kaia Mangaccat runs Alaska’s fastest girls time this season

Kaia Mangaccat runs Alaska’s fastest girls time this season

Dale, Madsen play into tennis state championship match

Dale, Madsen play into tennis state championship match

Dale, Madsen play into tennis state championship match

Crimson Bears ground Thunderbirds 35-14 to start playoff run

Crimson Bears ground Thunderbirds 35-14 to start playoff run

Crimson Bears ground Thunderbirds 35-14 to start playoff run

Crimson Bears earn multiple all-conference football honors

Crimson Bears earn multiple all-conference football honors

Crimson Bears earn multiple all-conference football honors

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

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?

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As Alaska fuel costs spike, this state agency chose three tiny villages for $25,000 relief checks

As Alaska fuel costs spike, this state agency chose three tiny villages for $25,000 relief checks

As Alaska fuel costs spike, this state agency chose three tiny villages for $25,000 relief checks

Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt

Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt

Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt

Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters

Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters

Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters

Trump changes course and advocates for mail-in voting

Trump changes course and advocates for mail-in voting

Trump changes course and advocates for mail-in voting

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate

Trump administration expands vehicle access to Alaska’s Denali National Park

Trump administration expands vehicle access to Alaska’s Denali National Park

Trump administration expands vehicle access to Alaska’s Denali National Park

DOJ hasn’t requested late removal of suspected noncitizens from Alaska voter rolls

DOJ hasn’t requested late removal of suspected noncitizens from Alaska voter rolls

DOJ hasn’t requested late removal of suspected noncitizens from Alaska voter rolls

Alaska US House candidates meet for ‘Debate for the State’

Alaska US House candidates meet for ‘Debate for the State’

Alaska US House candidates meet for ‘Debate for the State’

Taiwan nearing an investment in the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, officials say

Taiwan nearing an investment in the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, officials say

Taiwan nearing an investment in the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, officials say

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Bear killings in US skyrocket as garbage, birdfeeders draw them into conflict

Bear killings in US skyrocket as garbage, birdfeeders draw them into conflict

Bear killings in US skyrocket as garbage, birdfeeders draw them into conflict

Consumers wary as retailers use AI-assisted pricing tools

Consumers wary as retailers use AI-assisted pricing tools

Consumers wary as retailers use AI-assisted pricing tools

Alaska among most competitive state legislative races in US, analysis finds

Alaska among most competitive state legislative races in US, analysis finds

Alaska among most competitive state legislative races in US, analysis finds

Katie Zacharia out after 5 days as White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia out after 5 days as White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia out after 5 days as White House press secretary

Judge blocks Trump from moving Forest Service HQ to Utah

Judge blocks Trump from moving Forest Service HQ to Utah

Judge blocks Trump from moving Forest Service HQ to Utah

Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says execution won’t be livestreamed

Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says execution won’t be livestreamed

Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says execution won’t be livestreamed

Next ‘No Kings’ act is early voting in midterms

Next ‘No Kings’ act is early voting in midterms

Next ‘No Kings’ act is early voting in midterms

Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there

Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there

Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces Fireweed Award recipients

Bartlett Regional Hospital

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces Fireweed Award recipients

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces Fireweed Award recipients

Calhoun Avenue pedestrian bridge closed

City and Borough of Juneau

Calhoun Avenue pedestrian bridge closed

Calhoun Avenue pedestrian bridge closed

National Shrine of Saint Thérèse honors Jim Wilcox

Community contributor

National Shrine of Saint Thérèse honors Jim Wilcox

National Shrine of Saint Thérèse honors Jim Wilcox

CCFR hosts open house at airport fire station Oct. 10

City and Borough of Juneau

CCFR hosts open house at airport fire station Oct. 10

CCFR hosts open house at airport fire station Oct. 10

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

Guest contributor

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

Police blotter for Oct. 15

Police blotter for Oct. 15

Police blotter for Oct. 15

Police blotter for Oct. 14

Police blotter for Oct. 14

Police blotter for Oct. 14

Police blotter for Oct. 13

Police blotter for Oct. 13

Police blotter for Oct. 13

Police blotter for Oct. 12

Police blotter for Oct. 12

Police blotter for Oct. 12

Police blotter for Oct. 11

Police blotter for Oct. 11

Police blotter for Oct. 11

Police blotter for Oct. 10

Police blotter for Oct. 10

Police blotter for Oct. 10

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Phyllis C. Kane

Obituary: Phyllis C. Kane

Obituary: Phyllis C. Kane

Obituary:Phillip Wayne

Obituary:Phillip Wayne

Obituary:Phillip Wayne

Obituary: Jerome (Jerry) Hard

Obituary: Jerome (Jerry) Hard

Obituary: Jerome (Jerry) Hard

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