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First modern-day Tlingit opera ends after selling out all shows; recording will be free to view from SHI

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An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at the Carlisle school

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Reax to Peltola exposé: ‘Nothingburger.’ ‘She should apologize.’ ‘Arghhh!’

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

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Proposed tuition structure at University of Alaska aims to simplify student bills

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Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

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

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Police blotter for Sept. 23

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First modern-day Tlingit opera ends after selling out all shows; recording will be free to view from SHI

First modern-day Tlingit opera ends after selling out all shows; recording will be free to view from SHI

First modern-day Tlingit opera ends after selling out all shows; recording will be free to view from SHI

‘Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles’ won’t be streamed online, but audience screenings and in-person archive access planned; further live shows outside Juneau also possible.

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A bear is missing after charging a man and being shot; no human injuries reported

A bear is missing after charging a man and being shot; no human injuries reported

A bear is missing after charging a man and being shot; no human injuries reported

Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Peterson reelected to 7th term as president, Pata ousted as top VP in Tlingit and Haida elections

Peterson reelected to 7th term as president, Pata ousted as top VP in Tlingit and Haida elections

Peterson reelected to 7th term as president, Pata ousted as top VP in Tlingit and Haida elections

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Five people seeking to be Tlingit and Haida’s president make their cases on eve of election

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

Shore power for two more cruise docks will cost $111M, new estimate says, up from $54M in 2024

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

State of the Tribe address sees Tlingit and Haida’s two top leaders exchange tributes before election faceoff

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025

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Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Top harriers ready for Southeast Championships in Juneau

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears prepare to chase pigskin at Lynx den

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears open Region V tennis tournament

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

Crimson Bears feast in the waters of the Kings

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS cross-country teams storm Vikings territory

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

JDHS falls to Mt. Edgecumbe in five-set Saturday rematch

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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

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An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at the Carlisle school

An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at the Carlisle school

An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at the Carlisle school

Reax to Peltola exposé: ‘Nothingburger.’ ‘She should apologize.’ ‘Arghhh!’

Reax to Peltola exposé: ‘Nothingburger.’ ‘She should apologize.’ ‘Arghhh!’

Reax to Peltola exposé: ‘Nothingburger.’ ‘She should apologize.’ ‘Arghhh!’

Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps

Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps

Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps

COVID still sickens Alaskans, but effects are muted and the death toll continues to drop

COVID still sickens Alaskans, but effects are muted and the death toll continues to drop

COVID still sickens Alaskans, but effects are muted and the death toll continues to drop

A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Angry outbursts, slurs and firings: Tumult rocks Peltola’s senate campaign

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?

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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

COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

COVID shots for kids held back in Alaska, 10 other states by Trump administration

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Developers, loggers can kill endangered species, Trump administration says

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

Trump says higher gas prices are worth it; voters aren’t so sure

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

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

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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. 23

Police blotter for Sept. 23

Police blotter for Sept. 23

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 21

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 20

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 19

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 18

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Police blotter for Sept. 17

Obituaries / Death Notices

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

Obituary: Joanne Beverly Ecklund

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

Obituary: Robert Dean Ward, 60, Sept. 21-Oct. 20, 2025

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