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Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads

Alaska and other states are tracking thousands of cases of the intestinal illness; Michigan hit hardest.

7 minutes ago4 min read

Stop playing USPS roulette — except when we vote

There’s a strange bit of cognitive dissonance sitting in Juneau mailboxes right now.

4 hours ago3 min read

Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes

Utilities have proposed more than $18B in increases this year, a new report found.

5 hours ago3 min read

To vote in Alaska’s primary elections, residents must register by July 19 — here’s how

Alaska’s primary election just over a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is Sunday, July 19.

16 hours ago3 min read

New 3D security scanners at Juneau’s airport lets travelers leave laptops in carry-on luggage

Computed tomography (CT) X-ray machines create rotatable images that TSA officers can examine without disrupting people’s belongings.

16 hours ago3 min read

Wounded bear in neighborhood near Mendenhall Glacier being left alone for now by state officials

Days after another young bear was euthanized after being shot, animal spotted during past several days in victiny of Dredge Lake is ‘a watch-and-see situation.’

17 hours ago3 min read

Alaska Democrats sue elections officials after they approved candidate who didn’t disclose finances

The Alaska Democratic Party is suing the Alaska Division of Elections, alleging that officials improperly approved a Republican candidate who failed to disclose his personal finances, as required by state law.

19 hours ago2 min read

Juneau residents temporarily relocated during affordable housing renovations

Renovations are underway for two affordable housing complexes in Juneau. Residents say the upgrades are sorely needed but the transition has been challenging.

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New swim-run race honors veterans, applauds entrants

Juneau athletes, athletic families and/or like-minded sporting fans will be treated to, or can participate in, the Ranger Lead The Way - Swim Run Juneau event at Amalga Meadows Park on Saturday.

1 day ago2 min read

Police blotter for July 11

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.

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

Cybercorrespondent also seems extremely confused about Huna Totem cruise dock, which it places on Douglas Island AI-generated image supposedly showing tourists at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, as published by Travel and Tour World on Thursday, July 9, 2026. By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a regular feature intended to familiarize readers with what AI-generated news content looks like. The AI content should not be cons

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Trump: US to take over Strait of Hormuz, charge 20% for cargo shipped through

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of fire threatened a return to all-out war.