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How Republicans are making America like Colombia
According to a recently published pre-election assessment, “the prevalence of allegations of electoral fraud aimed at discrediting the process” is one of the “principal weaknesses undermining the country’s electoral ecosystem.” In particular, the president’s “preemptive attacks” on the “electoral institutions are irresponsible and risk destabilizing the country at a critical juncture.”
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Alaska House legislator’s aide arrested for DUI in Juneau
The chief of staff for a member of the Alaska House of Representatives was arrested early Sunday morning in Juneau and accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Juneau high schooler to compete in national poetry recitation competition
Cassie Lumba headed to Poetry Out Loud semifinals at end of the month
11 hours ago3 min read
JEA approves contract with school district, board set to vote Tuesday
Juneau teachers hopeful future process will be different after more than a year of negotiations.
13 hours ago4 min read
Crimson Bears not perfect, but darn close in prep baseball opener
JDHS stymies North Pole 8-0 behind a no-hitter at Sitka High Pre-Season Invitational.
14 hours ago4 min read
Alaska’s low parole rate questioned by lawmakers considering reappointment of board member
Steve Meyer has served on the board since 2016, and is up for appointment for a third five-year term.
15 hours ago5 min read
‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture
A half-century ago, the Indigenous Tsimshian village of Metlakatla, in Southeast Alaska, preserved its reservation when others in Alaska were terminated. Today, the reserve sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.
16 hours ago10 min read
Three people arrested in two separate drug cases
Two arrested after fleeing traffic stop, leading to $180K in drugs seized; search warrant in other case results in one arrest and seizure of $45K of drugs at North Douglas home.
17 hours ago2 min read
Teen missing since mid-March located by police and returned home
Sightings of Michael Northern Miller, 17, were reported after he didn’t return home from school on March 18; JPD finds him Monday after getting anonymous tip Michael Northern Miller, 17, returned home Monday after being reported missing since March 18, according to officials. (Photo provided by the Juneau Police Department) By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent A teenager who didn’t return home from school on March 18, prompting a three-week search, is home again after police
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How Trump’s SAVE America Act could make it harder for married women to vote
Millions of women could face new challenges to voting under President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot.
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Anchorage man set to plead guilty for violent threats against US Supreme Court justices
An Anchorage man is set to plead guilty for making violent threats against U.S. Supreme Court justices and their families.
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Local News Day: Juneau has been home to at least 70 newspapers during the past 140 years
Robust competition including gunplay and fisticuffs, notable contributions from Alaska Natives, and two previous ‘Independent’ newspapers among capital city’s chronicles
22 hours ago3 min read
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