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Quirky, once-isolated Alaska town is eyeing a transportation-system upgrade
Officials have launched a plan to alleviate a traffic crunch in Whittier, the port and railroad town famous for a single building that houses almost all its residents.
Jul 22, 20255 min read
Dunleavy vetoes commercial fishing bill by Juneau senator that passed Legislature 59-1
Lawmakers can attempt override vote during August special session on bill that would provide loans to fishers.
Jul 21, 20253 min read
On budget vote, Murkowski says she was ‘hung out to dry’ and stuck between two bad options
Alaska’s senior U.S. senator said the state fares better under Republicans’ budget plan because of her efforts to soften the fiscal blow.
Jul 21, 20254 min read
Search continues for missing Juneau man a month after disappearance
Tuesday marks one month since Juneau resident Benjamin “Benny” Stepetin was last seen in the capital city…( Read full story )
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Judge orders Trump administration to ‘stop violating the law!’ and publish spending details
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on...
Jul 21, 20254 min read
Juneau mayor comments on ICE agent rumors in the capital city
After social media posts have circulated claiming 7 ICE agents checked into hotels in downtown Juneau, Mayor Beth Weldon joined KINY to...
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Rocking the river to provide protection along Airport Dike Trail as possibility of glacial flood rises
Workers seeking to stabilize site that suffered erosion during previous flooding; trail set to reopen by early August.
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Low athlete turnout for Justin Fantasia Memorial means fundraiser for Eldred Rock Lighthouse may not continue
Race in its seventh year offers support for restoration of historic lighthouse constructed in 1905.
Jul 21, 20254 min read
Men’s and Women’s Volleyball registration opens July 28
(City and Borough of Juneau photo) Registration for Parks & Recreation Men’s and Women’s Volleyball opens Monday, July 28. Register...
Jul 21, 20251 min read
CBO: 'Big, beautiful bill' will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficit by 2034
President Donald Trump with Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith,...
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Stand-your-ground laws linked to higher homicide rates, new report finds
Stand-your-ground laws, which are in effect in more than half of U.S. states, are associated with higher homicide rates, increased racial disparities in legal outcomes and broader public costs, according to a new report from Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun control research and advocacy group.
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Notes On the News: Empire’s newsroom staff joins Juneau Independent; new board and nonprofit status established
The Juneau Independent is debuting its 2.0 release as of Monday with a masthead featuring all six of the Juneau Empire’s newsroom staff as of earlier this year.
Jul 21, 20253 min read
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