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Juneau’s airport is going to be a disaster scene on Saturday — on purpose
More than 100 emergency response officials and volunteers will participate in simulated plane crash as training exercise.
Jul 25, 20254 min read
New Tlingit & Haida wireless tower in Wrangell will help close coverage gap
Wrangell's newest wireless internet and cell tower has been set in place and, when it is operational, is intended to improve sketchy service for some customers around 3- and 4-Mile.
Jul 25, 20252 min read
Governor isn't even trying anymore to get along
Gov. Mike Dunleavy never seemed to worry much about getting along with his colleagues when he was a state senator. Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get something done.
Jul 25, 20253 min read
Alaska school districts join lawsuit over Trump administration freeze of billions for education
The Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough and Kuspuk school districts joined a coalition of 14 groups nationwide to urge a federal court to compel the release of over $6.8 billion.
Jul 25, 20254 min read
Eight-month drug investigation results in seven people facing federal charges, including six Juneau residents
Supplier in California provided methamphetamine distributed in Juneau, according to JPD.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Peltola sues over husband’s fatal Alaska crash; investigation points to decisions he made
Former Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the people who employed her husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. at the time of his fatal plane crash in 2023.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Disgraced former Alaska federal judge could be forbidden from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Bar Association’s board of governors is considering whether to recommend the disbarment of former federal judge Joshua Kindred and will vote on the issue next month.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Trump signs law yanking $9B from NPR, PBS, foreign aid
President Donald Trump signed into law Thursday the bill Congress passed earlier this month to revoke $9 billion in previously approved spending for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Juneau Archery Club seeking volunteers for trail maintenance and cleanup at outdoor range Aug. 2
The Juneau Archery Club, a local nonprofit in Juneau since 1987 that operates an archery range at 5670 Montana Creek Road, is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance and restoration cleanup day on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the outdoor archery range.
Jul 24, 20251 min read
Citing high costs, Haines school district suspends bus service
With less than a month before the first day of school, up to 30 students who normally rely on a bus will have to find other ways to get to and from the Haines School.
Jul 24, 20255 min read
Trump executive order moves to get homeless off the streets
(Jon Tyson | Unsplash) With the sight of homeless encampments plaguing cities nationwide, President Donald Trump has issued an executive...
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Alaska Science Forum: The secrets within Hummingbird Lake
Ancient pollen grains and other plant remains found deep within Hummingbird Lake in Southeast Alaska give clues to its unglaciated past....
Jul 24, 20254 min read
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