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Juneau flooding sparks days-long cell service outages in Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have been dealing with weak or no cell service for several days this week. At least two carriers – AT&T and Verizon – say the outage is due to Juneau’s glacial outburst flood.
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 14
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 16, 20252 min read


JDHS football team growls in return as Crimson Bears, but loses season opener at Service 19-12
The Crimson Bears showed they can bite back in their namesake return to the gridiron after playing the past five seasons as the Huskies, rallying from a 19-6 fourth-quarter deficit on a 54-yard touchdown run to make the score 19-12 with about six minutes to go. But they couldn’t stop Service High School from literally running out the clock on the Cougars’ home field.
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Juneau protesters at peak ire about Trump-Putin summit
About 150 people join statewide demonstrations opposing leaders of U.S. and Russia meeting without Ukraine present to discuss peace deal.
Aug 15, 20253 min read


In third week of trial against former Juneau chiropractor, judge declares two charges a mistrial
Presiding Judge Larry Woolford declared a mistrial Wednesday for two of the 16 sexual assault and harassment charges against Jeff Fultz. Fultz will continue to stand trial for the remaining 14 charges.
Aug 15, 20251 min read


‘Progress’ but no peace deal for Ukraine as Trump meets Putin in Alaska, without taking questions
World leaders end their historic meeting earlier than expected, and with few details about what occurred in a lengthy closed-door meeting.
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Alaska state officials express hope about Trump-Putin summit
Alaska’s top elected officials expressed hope about President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday.
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Trump’s DEI ban in K-12 schools, higher ed ruled ‘unlawful’ by federal judge
A federal judge in Maryland has struck down the U.S. Education Department’s attempts to do away with diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools.
Aug 15, 20253 min read


No damage to 90% of homes in flood zone after record Suicide Basin release, CBJ says
Six homes sustain serious damage, 41 lesser levels of damage, according to preliminary assessment.
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Excitement, anxiety among Juneau students as school year begins a day late with traditions old and new
High schoolers say they’ve adjusted to changes from last year’s consolidation, but plenty of teachers and students at all schools are facing new situations and challenges .
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Trump may offer Putin natural resources off Alaska’s coast; this map shows potential sites
U.S. president may offer access rights, lift some sanctions as part of deal to end war in Ukraine.
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Anchorage abuzz ahead of Trump-Putin summit – but ‘please don’t sell us back’
Residents torn between excitement over high-profile visit and trepidation over what US-Russian leaders might agree to.
Aug 15, 20251 min read
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