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City declares flood threat over, but assessments, cleanup and repairs will take some time
Officials ask non-residents to avoid flood zone neighborhoods due to debris cleanup, riverbanks due to instability and Back Loop Bridge due to damage.
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Obituary: Edwin ‘Ed’ Mayer
On August 5, 2025, after 89 full years, Edwin “Ed” Mayer peacefully completed his earthly journey at his home, with family by his side.
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Trump speaks with Zelenskyy, European leaders ahead of Putin meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders before flying to Alaska for a U.S.-Russia bilateral meeting Friday.
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Residents, officials say HESCO barriers and other protections mostly successful, but some flood woes remain
Back Loop Bridge closed indefinitely due to damage from tree strike, Mendenhall Glacier area closed Wednesday, public schools closed Thursday.
Aug 13, 202510 min read


Some residents evacuating flood zone, some staying to await peak river levels on Wednesday morning
People planning to stay in homes overnight say they have backup plans if an unexpected level of flooding occurs.
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Flood updates throughout Tuesday after the alarm sounds for Suicide Basin
Few people staying at emergency shelter as of 10 p.m. despite forecast of flood waters peaking hours earlier than originally predicted.
Aug 12, 20259 min read


Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says
A sign in an Indianapolis store shown on Aug. 1, 2023, says SNAP benefits are accepted. A new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office...
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 9
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations. This report includes...
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Petersburg sawmill turns Tongass timber into complete home and cabin kits
The opportunity is growing for home builders in Petersburg to use locally milled Tongass timber in their new building projects.
Aug 12, 20256 min read


Trump remains vague on details of upcoming Ukraine peace talks in Alaska, anticipated Friday
Four days before a scheduled meeting with the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, over the possibility of a ceasefire that could pause the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump has yet to announce a firm location or timing.
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Trump mobilizes D.C. National Guard, pledges similar crackdown in Democratic cities
President Donald Trump announces a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., during a White House press conference on Aug. 11, 2025....
Aug 12, 20255 min read
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