Juneau Independent

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Alaska had more influenza cases reported in the past year than in any of the three prior years, with severity that was worse than in those recent years, according to a new report from state health officials.

The truth is, Juneau is becoming unaffordable. When families leave, when workers relocate, or when businesses close, the entire community loses. That's why I support the ballot measures proposed by the Affordable Juneau Coalition.

Even though there was some leakage, we all know that there would have been hundreds of more homes devastated by the last glacier outburst, had CBJ not invested $3.5 million in installing 2.5 miles of HESCO barriers in the Valley. This prudent, responsive action would not have been possible if the ballot propositions now being pushed by a group called Affordable Juneau were in effect. .

Supporter of cuts to property and sales tax cuts calls city’s budget lavish; backer of seasonal sales tax to offset food/utilities tax exemption says times are lean and unpredictable.

The 2025 Southeast Alaska purse seine fishery closed in early September with just under 20 million pink salmon landed — well below the forecast of 29 million and marking the lowest odd-year harvest since the 1980s.

Private docks planned by Huna Totem Corp., Goldbelt among projects that can expand economic and Indigenous culture opportunities, panelists say.

Residents of seven-unit building owned by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau ordered to leave late Wednesday, allowed to return Thursday.

State has turned over public data, but not private information such as driver’s license and partial Social Security numbers.

UAF officials estimate $8.8 million in cancelled funding for programs and student services, up from $2.9 million; UAS also affected.

A ruling is expected within 30 days, and an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court is possible

Network crew filming documentary featuring JDHS, four others schools set to air on Super Bowl Sunday.