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My letter to Congress: Do something
When are you going to do something about Trump and his cronies as they dismantle democracy?
Sep 10, 20252 min read


SHI releases report on Indigenous sea otter stewardship in Southeast Alaska
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has released a new report on sea otter recovery and management in Southeast Alaska, documenting Indigenous knowledge, hunting practices and handicraft use alongside ecological research.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Trollers to get third limited chinook opening in Southeast Alaska
Each Southeast troll fisherman can harvest another 15 chinook salmon during a “limited harvest fishery" opening that’s set to begin Thursday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced Monday.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Assembly takes a step toward moving City Hall, a step away from new civic center
Relocating municipal offices to Michael J. Burns Building on track despite rise in projected cost; mayor proposes redirecting $5M from civic center to flood mitigation.
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Two Eaglecrest board members, including chairman, resign as ski area's 50th season celebration nears
Mike Satre says he can’t devote sufficient time to the "significant challenges" the resort faces.
Sep 9, 20253 min read


The Tongass is not ‘overstocked’ — it’s irreplaceable
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is attempting to reverse the Roadless Rule, and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz is claiming that America’s flourishing National Forests are “overstocked."
Sep 9, 20253 min read


ConocoPhillips plans large layoffs, potentially slowing or reversing Alaska’s oilfield jobs growth
The top oil-producing company in Alaska is planning significant layoffs, it announced last week.
In a series of statements, the oil giant ConocoPhillips said it will be firing between 20% and 25% of its global workforce of about 13,000 people. That would mean between 2,600 and 3,250 layoffs worldwide.
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Suzanne Downing resigns from Must Read Alaska, ending decade-long era for conservative media site
Former Juneau Empire manager editor who founded site quits after refusing owner’s demand to pull article that raised questions about former state attorney general.
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Crimson Bears return to the pool with high aspirations
JDHS team looks to defend and improve on state standings under new head coach Carole Triem.
Sep 8, 20259 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Just for the dogs
I thought it was about time to come up with a recipe for dog biscuits with ingredients that they love and share them.
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 6
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Sadistic meme should prompt impeachment proceedings
In a move that should have started immediate impeachment proceedings, President Trump, on Sept. 6, on his Truth Social, threatened the...
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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