Juneau Independent

It is hard in this disruptive time to dig deeply into any issue, because there is so much out there. But before we get mad and then skip on to the next juicy item in our news feed, let’s take a deep breath.

The data, coming amid a shakeup at the labor statistics agency, is more evidence of a softening labor market.

While paddling a glacial lake complete with icebergs and milky blue water, I dipped my left hand, then tasted my fingers.

A copy of the state’s inactive voter roll shows hundreds of Alaskans have been flagged as noncitizens, but officials say that may include false positives.

Tatum Billings, a 2025 Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduate, signed a national letter of intent Thursday to play softball for the Bellevue College Bulldogs in Bellevue, Washington.

Jeffrey Fultz, facing accusations from a dozen women for alleged actions at a clinic between 2014 and 2020, stated he was providing legitimate treatment

Duane Petersen, 92, passed peacefully with his wife of 71 years at his side on August 9, 2025. In Juneau, Duane worked for NMFS and Fish...

As a property owner you have already made an investment in Juneau. Vote no on ballot measures 1 and 2 to continue making Juneau a livable community and not limit the value of your investment.

Three members seeking reelection favor seasonal sales tax and oppose lower mill rate cap; lone challenger says the opposite.

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Property tax payments must be received or postmarked by Tuesday, Sept. 30 to be considered timely. Payments received or postmarked after...

The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel can no longer perform a difficult, but necessary, task in animal care: euthanasia. Without staff certified to administer the drugs, the community’s only shelter is unable to help pet owners facing end-of-life decisions or emergencies involving fatally injured animals.