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Murkowski takes aim at Trump administration’s ‘unlawful’ pocket rescission
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for what she called an “unlawful” attempt to yank back roughly $5 billion in government funding previously approved by Congress.
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist
Some research suggests college-educated officers use force less often and elicit fewer complaints.
Sep 3, 20257 min read


Kake students’ return home delayed by ferry malfunction
Twenty-nine Kake City School students and five chaperones were stuck overnight in Juneau over the weekend following mechanical issues...
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Transboundary rivers worth spending the money
Federal grants totaling over $650,000 to two Southeast Alaska tribal groups and the state to gather more science on transboundary rivers may seem like a proverbial drop in the bucket compared to the water flows of the Stikine, Taku, Unuk and Salmon rivers.
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Anan Observatory rebuild wins landscape architects award
The Anan Wildlife Observatory won an Award of Excellence from the Alaska chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, joining the Wrangell Mariners’ Memorial in receiving the honor for 2025.
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Alaska’s decision to seize a bootlegger’s plane could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Ken Jouppi has been fighting a 13-year battle with the state of Alaska, alleging that the seizure of his plane was excessive.
Sep 2, 20254 min read


LeConte out of service until at least Thursday due to repairs
DOT optimistic ferry will be fixed by Friday to get people and vehicles to Skagway for Klondike Road Relay.
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Update: Missing hiker found dead after falling near Mendenhall Glacier
Thomas Casey, 69, was located by ground and dog search teams after tracking his cellphone
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Tongass Voices: Tara Thornton on the joy and heartbreak of fostering kittens
Juneau’s cat population has been growing out of control for the last few years. Juneau Animal Rescue relies on fosters to help with...
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Death Notice: Memorial service for Clark Gruening
A memorial service will be held for Clark Gruening in Juneau on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 2 p.m. A...
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Register by Sunday, Sept. 7, to vote in CBJ municipal election
The last day to register to vote — or update your mailing address — before Juneau’s municipal election is Sunday, Sept. 7.
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Focus on basic needs of community, vote yes on Ballot Measures 1 and 2
In a recent opinion piece, John Pugh argued that Ballot Measure 1 — which would cap the property tax millage rate at nine mills — represents a “significant decrease” and would limit the Assembly’s ability to respond to emergencies like glacier flooding.
Sep 2, 20251 min read
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