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Alaska’s prison population declines as US total rises for second straight year
The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.
Oct 72 min read


Barrow takes top honors in debut appearance at JIVE tournament
Team from Alaska‘s northernmost city defeats Metlakatla, JDHS and West Anchorage — all in straight sets — to claim title at two-day tournament.
Oct 65 min read


Ukrainian artist quilts in Juneau to support her brother's battalion
“It's like your heart lives here and there, trying between these worlds to be normal, stay normal.”
Oct 63 min read


JDHS swim team keeps up momentum from Petersburg win to take home team titles at Sitka meet
Crimson Bears swim some of their personal best times, try new dives to prep for regionals.
Oct 63 min read


Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban a controversial counseling practice for LGBTQ+ youth.
Oct 65 min read


Trump approves appeal for Ambler Road project, reversing Biden administration’s rejection
Proposed road, being developed by Alaska’s state-owned investment bank, would open access to a mining region in northwest Alaska.
Oct 65 min read


A last-minute opportunity to vote
Juneau’s city election day is here. If you are going to vote you must do so by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. If you haven't voted already, you should make it a priority to do so.
Oct 65 min read


JEDC: ‘Yes-yes-no’ on ballot propositions is $944 a year per household; ‘no-yes-yes’ means locals ‘pay less tax and get more city service’
Organization’s study of three tax propositions on Oct. 7 ballot states loss of city revenue may directly cost residents and businesses as well.
Oct 65 min read


Parking tickets: CBJ’s way of thanking prospective jurors
Under an agreement with CBJ, the court issues temporary parking permits to jurors. It does not issue parking permits to prospective jurors.
Oct 62 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Italian-Style Pasta Bean Soup
Once you have tasted it, you’ll find it irresistible.
Oct 62 min read


Legislators must take clear stances against extremism
The time for passivity has passed. Our legislators must take clear, courageous stances against extremist movements and harmful legislation that endanger vulnerable communities. The health, safety and future of Alaska depend on it.
Oct 61 min read


Celebrating the art — and heart — of wood stacking in Juneau
Community isn’t something we simply talk about in Juneau, it’s something we build. We can see it in the way neighbors shovel each other’s driveways, keep watch over a friend’s boat, or share the bounty of a good fishing day. And, perhaps most beautifully, we can see it in something as humble and enduring as a neatly stacked pile of firewood.
Oct 62 min read
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