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Western Alaska mine races toward approval without the required tribal consent
Graphite One being fast-tracked in a process that has not yet included legally required consultations with Inupiaq communities
Oct 68 min read
State reports a strong run of Chilkat kings, some concern remains
The Chilkat river king salmon run returned in high numbers to spawn this summer — the first season after the run was removed from the state-designated stock of concern list.
Oct 63 min read
On The Trails: Sandpiper, eagle, and orchid
On a mild, almost-sunny day near the end of September, a stroll on the dike trail found a large bunch of shorebirds in one of the lagoons.
Oct 53 min read
Myths regarding Telephone Hill redevelopment
We have lived in Juneau for a combined total of 95 years. We love downtown Juneau (and other parts too). We believe the city is on the verge of making a big mistake demolishing all the buildings on Telephone Hill.
Oct 55 min read
Police blotter for Oct. 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 52 min read
Thompson is sixth, Mangaccat 19th as Juneau’s top finishers at state cross country championships
A day of "pouring rain" leading up to the race makes for "really, really muddy" finale, Crimson Bears leaders say.
Oct 43 min read
Crimson Bears get preview of playoff challenge ahead with 44-8 loss to W. Anchorage in regular season finale
JDHS scores on opening drive to take 8-0 lead, but Eagles dominate afterward to capture top seed in conference entering postseason.
Oct 44 min read
Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again
An agreement to reopen the federal government was nowhere in sight Friday after U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans failed Friday, for the fourth time, to move on a deal and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he won’t bring his members back until the middle of the month.
Oct 44 min read
Storis icebreaker completes 112-day inaugural patrol, including monitoring of China-flagged research ships
Crew of U.S. Coast Guard vessel eventually slated to be homeported in Juneau to spend next six weeks training in Seattle.
Oct 44 min read
Rotary’s 14th annual Capital Brewfest a toast to community
The Rotary Club of Juneau and Rotary 58º Innovators hosted the 14th Annual Capital Brewfest on Sept. 27 at Centennial Hall.
Oct 41 min read
Annual Alaska disease report shows dip in sexually transmitted infections
Cases of sexually transmitted infections declined in Alaska from 2023 to 2024, though as in past years, they continue to dominate the state’s annual infectious disease totals, according to state statistics.
Oct 43 min read
‘Those were not my words’: Out-of-office messages changed for furloughed feds
Furloughed staff at the U.S. Department of Education say out-of-office messages for their government email accounts have been hijacked to include a message blaming the government shutdown on Senate Democrats.
Oct 43 min read
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