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Police blotter for Oct. 2
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 4, 20252 min read


The Alaskan Hotel & Bar finishes a frightening fifth in USA Today’s Best Haunted Hotel contest
Historic downtown Juneau landmark outspooks Lizzie Borden’s house, the hotel from "The Shining" and 13 other finalists to make the top five.
Oct 3, 20254 min read


Juneau Board of Education candidate profile: Deedie Sorensen
Deedie Sorenson is seeking one of the three open seats on the Juneau Board of Education.
Oct 3, 202513 min read


No, Trump’s actions don’t cross a ‘red line’
This is to unpack Bridget Smith’s thoughts expressed in her article, “Red Line.”
Oct 3, 20254 min read


Haines voters also considering seasonal sales tax
Voters will decide whether to adopt a seasonal sales tax and cash in on the tourists who visit Haines each summer.
Oct 3, 20253 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Trump embraces Project 2025 after disavowing it during 2024 campaign
President Trump referenced Project 2025 Thursday despite distancing himself from it during his 2024 campaign…( Read full story )
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services
Most of Alaska’s local governments will hold municipal elections on Oct. 7, and voting has already begun in many places.
Oct 3, 20258 min read


How the federal shutdown is playing out across the government
The first federal government shutdown in seven years has left hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and members of the public struggling to understand what’s open, what’s closed and what might be delayed.
Oct 3, 202512 min read


Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation
Black, Hispanic men account for most of the increase; Natives continue to have highest rate, analysis finds.
Oct 3, 20257 min read


Juneau’s new City Hall, long past due
For the past decade, city staff warned its officials and the public about the growing inadequacies of Juneau’s City Hall, originally built nearly 75 years ago to oversee a community of 6,000.
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Diving deep to find Benjamin Stepetin three months after his disappearance
Two-day underwater search along cruise dock unsuccessful, but family raising funds to explore more of the channel while continuing to look on land.
Oct 2, 20256 min read
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