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Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show
Chasing what makes a bright aurora: Why were more intense shades visible in Juneau?
3 hours ago3 min read
Pat Pitney announces resignation as UA president, effective May 2026
Thirteenth UA president leaves after 30 years of public and post-secondary education service.
3 hours ago2 min read
Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament
JDHS tripped up by Dimond on Thursday, look to regain footing Friday.
4 hours ago5 min read
Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge
Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
6 hours ago5 min read
As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another
Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown.
8 hours ago7 min read
Police blotter for Nov. 11
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
14 hours ago1 min read
Juneau’s Comprehensive plan; What is it? How does public input help shape it?
City planners are asking Juneau residents to help shape the community’s future as work continues on a major update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan…( Read full story )
14 hours ago1 min read
What does the future hold for the Permanent Fund dividend?
As Alaska braces for another challenging budget season, state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, is calling for realism in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s soon-to-be-released spending plan. Speaking at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Oct. 6, Kiehl said that lawmakers are preparing for difficult financial decisions ahead…( Read full story )
14 hours ago1 min read
Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest — leaving the state to spend millions propping up the idea.
14 hours ago8 min read
City leaders set to vote Monday on approving ranked choice voting at the local level
Public testimony will be taken before considering controversial election system for 2026.
23 hours ago6 min read
Sitka family selling Sea Mart supermarket, other businesses to Albertson’s/Safeway
Roger and Mary Hames announced Tuesday that after carefully considering all options and offers, they will sell Sea Mart and all their other businesses to the national grocery store chain Albertson’s/Safeway.
1 day ago5 min read
Government to reopen after 43 days: US House sends bill to Trump ending record shutdown
The U.S. House approved a spending package Wednesday evening that will reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, once President Donald Trump signs the legislation into law.
1 day ago6 min read
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