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2026 will begin with a short break from snow, plans for avalanche hazard reduction in Thane
New Year's Day brings time to mitigate property and catch up on plowing, weather service and CBJ states; DOT continues monitoring avalanche risk.
Dec 314 min read
How not to write about Telephone Hill
What drove me off the Juneau Assembly last year was the fever pitch of issues; the deep anger felt by my friends and constituents about, well, many things, including CBJ issues; and the speed at which a normal-seeming issue became a flashpoint. There are no normal issues these days.
Dec 314 min read
Top Alaska public safety stories of 2025: Typhoon Halong, crime and immigration enforcement
Alaska dealt with a range of public safety challenges and policy choices in 2025, from extreme weather to immigration enforcement.
Dec 314 min read
Re-airing of news parody hits to start 2026 with a laugh
New Year’s broadcast to feature historical 49th state humor from the Bluescast’s 30-year run.
Dec 31, 20254 min read
JDHS boys top Kake and Monroe in final day of Capital City Classic
Crimson Bears defeat Kake 72-20, battle through Monroe 60-44.
Dec 31, 20258 min read
JDHS girls tip Monroe, Fort Yukon as Capital City Classic ends
Crimson Bears nip Lady Rams 50-44, bite Lady Eagles 44-31.
Dec 31, 202510 min read
Rooted In Community: Imperial Bar has a long history, including final New Year’s Eve party before Prohibition
Original Ashby and Leak saloon built in 1891 gutted by fire in 1906; building became the Louvre Theatre before reopening in 1917 as a mercantile store and then the current bar.
Dec 31, 20255 min read
New USPS rule means mail-in ballots might not get same-day postmark
Change could invalidate by-mail votes cast on Election Day, occurs as Trump administration also trying to prevent post-election receipt of ballots.
Dec 31, 20253 min read
Police blotter for Dec. 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 31, 20251 min read
Regulating abortion pills as pollutants may be considered by EPA, state lawmakers in 2026
State and federal proposals to regulate and restrict medication abortion are expected to continue in 2026 as abortion opponents claim, without strong evidence, that abortion medication is dangerous to patients and the environment. (Getty Images) By Sofia Resnick News From The States Going into the fourth year without federal abortion rights protections, groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills. As multiple lawsuits over t
Dec 31, 20256 min read
Storm causing more boats to sink in harbors; city facilities closed; snow expected to taper off by tonight
Avalanche advisory remains in effect; runway closure results in flight cancellations; trash pickup again halted Wednesday; Juneau about 6.5" shy of record snowfall for any month.
Dec 31, 20254 min read
All hands on deck to prevent Juneau boats from sinking in winter storm
Harbormaster Matthew Creswell reminds community members to stay safe while clearing snow from sinking vessels.
Dec 30, 20253 min read
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