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Nutcracker returns with merry menagerie and swirling sweets
Vivacious holiday ballet production to open Juneau Dance Theatre’s 51st season.
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Police blotter for Dec. 2
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Defying trend, two new forestry staff could be headed to Haines
There could soon be two new faces in the Division of Forestry Haines office, with the division promoting longtime area forester Greg Palmieri to a regionwide management position, and hoping to hire a second forester position in Haines, spokesperson Lorraine Henry said last week.
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers
New model will test AI prior authorizations in 6 states; physicians fear more denials and delays for older adults.
Dec 4, 20257 min read


‘Renewable’ dropped from US Department of Energy lab active in Alaska
The federal government research organization that has been devoted for half a century to renewable energy development has had the word “renewable” stripped from its name.
Dec 4, 20253 min read


JDHS wins on ‘icy’ road trip at Soldotna
Crimson Bears outshine Stars in classic team effort
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Thunder Mountain Middle School ready to ball out
Falcons’ hoopsters host TMMS Ice Breaker Tournament.
Dec 3, 20256 min read


Alaska Court of Appeals upholds 1995 murder conviction despite key witness reversing testimony
Brian Hall, sentenced in 1995, could still be considered for release under new sentencing guidelines mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Global report highlights Mendenhall Glacier’s rapid retreat as a catalyst of climate change, warns impacts may speed up
What does it mean for Juneau now that Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ, the glacier behind the little lake, has receded from the icy water?
Dec 3, 202513 min read


Rain dissolves Eaglecrest Ski Area’s hopes of opening this weekend
Forecast for cold temps and snow starting Sunday may allow resort to open the following weekend.
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Tulsequah cleanup possible within a decade ‘if all goes well,’ site manager says
Officials say progress made on accessing long-abandoned mine, hope for draft remediation plan by end of next year and final plan by 2029.
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Many are offering help to those in need during these cold times
Clearly, the elements are not just a bummer for dozens of our unsheltered friends and neighbors. They are pervasive, life-threatening forces which combined with inner turmoil create a reality of constant anguish. It is easy to feel down during this time of year, but it is also important to take stock of everything good that the community is doing to address the issues of homelessness, hunger, and despair.
Dec 3, 20253 min read
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