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Skagway’s lone paramedic is suing the city, alleging retaliation by fire department officials
A memo by the borough’s manager says the fire department’s actions do not require the agency’s leaders to be fired.
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Juneau’s Parks and Rec feeds growing passion for pickleball among seniors
Juneau’s Parks and Recreation department began hosting pick-up pickleball three days a week at the Floyd Dryden gymnasium this fall. In the last decade, new players across the country — especially seniors — have been picking up the sport…( Read full story )
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Vendors report warm sales during cold holiday weekend at 43rd annual Juneau Public Market
Veteran participants say results similar to or better than recent years despite initial economic concerns, mirroring Black Friday reports from retailers nationwide.
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Takeaways from the latest climate summit and what it means for Alaska
Officials from nearly 200 countries recently gathered in Belem, Brazil, to attend the latest United Nations climate summit, called COP30.
Dec 1, 20254 min read


CBJ accepting public proposals for marine passenger fee proceeds starting December 1
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) invites the public to submit proposals for how proceeds from the 2026 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) are used.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Governor picks acting commissioner for permanent role as Alaska natural resources leader
John Crowther, who stepped in as acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources last month after John Boyle, the previous commissioner, resigned abruptly, is the governor’s choice for the more permanent position.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Police blotter for Nov. 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 1, 20251 min read


4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects
Some districts see a shorter school week as a way to attract teaching talent. But many remain skeptical.
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Pebble Mine, halted by EPA order, gets support from national development groups
Developers’ efforts to overturn the cancellation of a vast gold and copper mine planned for southwest Alaska are getting a boost from national mining and pro-business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 1, 20253 min read
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