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Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services
Through more than 400 interviews and survey responses, young people across the country recently told researchers how earlier guidance and intervention might have made a difference for them.
Dec 23, 20254 min read
Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems, but there was some recovery in crab stocks and salmon harvests.
Dec 23, 20254 min read
‘Light the Night’ solstice ski brightens darkest day
Juneau Nordic Ski Club fundraiser brings holiday glow to campground trails.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
A year before Alaska’s US House election, two candidates are emerging as frontrunners
Republicans and Democrats are aligning around Republican Rep. Nick Begich III and Democratic challenger Matt Schultz, endorsements show.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
JDHS basketball teams finish season-opening road trips
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls and boys varsity basketball teams continued their respective road trips Saturday, with the girls defeating the North Pole Lady Patriots 49-36 at the Doc Larson Roundball Classic in Wasilla and the boys defeating the Sunnyside Wildcats (Fresno, California) 47-43 at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
After fatal trailer fire, brother-in-law who let victim share his home now needs to find a new one
Michael Wright says he tried to help Calvin Olsen by giving him a temporary place to stay; instead Olsen died at the home alone and Wright lost what scarce belongings he had.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas
No-bid deals, undisclosed contracts, and millions already spent: inside the wild story of the Alaska gas pipeline that will not die.
Dec 22, 202521 min read
Second fire within two days destroys home at Switzer Village; family out of town when it occurs
‘My kids and I don’t have no place to go,’ father says as donations sought to replace family’s lost belongings.
Dec 22, 20252 min read
In honor of solstice: Shining a little light on light
Normally on solstice I would be packing last year’s Christmas tree into the back of the truck for a bonfire at Sandy Beach. But with the minus temperatures and gusty winds, I am inside thinking about the significance of crossing over toward more light in our daily lives.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Letter: Thanks to city workers for water main fix
On Saturday evening, water began pouring down Wire Street. It was dark, it was very cold and it was hard to see what was going on. Whatever it was, it sure wasn’t good.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
AI Tries To Write The News: Record snow and cold, Eaglecrest begins 50th season
AI Tries To Write The News is a weekly feature where a commercial AI blog tool is asked to write news stories about notable local events of the past week, with excerpts of the results provided.
Dec 22, 20256 min read
Police blotter for Dec. 20
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
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