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Mayor seeks to demote Eaglecrest’s board to ‘advisory’ role in wake of resignations of top leaders
General manager, board chair stepped down last Thursday; Weldon says ‘I just think the city needs to have more oversight’ as major decisions on gondola, budget loom.
5 hours ago2 min read


Thane Road closing again at noon Tuesday due to avalanche risk as heavy rain, high winds of 70+ mph forecast
Total rainfall of 1.5" to 3.5" possible in parts of Southeast Alaska, according to National Weather Service.
6 hours ago3 min read


Change to definition of sexual assault sought by Juneau lawmaker after partial acquittal of chiropractor at trial
Proposal among 26 bills prefiled Friday by legislators; Rep. Sara Hannan says she’s seeking to close a loophole in state law after dismissal of some charges against Jeffrey Fultz last year.
7 hours ago3 min read


Murkowski part of congressional delegation visiting Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
Alaska Republican who co-chairs Senate Arctic Caucus argues for ‘focus on continued partnership rather than possession’ in floor speech
10 hours ago3 min read


A 50-year moment for Eaglecrest and Juneau’s civic process
Creating a charter-level process for advisory, non-binding votes would give Juneau a clearer way to hear from residents early, thoughtfully, and consistently. Importantly, such a process would apply not just to Eaglecrest, but to future decisions that shape the community over decades.
11 hours ago3 min read


Repeat wildlife offender found guilty of falsifying records for his commercial fishing business
Michael Duby represented himself in a trial that was the culmination of more than five years of legal proceedings.
12 hours ago5 min read


Hilcorp operates Alaska’s largest oil field. Its chairman says they’re going to Venezuela.
Two big players in Alaska’s oil industry say they’re keen on investing in post-Maduro Venezuela.
12 hours ago3 min read


GOP senators defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe
Murkowski calls Trump administration's investigation ‘an attempt at coercion’ that poses threat to economic stability.
13 hours ago5 min read


‘Snow, all at once’: Two flooded Douglas homes draw neighborhood effort to divert icy water
More than a dozen people on St. Ann’s Avenue build berm to mitigate ‘slush slide’ releasing from Mount Jumbo.
15 hours ago5 min read


10 GOP gubernatorial candidates make their case at inaugural Alaska Young Republicans State Convention
Unity among contenders about opportunities for state under Trump, division when it comes to willingness to criticize competing party candidates.
16 hours ago6 min read


Police blotter for Jan. 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
18 hours ago1 min read


Mary Peltola enters US Senate race against Dan Sullivan
Former Democratic congresswoman promotes ‘Alaska first’ agenda in announcement video; Cook Political Report changes race’s rating from ‘solid Republican’ to ‘lean Republican.’
18 hours ago4 min read
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