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Hoonah declares local disaster following back-to-back storms in Southeast Alaska
The City of Hoonah declared a local emergency this week following heavy snowstorms in the region.
Jan 81 min read
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The 230-196 vote sends the legislation to the Senate, where Republican leadership is unlikely to put it on the floor without considerable changes, which a bipartisan group of senators appears close to finalizing.
Jan 87 min read
MRCS students being relocated to TMMS due to growing concerns about snowload on gymnasium roof
All Mendenhall River Community School students and staff are safe; school set to be closed at least through weekend while roof clearing is finished.
Jan 82 min read
Suspicious package at post office leads to drug arrest
The Wrangell Police and local U.S. Forestry Officer assist Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs with the execution of a search warrant in Panhandle Trailer Park on Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by Wrangell Police Department) By Jonathon Dawe Wrangell Sentinel Police arrested a Wrangell man Dec. 29 after seizing what the chief called the town’s largest drug shipment in recent history. Officers took 66-year-old Steven Marshall into custody around 4 p.m. at Panhandle Trailer Park. The
Jan 82 min read
Juneau’s first baby of 2026 is Bjorn at hospital
Bjorn Schroth welcomed on Jan. 3 with a boat fit for a possible future captain.
Jan 81 min read
Douglas Public Library closed for water mitigation as of Wednesday
(City and Borough of Juneau press release) The Douglas Public Library (DPL) is closed temporarily starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, due to water intrusion caused by recent weather conditions. There was no damage to library collections and damage mitigation is under way. Juneau Public Libraries does not yet know when the DPL will reopen, but hopeful that it will be within the next week. Visit Juneau Public Libraries Facebook page or juneau.org/library for updates on the closure. Fo
Jan 81 min read
Federal government shutdown postpones Alaska’s annual population estimate
Alaska’s annual population estimate will be delayed almost a month due to last year’s federal government shutdown.
Jan 82 min read
Police blotter for Jan. 6
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 81 min read
Sít' Eetí Shaanáx Glacier Valley Elementary School to remain closed for the rest of week due to roof shoveling
"Remember that even when schools are open, you know the conditions in your immediate neighborhood and are the best judge of whether or not to send your child to school."
Jan 72 min read
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center closed due to burst pipe causing leakage, no damage reported
First of new year's Fireside Lecture series moved to Juneau Ranger District office.
Jan 72 min read
Update: Juneau Assembly ratifies snowfall disaster declaration, following governor's verbal confirmation of state assistance
Assembly OKs declaration by CBJ and Tlingit & Haida on Wednesday; state scheduled to send emergency management specialist for assessment Thursday.
Jan 79 min read
National Native helpline for domestic violence and sexual assault to open Alaska-specific service
A national support line for Native survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault has begun work to launch an Alaska-specific service.
Jan 73 min read
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