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Police blotter for Jan. 24
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 261 min read


Winter storm warning in effect until noon Monday for Juneau, up to 8" total accumulation possible
School buses on snow routes; rain forecast for the rest of the week.
Jan 261 min read


Trump administration plans to write regulations using AI
‘We don’t need the perfect rule,’ said DOT’s top lawyer. ‘We want good enough.’
Jan 267 min read


As AI-generated fake content mars legal cases, states want guardrails
As more false quotes, fake court cases and incorrect information appear in legal documents generated by AI, state bar associations, state court systems and national law organizations are issuing guidance on its use in the legal field. A handful of states are considering or enacting legislation to address the issue, and many courts and professional associations are focused on education for attorneys.
Jan 266 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Jan. 26, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
Jan 264 min read


Anger flares up at Juneau candlelight vigil after second person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
More than 200 people gather at dusk for poems, speeches and songs — and to express fears and fury that Trump’s enforcement actions may occur locally.
Jan 255 min read


Documenting an Alaska village, before and after the storm that destroyed it
The story of Typhoon Halong’s destruction in Kipnuk adds an exclamation point to long-simmering fears about the future of Alaska coastal villages facing down climate change
Jan 255 min read


Juneau high schoolers, residents chalk up the LNG pipeline to be against the best interests of Alaskans and the Earth
About 40 gather to oppose the proposed natural gas pipeline project after developer makes major announcement about advancing it.
Jan 259 min read


AI Tries To Write The News: Dunleavy’s State of the State; Alaska Legislature session underway
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.
Jan 255 min read


On The Trails: Steller’s jays
Jays are perhaps the songbird most familiar to Juneau resident. They are known by their bright blue plumage, with black head and crest.
Jan 253 min read


Police blotter for Jan. 23
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Jan 251 min read


Police blotter for Jan. 22
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 251 min read
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