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Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods
Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river level begins to rise rapidly, it’s a sign that Suicide Basin, a small glacier-dammed lake 5 miles up the mountains, has broken through the glacier again and a glacial lake outburst flood is underway.
Mar 124 min read


Alaska National Guard says planned deployment to Washington DC pushed to May
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said plans to deploy a trained rapid response force this month to support federal authorities in Washington D.C. has been pushed back to May.
Mar 123 min read


Cliff Dumas reacquiring 10 SE radio stations, including KINY and TAKU 105, after bankruptcy proceedings
Owner says most changes noticeable to listeners have already occurred during the past year — although its Juneau operations are relocating soon to the Mendenhall Mall.
Mar 123 min read


Cade Jobsis, 4, scheduled to receive novel gene therapy next month
Phase 3 trial underway in Texas to treat SPG50.
Mar 123 min read


School board adds free student breakfasts to next year’s budget before sending it to Assembly
Teacher contracts remain a major unknown, with mediation talks set to continue Friday.
Mar 123 min read


What happened when Juneau, Calgary axed fluoride from drinking water
Children living in two cities that removed fluoride from drinking water are suffering from shocking levels of severe tooth decay, studies have found.
Mar 121 min read


Police blotter for March 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 121 min read


Police blotter for March 9
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 121 min read


Bike and walking trails lose hundreds of millions under Trump
Lemon Creek Multimodal Path in Juneau is among projects on hold that received funding from Biden-era program.
Mar 126 min read


Alaska Senate approves fast-track budget bill to cover disasters, transportation projects
House lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the proposal at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with big spending from savings possible.
Mar 124 min read


Southeast 1A teams begin battles at state tournament
Klawock boys win but Kake girls, Skagway boys and Hoonah girls all fall.
Mar 1110 min read


Obituary: Daisy Davenport (3/14/1942 — 12/31/2025)
Longtime Juneauite, Daisy Johanna Davenport, passed away Dec. 31, 2025, peacefully in Juneau, Alaska, with her family by her side.
Mar 112 min read
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