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Three Southeast Alaska fishermen charged with intentionally sinking boats
Two men from Sitka, one from Petersburg arrested by federal officials for unrelated incidents between March and October of 2025.
Mar 42 min read
‘Alternative public comment event’ for Cascade Point Ferry Terminal on Wednesday evening
An alternative public comment event about the proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal, hosted by the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
Mar 41 min read
Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn’t followed.
Crisis pregnancy centers have been the beneficiary of at least a half-billion dollars since the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections in June 2022, a States Newsroom investigation found. The centers discourage women from seeking abortion and contraception, which medical experts say compromises public health. (Illustration by David Jack Browning for States Newsroom) By Anna Claire Vollers, Nada Hassanein, Shalina Chatlani and Sofia Resnick Stateline Note: This
Mar 415 min read
Proposed Wrangell shipyard project gets boost as Assembly OKs 3-year tidelands lease
The Wrangell borough assembly on Feb. 24 unanimously approved a three-year lease with JAG Marine Group, giving the company time to decide if it will proceed with development of a shipyard at the 6-Mile Mill property.
Mar 42 min read
Juneau sets another snowfall record with 7.3" inches Tuesday; government, schools open Wednesday
Avalanche advisory remains in effect; forecast issued at 7:30 a.m. calls for 2-4" more snow during the day.
Mar 42 min read
Alaska population loss looms with fewer births and more deaths in an aging population
Fewer Alaska babies are being born and more Alaskans are dying, causing the state’s natural population increase margin to shrink substantially over the past decade, according to state demographers.
Mar 43 min read
Region V championships come to Juneau beginning Wednesday
See the best of 2A/3A/4A basketball, cheer, dance, pep bands and student sections during tournaments that continue through Saturday.
Mar 412 min read
Alaska has bigger needs than fattening the dividend
Just as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drove oil prices higher — over $100 a barrel for several months — so too are the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s counterattacks, sending prices upward.
Mar 33 min read
Can the money math work for Eaglecrest’s gondola? Assembly, ski area officials tackle question Wednesday
Report projects profit at resort by 2034, but will it be enough to offset debt, installation and possible future replacement costs of the lift?
Mar 33 min read
Avalanche advisory issued by CBJ, Thane Road closes overnight due to heavy snowstorm
Up to 13" of accumulation, winds up to 40 mph forecast between midday Tuesday and noon Wednesday, according to National Weather Service.
Mar 32 min read
Police blotter for March 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 31 min read
Alaska lawmakers push Trump administration to waive $100k visa fee for international teachers
Rural Alaska districts are especially reliant on international teachers to keep instructors in their classrooms Students attend class in a Kuspuk School District elementary school (Photo provided by the Kuspuk School District) By Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon Some Alaska school districts say they can’t afford to hire and retain international teachers after the Trump administration hiked fees for highly skilled worker visas. Alaska school districts have increasingly hired inter
Mar 36 min read
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