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NYT: Democratic Senate, once unthinkable, is a real possibility
Alaska among four states with Republican incumbents where Democrat is leading polls, according to newspaper.
Apr 201 min read


AI Tries To Write The News: Rap star Post Malone helps set up HESCO barriers and other ‘sightings’
Media in Alaska and beyond runs wild with reports and fake images of performer doing many improbable things in many improbable spots in The Last Frontier.
Apr 203 min read


Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund 2026 grant application period is now open
The Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund will accept applications for funding support through June 1.
Apr 201 min read


UA professors oppose banned words and defend free speech and cultural diversity
In February 2025, to the shock of University of Alaska faculty, staff and students, the University of Alaska Board of Regents passed a motion that banned the use of the words “DEI,” “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion,” reversing decades of work by the universities to better serve Alaska and its diverse population.
Apr 204 min read


Police blotter for April 18
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Apr 201 min read


Police blotter for April 17
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Apr 201 min read


Anchorage mother drives national push to prevent fentanyl deaths
Sandy Snodgrass championed the passage of Bruce’s Law, named after her son, which expands funds and focus on overdose prevention education for youth.
Apr 205 min read


Death Notice: Jirdes Winther Baxter
A Celebration of Life honoring Jirdes Winther Baxter, who passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, at the age of 101, will be held on May 9 at 2 p.m. at Chapel by the Lake.
Apr 201 min read


Notes On The News: Juneau Independent’s reporters win nine Alaska Press Club awards
Five journalists who spent first half of 2025 at the Juneau Empire before launching the Independent explain how winning entries at both publications originated and were written.
Apr 2010 min read


Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.
Apr 194 min read


On The Trails: Spring progresses!
In mid-April I went out on the Airport Dike Trail, hoping to find some fat buds that were loosening up and showing a little green leafiness. Alas, no, too soon for that. My best observation for that walk happened out by the bench.
Apr 193 min read


Crimson Bears’ girls fall as Mustangs kick stoppage time goal
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé dealt a 4-3 loss.
Apr 195 min read
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