Juneau Independent

The current controversy triggered by the Juneau Festival Association’s announced policy banning participants seeking to express “political opposition,” carrying “picket signs” or inciting “hateful language” reminds me of the quip that “nothing motivates an American more than being told there are things he can’t say or do.”

President rescinds two executive orders that led to prohibitions on the use of the vehicles in most national parks.

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An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair," recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event's ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organizers said Saturday.

On a recent semi-sunny day, I ventured down the badly pot-holed access road to the trailhead for the wetlands at the end of Industrial Boulevard. Elderberry shrubs bore a few inflorescences with open flowers and more to come soon.

Crimson Bears girls place fourth, boys fifth, each wins high tournament accolades.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé nips Wolves, bites Kings.

JDHS fell to Sitka Lady Wolves in Region V championship game, both teams advance.

Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.

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JDHS will play Colony for fourth place in the state tournament

Crimson Bears lose 2-0 to top seed West Valley, will play for third on Saturday.