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Police blotter for May 9
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 111 min read


Peltola unveils ‘affordability’ campaign as she challenges incumbent US Sen. Dan Sullivan
Democratic candidate proposes to eliminate income taxes for Alaskans earning less than the state’s median household income.
May 113 min read


Haines’ Quick Shop that burned down reopens to crowds, fanfare
A little over a year and a half after it burned down, the Quick Shop is back: bigger, and better — many at the grand opening said on Friday.
May 112 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of May 11, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
May 115 min read


Maritime Festival brings merriment to locals, visitors
Shopping, tug-of-war, music, dancing and tours mark 16th annual event.
May 104 min read


Crimson Bears soccer boys fall to Knights again
JDHS loses home field advantage against visiting Colony
May 104 min read


JDHS soccer girls complete home field sweep of Colony
Crimson Bears topple Knights to secure state qualifying berth.
May 103 min read


Police blotter for May 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 101 min read


Behavioral health services gaps in Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH) is an excellent small city community hospital with an emergency department staffed by emergency medicine physicians, and surgeons and other specialists available on relatively short notice; state-of-the-art diagnostic services; quality intensive care and medical surgical units; qualified physicians and nurses and other specially trained staff; outpatient and inpatient surgical units; and cancer treatment and infusion programs.
May 105 min read


On The Trails: Swifts, toads, and others
Here in Southeast, two species of swift reach the northern extent of their breeding range, although they are not common here.
May 103 min read


Seniors honored with throwback jerseys
Juneau-Douglas Falcons a classy way for Crimson Bears to celebrate teammates.
May 105 min read


Notes On The News: Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson
Carpenter Media’s downsizing means generic ‘staff’ bylines on articles that are mostly rewritten press releases — yet it may be a successful business model.
May 94 min read
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