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Police blotter for May 23
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
5 days ago1 min read


Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 1
Families are invited to register their kids for the Zach Gordon Youth Center’s Start Smart Soccer program taking place this summer. Registration opens at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1 under the “Youth & Teen” tab on the Parks & Recreation registration site.
5 days ago1 min read


The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
5 days ago3 min read


Crimson Bears sweep Lady Kings on senior weekend
Seven Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduates honored.
6 days ago3 min read


Fire destroys trailer home in Mendenhall Valley, one person hospitalized with burns
Home didn’t have smoke alarm, according to CCFR; cause of Sunday morning incident remains under investigation.
6 days ago1 min read


Notes On The News: A day editing the Independent
May 20 was the 11-month anniversary of the Indy’s launch. It was also the final day of the legislative session, budget decision day for the Assembly, and full of other routine duties and breaking news.
6 days ago5 min read


On The Trails: Basin Road, jumping mice, calypso orchids
On a recent chilly, drizzly day, I ventured up Basin Road with a friend. The flume trail was not available, due to some work project. Our time was limited, so we stuck to the road, up and back.
6 days ago3 min read


Crimson Bears soccer boys nip Wolverines again
JDHS wins 1-0 for the second consecutive day over South Anchorage.
6 days ago5 min read


Crimson Bears soccer girls fall to Wolverines
Lessons learned for state tournament with strong showing in Saturday's loss.
6 days ago4 min read


Police blotter for May 22
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
6 days ago1 min read


Senior Spotlight 2026: Young leaders in community taking bold steps
JDHS, YDHS and homeschool students share their journeys to graduation day and where they’re going next.
7 days ago13 min read


Clarence ‘Butch’ Laiti remembered as Lingít leader and fisheries advocate
Clarence “Butch” Laiti was Yanyeidí and T’aaḵu Ḵwáan, born and raised in Juneau. He was a Vietnam War veteran, grandfather and great grandfather.
7 days ago1 min read
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