Juneau Independent

Officials with the University of Alaska have tapped the commander of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division’s Arctic Aviation Command as the new permanent chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

A Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday in another legal setback for President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda.

Students offer thoughts on state of Alaska and national politics, share experiences from the Capitol.

Conor W. Eckholm, 46, of South Lake Tahoe, California, passed away in his sleep on April 29, 2026.

Juneau residents impacted by the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, June 9, in the Thunder Mountain Middle School common area.

JDHS senior Richard Tupou, sophomore Bella Connally place second in events to lead Crimson Bears.

Build-at-all-costs and avoid-at-all-costs testimony offered by residents to state lawmakers, who are also split on approving Alaska LNG Project legislation during 30-day session.

The procession at the beginning of Juneau’s downtown July 4 parade in 2025. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Emil Mackey I want to thank Bruce Botelho for his May 31, 2026, letter in Voices titled, “July 4 parade limits and free speech rights.” I echo his appreciation for the work of the committee and trying to make a positive climate for all Juneau citizens. However, on its face, I do not see clear pre-established criteria for what will be disallowed. It looks purely

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1,009 patrons – attended Saturday’s Beerfest. Of these, 180 were Haines residents. According to Jeremy Reed, president of the Southeast Alaska State Fair, 172 guests attended Friday’s Gourmet Brewers’ Dinner.