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Obituary: David Owen Ritter
Lifetime Alaskan resident David Owen Ritter, 66, passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska.
Jun 172 min read


Here’s the transcript of US-Iran draft pact to end war
Senior U.S. officials on Wednesday read the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists after days of secrecy over what is in the document.
Jun 175 min read


Crude oil surfaced at historic Treadwell Mine. The state plans to study it.
A short walk down the trail from the end of St. Anns Avenue on Douglas Island, a bright orange plastic fence circles the site of an old oil tank in the Treadwell Mine complex.
Jun 171 min read


Juneau man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual abuse, publishing materials online
William Steadman, 35, abused 10-year-old boy, produced 43 images and 63 videos of illegal activity, according to officials.
Jun 172 min read


Wrangell students help bring Anan bear cams online for third summer
The Anan Wildlife Observatory bear cameras are online for a third summer, bringing the lives of Tongass bears like Scuba Sue and Tatonka to viewers around the world. It’s thanks to the hard work of students participating in the Teaching Through Technology program.
Jun 175 min read


Police blotter for June 15
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 171 min read


Elon Musk could put his $1 trillion to a good use
Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, probably the universe, though it’s always possible some unknown form of life has blasted to stratospheric economic heights in an unknown galaxy — if they even have an atmosphere or stratosphere — and reaped untold personal wealth in whatever currency they may use.
Jun 173 min read


Obituary: Sidney John Smith
Lifelong Juneau resident Sidney John Smith passed away peacefully in his home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jun 172 min read


More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
Food pantries see increasing demand as more people lose access to SNAP.
Jun 176 min read


Alaska natural gas pipeline dreams stretch over half a century
Various plans for a pipeline system to deliver natural gas from the North Slope have emerged over the past decades, as have promises that development was imminent.
Jun 1711 min read


Midnight Suns softball team on tour in Oregon
12U girls place second in tournament, attend camp, prepare for more play.
Jun 163 min read


Natural gas pipeline tax break lacks needed Senate votes, Alaska lawmakers say
Legislators’ 30-day special session on the issue ends Friday, but lawmakers say a House-passed bill currently lacks support in the Senate.
Jun 164 min read
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