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Seacoast Relay boasts new mileage addition
Five-leg course now totals a marathon distance.
Jun 104 min read


Goldbelt's role in the Eaglecrest gondola and in Juneau's future
For generations, Eaglecrest has been part of the fabric of Juneau. It is more than a ski area. It is a place where families gather, where lifelong memories are made and where residents and visitors alike experience the outdoors that make Southeast Alaska unique. Having access to year-round recreation and outdoor amenities is part of what makes Juneau such a special place to live.
Jun 104 min read


Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
Jun 102 min read


Walker’s $10K final PFD a plausible political proposal, but not the right answer
Former Gov. Bill Walker is an honorable man who sincerely wants what’s best for Alaskans. He is also running for governor in the 17-candidate August primary, which means he needs to propose some strong new ideas to pop his head above the fray and make the final four for the November general election.
Jun 102 min read


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


BC taking public comment on New Polaris gold mine near Tulsequah River amid Alaskan opposition
The mine site is 100 km south of Atlin, B.C. near Juneau. It sits on the edge of the Tulsequah River and dates back to 1929, when prospectors first discovered gold at the site. The mine was operated intermittently between 1937 and 1957.
Jun 101 min read


Wrangell hopes to become first Alaska location for ‘Freedom Rock’
Officials are searching for a large boulder and will need to fundraise to create a patriotic monument for Wrangell, a move that would bring the nation’s “Freedom Rock” tour to Alaska as a way of commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States.
Jun 103 min read


Inflation at highest level in more than three years
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
Jun 105 min read


Sitka student exchanges face uncertain times
Two high school exchange students, from Moldova and Germany, are confirmed to arrive in Sitka for the 2026-27 school year through the organization AFS Intercultural Programs, despite rollbacks of federal funding for some AFS programs.
Jun 104 min read


As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
Many districts still lack clear guidance for teachers and students.
Jun 107 min read


Federal appeals judges reject lawsuit against Alaska Airlines by former state senator
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by former Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, against Alaska Airlines.
Jun 103 min read


Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail under President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots.
Jun 96 min read
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