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Former Juneau police officer seeks dismissal of civil case after violent arrest last year
The former Juneau Police officer who slammed a man to the ground during an arrest last summer is asking a court judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by the man he arrested.
Jun 261 min read


Alaska’s minimum wage set to increase on July 1, thanks to ballot initiative
Official minimum wage will rise by $1 to $14 an hour, but employers have already had to beat that rate to attract workers, a state economist says.
Jun 263 min read


Newest road-accessible cabin bearing Lingít name opens to public
Sítʼ Yá Hítʼs first reservation is Saturday night.
Jun 255 min read


National Park Service staff ordered not to confirm deaths or injuries: report
Spokesperson for the Interior Department said the new guidance creates ‘a more consistent approach’ on incident communications
Jun 251 min read


Behind the battle for Haines’ cruise ship dock
In the first week of June, three men flew into Haines to meet with borough manager Alekka Fullerton. They were executives she hadn’t met from a company she hadn’t heard of. As she learned at the meeting, they manage much of the operations at the borough’s cruise ship dock.
Jun 2511 min read


JPD seeks two people in connection with burglary of Dimond Park concession stand
Two people "believed to have information regarding a reported burglary at the Dimond Park concession stand" on the night of Tuesday, June 2, are being sought by the Juneau Police Department.
Jun 251 min read


Traffic light, other upgrades at Fred Meyer intersection take another step with OK from Planning Commission
Members unanimously send state DOT project to Juneau Assembly for consideration.
Jun 253 min read


Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
Federal plans for millions of acres of land could be invalid under a new interpretation of a 1996 law.
Jun 255 min read


Alaska governor's race survey: AI policy and news sources
Candidates weigh in on how they'd use AI in their administration, as well as safeguards they'd adopt.
Jun 2512 min read


How to help the Independent live a long and fruitful life
One of the first questions we received from a newspaper supporter at the Independent’s first fundraiser in February was, “How can we help the Independent?”
Jun 253 min read


State tells court Dan J. Sullivan isn’t a genuine US Senate candidate; he says motives can’t legally disqualify him
Unprecedented election dispute involving Petersburg resident with same name as Republican incumbent heard Thursday by Anchorage judge, who plans to issue decision Friday.
Jun 255 min read


Police blotter for June 23
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 252 min read
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