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How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
About 4 in 10 U.S. adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Roughly 3 in 10 say “excited” describes their emotions.
Jun 245 min read


State’s petition on Fairbanks charter school dispute will not be heard by Alaska Supreme Court
Advocates with the charter group said the school is now unlikely to open in August, but continue to press the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in court.
Jun 244 min read


US Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among four Republicans who joined Democrats to vote for the measure.
Jun 233 min read


Juneau riders place well at Kluane Chilkat International bike race
Eight mileage legs totaling 148 miles could be raced solo or via 2,4 or 8 person teams
Jun 238 min read


Betting on snowfall amounts now legal statewide after governor allows bill by Juneau legslator to become law
Rep. Sara Hannan’s HB50 aims to provide charitable gaming opportunities for Juneau Nordic Ski Club, other organizations
Jun 232 min read


Lawsuit aims to put sunflower sea stars on endangered species list
The huge sea stars, once plentiful in waters from Mexico to Alaska, were nearly wiped out by a bacteria-caused wasting disease, and listing is overdue, the lawsuit says.
Jun 234 min read


Dan Sullivan candidate appeal likely to go to Alaska Supreme Court, with one week until ballot deadline
State says noon on June 30 is ‘drop dead’ point for decision on decertification of US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent before ballots are printed.
Jun 232 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: A festive pasta salad
For the Juneau Independent’s community picnic, I decided to make a brightly colored pasta salad full of vegetables, cheese and salami.
Jun 232 min read


Letter: Sullivan, Sullivan
These two do not have the same name. Daniel J, Daniel S. There is no confusion. On with the ballot with two.
Jun 231 min read


Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A survey of more than 3,800 people nationwide who gave birth in 2023 and 2024 found those using Medicaid described worse outcomes than those on private insurance, that access to care remains limited for some, and that women often feel unheard and disregarded during pregnancy and labor and delivery.
Jun 233 min read


Runners get foolish for solstice weekend
Costumes and evening sun flood the streets downtown for 42nd annual Only Fools Run At Night
Jun 233 min read


Police blotter for June 21
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 231 min read
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