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AI Tries To Write The News: Is proposed fee hike at Mendenhall Glacier paying for time travel?
Cybercorrespondent also seems extremely confused about Huna Totem cruise dock, which it places on Douglas Island AI-generated image supposedly showing tourists at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, as published by Travel and Tour World on Thursday, July 9, 2026. By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a regular feature intended to familiarize readers with what AI-generated news content looks like. The AI content should not be cons
Jul 134 min read


Trump: US to take over Strait of Hormuz, charge 20% for cargo shipped through
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of fire threatened a return to all-out war.
Jul 134 min read


Summer troll update: Fish scarce, catch low
On Friday morning, the 10th day of the summer king salmon troll opening, the catch was less than half of the harvest target of 83,700, fishery officials said. The opening, which was initially projected to last seven to ten days, will continue until further notice.
Jul 133 min read


Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature
Eight other bills await a final decision, plus the possibility of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Jul 133 min read


Auke Bay Post 25 wins final home game against East Post 34
Sunday victory gives Juneau seven-game win streak, top league standing.
Jul 123 min read


Valley residents have similar flood outlook, different preparation process
Prefilled sandbags will be available for pickup through Monday
Jul 126 min read


Police blotter for July 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 122 min read


On The Trails: Gunnels and others
Gunnels are small intertidal fish, very slender, bearing a long dorsal fin. They are unusually slimy; that mucus coat protects them from dehydration when the tide goes out. They can breathe air through the skin for hours.
Jul 123 min read


Freewheelers test the turns in Auke Rec Circuit Race
Bursell tops men’s race, Sheufelt leads women’s circuit
Jul 122 min read


Auke Bay Post 25 sweeps Saturday doubleheader over East Post 34
Hunter Carte throws no-hitter with solid fielding and big bats by teammates.
Jul 124 min read


GCLL Majors Baseball All-Stars head to Ketchikan
Gastineau Channel Little League set to challenge Southeast for path to regionals.
Jul 113 min read


To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
On Independence Day, as second-term Republican Dan Sullivan and his chief rival in Alaska's U.S. Senate race Democrat Mary Peltola headlined parades, the other Dan Sullivan seeking the seat was happily on the sidelines of festivities in this small fishing community he long has called home.
Jul 115 min read
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