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Class that grew up along Gastineau Channel honored as Douglas grand marshals
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé class of 1966, this year's grand marshal for the Douglas Fourth of July parade, walks together on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Barbara Nielson, who traveled from Seattle, and Sharon Kelly, who lives on Douglas, hold the banner. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The same class that marched across the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation stage 60 years ago marched in the Douglas Fourth
Jul 63 min read
Data center critics flood Alaska land managers with opposition to North Slope project
Hundreds of comments have been filed, with subject lines like “HELL NO! To ANY DATA CENTERS” and “NO AI”
Jul 64 min read
City museum staff spend last days getting plans in place for downsizing that takes effect Friday
Museum will be closed Sundays through Tuesdays, open reduced hours other days due to budget cuts; seasonal workers will supplement volunteers and lone holdover employee.
Jul 65 min read
Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Alaskans whose convictions were vacated, reversed or dismissed have two years to apply for past dividend payments they were ineligible for while in prison.
Jul 64 min read
Juneau’s Logan Fellman places eighth at Mount Marathon
Incoming JDHS senior finished his fourth junior race in 30 minutes and 44 seconds.
Jul 65 min read
On The Trails: Summertime fun
In the midst of trying to prepare for the coming jökulhlaup, there have been some bright spots.
Jul 63 min read
Police blotter for July 4
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 62 min read
Couple ends nearly 20-year journey to play croquet on every state Capitol lawn in Juneau
Ashton Buswell cheered on a rainy Saturday morning as his sister hit a croquet ball at the State Capitol Building in Juneau. His family set up the game in a bit of an unconventional spot.
Jul 61 min read
Seven people ill on Ruby Princess cruise set to dock Monday in Haines
The Princess Cruises ship Ruby Princess reports a second outbreak of an illness causing “acute gastroenteritis” among crew and passengers, according to an email sent to Haines borough employees. The ship is scheduled to dock at 11 a.m. Monday in Haines.
Jul 63 min read
NOAA eyes potential changes to Alaska sea lion protections as Trump urges boosted seafood harvests
Federal regulators plan to reevaluate fishing closure boundaries established to protect endangered Steller sea lions in Alaska, part of a national Trump administration push to cut regulation of U.S. commercial seafood harvests.
Jul 63 min read
Flamingos flock for FIFA
Couple’s Auke Bay front yard becomes a pitch for pink players keeping pace with World Cup matches.
Jul 53 min read
Police blotter for July 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 51 min read
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