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Learn about flood preparedness and fill sandbags this weekend at Dimond Park
Suicide Basin still expected to fill early August; USACE completes Phase 2 installation.
Jul 73 min read


Police blotter for July 5
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 71 min read


A black bear checked into Juneau’s historic Alaskan Hotel
A black bear entered Juneau’s historic Alaskan Hotel around noon on Sunday. Hotel staff said the bear let itself out with a loud crash just a short while later.
Jul 71 min read


US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.
Jul 75 min read


Corporate income tax change remains key sticking point for Alaska gas pipeline bill
Alaska legislators say they will resume public discussions next week, with a vote possible on July 16.
Jul 75 min read


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
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