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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
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Jul 51 min read


Renovation of Adair-Kennedy park’s tennis and pickleball courts begins Monday
Renovation of Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park’s outdoor tennis and pickleball courts begins Monday, July 6. Renovations will result in fresh court surfaces and paint, new net posts, and three functional courts: one for tennis that can be used as two shared pickleball courts, and two dedicated pickleball courts.
Jul 51 min read


A traditional July 4 parade, with an extra spring in the step, as Juneau celebrates USA at 250
Familiar floats get extra flourishes, new entries mark semiquincentennial and snowmageddon, and a young grand marshal regains his footing.
Jul 45 min read


Police blotter for July 2
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Jul 41 min read


Police blotter for July 1
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Jul 41 min read


Poll: Nearly half of Americans don’t know what July 4 celebrates
53% of respondents correctly answered it was the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Jul 420 min read


Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.
Jul 44 min read


Juneau residents find their spark without fireworks on eve of Independence Day
Annual watermelon-eating contest, soapbox derby trials, marching band concert continue their traditions despite threat of stormy weather.
Jul 44 min read
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