Juneau Independent

James "Jim" Rollo Wilson, 77, passed away on July 2, 2026. A proud resident of Juneau, Alaska, for 53 years, Jim was a deeply invested community member whose quiet dedication left a lasting mark on the people around him and the place he called home.

Dunleavy says he will ‘continue meeting with all parties’ before submitting proposal to Legislature; a few House and Senate members convene and quickly adjourn until Friday.

Juneau International Airport is seeking public comment on a proposed Passenger Facility Charge of $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger that is proposed to take effect Nov. 1, 2026, and expire Aug. 31, 2035.

Residents worry high-cost wall could deter long-term solution; city manager says options won’t get further scrutiny until after this year's outburst.

$16M school bond, $9.4M utility bond, renewal of 3% sales tax on agenda; members also set to vote on tax breaks for nonprofits, historic property repairs and agent commissions.

In the 1980s, Geoff and Marcy Larson were working in different industries. Geoff was a chemical engineer and worked in a gold mine. Marcy was an accountant and had her sights on becoming a bush pilot. But they had a common love of beer.

Democratic US House candidate explains his decision to suspend his campaign against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Begich and back independent Bill Hill.

Several characteristics of the Tongass National Forest are unique. It is part of the largest temperate rainforest in the world and extends from Yakutat, Alaska to northern California. It is home to healthy populations of five species of Pacific salmon: pink, chum, coho, sockeye and Chinook salmon. The largest population of brown bears is found on Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest.

Jenna Wiersma wins women’s half, Brendan Fant sprints to men’s half marathon win.

Tourism activist Karla Hart and former candidate David Lee Morris join District 2 contest; Areawide Assembly has two candidates; other races have one candidate per seat.

Hemaloto Fotu, 55, accused of threatening to shoot another man in neighborhood; JPD sends drone inside residence to locate suspect.

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that in nearly half of U.S. states halted President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list.