July - 2026 8/24

Despite industry rhetoric, the problems with trawling are easy to understand

"Finding the Homes of Wild Salmon" on June 2, 2019, by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0. (Credit: Department of Interior) By Dave Kiffer As a lifelong Alaskan from a family of commercial fishermen, I understand and appreciate how much our state depends on healthy fisheries. Salmon, halibut, black cod, rockfish and countless other species are more than economic resources — they are how many families feed themselves, support their businesses and pass tra

Jul 203 min read

On nearly deserted Adak Island, you pay to keep hundreds of buildings wired for internet

US phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

Jul 208 min read

Syphilis infections a rising threat for Alaska newborns, health officials report

There were 14 cases of congenital syphilis in 2025, the most recorded in any recent year.

Jul 203 min read

Feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.

Few wildlife agencies have the authority to regulate habitat under state laws.

Jul 206 min read

Juneau athletes swim, run to honor veterans and their families

Honoree speaks to the challenges those veterans and families face.

Jul 199 min read

Gastineau Channel Little League are state baseball champions

Juneau Junior All-Stars fall behind early, rally late to defeat Ketchikan 14-11.

Jul 198 min read

City priorities: Another sad tale at the city museum

The decision by the Assembly to terminate half of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum staff and endanger the viability of the museum serves as an example of the haphazard way the city sets priorities.

Jul 193 min read

On The Trails: Two little mysteries

One fine, sunny day in mid-July, I strolled around at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. I usually see something of interest there. I was amused by a sign saying “asparagus” that seemed to guard a large stand of tall foxglove. If I looked closely, however, there really was a delicate sprig of mature asparagus, almost hidden by the leafy foxglove.

Jul 193 min read

Juneau’s Leif Richards breaks 45-year record at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Greased pole walk of 15’ 4.5" is nearly two feet longer than previous high; other Juneau participants also claim top spots in traditional Indigenous events at four-day competition in Fairbanks.

Jul 193 min read

Police blotter for July 16

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Jul 192 min read

GCLL junior baseball takes series lead over Ketchikan in state championships

Kohan pitches Juneau to 10-0 win in game three, team can close title on Sunday

Jul 185 min read

Obituary: Jennifer Nielsen Johnson

Jennifer Nielsen Johnson, beloved of all who knew her, passed away in Seattle, Washington, on July 13, 2026, at the age of 55, surrounded by her family.

Jul 182 min read