August - 2026

Juneau’s 5-kilometer runners race through the sun on Saturday

Beat the Odds, Juneau Sayéik Invitational show strength and spirit of community.

4 hours ago9 min read

Skagway ferry port closed indefinitely due to major structural damage at dock

‘All ferry service to and from Skagway is suspended for the foreseeable future,’ DOT says; passengers with reservations about being contacted about options.

8 hours ago1 min read

‘A lot of firsts’ at 35th Annual Beat the Odds Event

Nearly 400 people participate in fundraiser for cancer support hosted for first time on UAS campus.

9 hours ago4 min read

Juneau sets heat record for second straight day at 85°F on Friday

High of 80°F forecast Saturday, then cooler temperatures and rain beginning Sunday.

12 hours ago2 min read

Trump tells Americans to accept higher gas prices

Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat on Saturday, while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.

13 hours ago1 min read

Police blotter for Aug. 13

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.

14 hours ago1 min read

Restructured Egan-Vanderbilt intersection scheduled to open Saturday afternoon

No stopping at light for southbound Egan traffic, merge lane for Vanderbilt motorists turning left onto highway are biggest changes, according to DOT.

14 hours ago2 min read

Learn about community Development Block Grants at Aug. 17 public meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) has opened the application period for local projects to apply for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

15 hours ago1 min read

Alaska’s US Senate races vital to determining control of upper chamber

A man signs voter registration paperwork at a polling location, with “I Voted” stickers and a small American flag on the table. (Photo: freepik) By Andrew Rice The Center Square The partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate could be determined by a seat up for election in Alaska. Voters in Alaska will head to the polls on Tuesday to select candidates in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for U.S. Senate. Currently, the partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate is 53-45 with Republicans in t

15 hours ago3 min read

Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data say otherwise.

New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume.

15 hours ago6 min read

After Alaska’s ‘final four’ primary, a silent primary may decide who’s on the ballot in November

Candidates for governor are considering whether it’s worth continuing on to November, even if they’re among the top finishers in this month’s election.

1 day ago6 min read