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With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question
Candidate withdrawals may complicate the bottom of the ballot in some statewide general election races.
Aug 213 min read


The fears unbecoming of a retired Marine colonel
Unless Sen. Dan Sullivan suddenly finds his political spine, three new White House developments should help convince independent voters that it’s time to kick him out of Congress.
Aug 213 min read


Juneau finalist for Haines police position withdraws application
The Haines Borough appeared as if it would have a new police officer patrolling the Chilkat Valley, pending a background check. But he withdrew his application soon after being announced as a finalist.
Aug 211 min read


2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed in a small plane crash near the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska, the U.S. military said.
Aug 212 min read


Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
Aug 216 min read


Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives
Some students return to familiar spaces and friends, others start classes in new buildings with new peers.
Aug 203 min read


Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers
Prosecutor says Alfred Willis Torres Sr. died getting treatment necessitated by attack; defense attorney says ‘there's going to be incredible causation questions’ about how he died.
Aug 202 min read


JDHS volleyball team set for season play
Crimson Bears will open 2026-27 campaign at home against Sitka Wolves.
Aug 209 min read


Obituary: Stephen (Steve) Seymour
Stephen (Steve) Seymour, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at home in Juneau, Alaska, on July 19, 2026.
Aug 202 min read


Elly Carpenter becomes Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout
Seventeen-year-old Elly Carpenter made history on Wednesday night when she was sworn in as Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout.
Aug 201 min read


Obituary: Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge
Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge died Aug. 5, 2026, at the University of Washington Northgate Medical Center after losing a three-year battle with an extremely rare and aggressive form of inflammatory breast cancer. She was 36.
Aug 201 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Rockfish in a wine cream sauce
Ready to eat rockfish in a wine cream sauce. (Photo by Patty Schied) By Patty Schied Last week I was in the mood for some white fish but didn’t want it deep-fried. So I purchased some rockfish at a local store, sauteed it in some oil then made a luscious wine cream sauce to pour over it. A nice aspect of this recipe is that it takes only minutes, making it great for a weeknight dinner and one that can be proudly served to dinner guests. It happened that the rockfish I purcha
Aug 202 min read
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