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Freedom Rock in Wrangell is complete, waiting for site prep and installation this fall
Alaska’s first official Freedom Rock honoring veterans is painted and ready in a secure building at the Marine Service Center while awaiting setup at its future home at City Park.
Aug 193 min read


Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1
More than 70% of participating voters approved the measure in early tallies published Tuesday night.
Aug 192 min read


Primary takeaways: Peltola has solid lead on Sen. Sullivan, governor’s race may depend on who is willing to drop out
Nick Begich III has 46%-39% lead over combined major opponents; Democrats positioned to gain seats in the Legislature; proposition limiting donations gets dominant win.
Aug 196 min read


Initial assessment of 2026 glacial lake outburst flood confirms less damage than last year
Tree strikes remain the biggest threat to HESCO barriers; extent of their reinforcement and repairs still under review, CBJ says.
Aug 195 min read


Southeast Alaska voters say state transportation, education and high cost of living are issues important to them in state primary elections
‘I believe that this is probably going to be one of the most important turning point primaries.’
Aug 194 min read


Leaders emerge in governor’s race, proposition limiting donations passing in early primary results
Mary Peltola leading Sen. Dan Sullivan 48%-43%, Dan J. Sullivan at 2.46% in US Senate race; Rep. Andi Story leading challenger Annette Kreitzer in District 3 House race.
Aug 182 min read


Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems
At least two polling stations in rural Alaska opened late for the Tuesday statewide primary election, the Alaska Division of Elections confirmed late Tuesday, and observers independently reported other sites also opened late.
Aug 182 min read


Haines man accused of animal cruelty who fled to Russia turns self in to Juneau law enforcement
Steve Kroschel has animals seized from his wildlife center in 2025.
Aug 182 min read


Judge sentences former Juneau fire captain to more than a year in prison
A former Juneau fire captain has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for physically assaulting his stepdaughter.
Aug 181 min read


DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas in probe of Dan J. Sullivan’s US Senate candidacy
Election Day reports in national media refer to actions by grand jury last week in federal investigation of namesake of Alaska’s incumbent senator.
Aug 182 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 16
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 181 min read


Crimson Bears football cheerleaders face new challenges
The ‘Gridiron Girls’ look to rebrand after leadership change
Aug 186 min read
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