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Alaska Division of Elections erroneously removed more than 600 citizens from voter list
More than 100 noncitizens were also mistakenly registered to vote, Carol Beecher told state lawmakers in a partial response to questions.
Aug 65 min read


One year into a shipping ban on EVs, owners and businesses don’t see a clear road out
Southeast shipping companies say they have no plans to change their policy, as enthusiasts worry about getting vehicles to Juneau and servicing them.
Aug 64 min read


Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders in his second attempt to deny citizenship to babies born to noncitizens, following the Supreme Court’s defeat this summer of an earlier order to redefine birthright citizenship.
Aug 63 min read


UA Board of Regents moves to cut tuition for out-of-state students, aiming to boost enrollment
The University of Alaska Board of Regents unanimously approved a cut in the tuition rate for out-of-state students to create a standard tuition rate for all resident and nonresident students across campuses and degree types, beginning in fall 2027.
Aug 62 min read


80th Golden North Salmon Derby pays tribute to teller of fish tales
Organizers dedicate this year’s three-day derby that starts Friday to Kelly Peres, who has provided radio coverage of the event for the past 50 years.
Aug 65 min read


3,000 people
I don’t know where to start. Astonishment. I am astonished that the Alaska Division of Elections has removed 3,048 people from Alaskan active voter rolls.
Aug 64 min read


Juneau man faces charge for shooting ex-girlfriend’s dog
The Dimond Courthouse. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Brian Groom, 44, is being charged with animal cruelty, a Class A Misdemeanor, for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend’s dog in April. The charging document filed Tuesday states Groom killed or injured an animal with intent to intimidate, threaten, or terrorize another person. The charging document states the Juneau Police Department was dispatched to a report of animal cruelty on
Aug 61 min read


Letter of thanks: To Bartlett hospice team
Earlier this year I joined a small group of local physicians who support the Bartlett Hospice Team.
Aug 62 min read


Locals, cruise ship crew, visitors, unite for soccer game in Haines
Forty people representing at least a dozen nationalities came together to play soccer in Haines on Saturday.
Aug 64 min read


Nothing is private in Meta’s field of vision
If you want a pair of smartglasses that will record every burp, blemish and blush of whoever is sitting across from you — while it also remembers their names — Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and his techies at Meta see the world the same as you. They see privacy to be dismissed and eating habits to be recorded.
Aug 63 min read


Major waterfront expansion moves ahead in Wrangell
Work could start this fall on rock fill.
Aug 62 min read


Head Start overhaul eliminating regulations sought by Trump administration
President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation's poorest children.
Aug 64 min read
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