Please join a gathering to celebrate the life of former Juneau resident Dr. Henry Wilde, to be held on Aug. 29, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. in the Barrel Room at Forbidden Peak Brewery in Juneau, Alaska.

The Juneau Community Foundation’s 2026 application period for the Artist Awards program is open until 5 p.m. on Aug. 15.

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Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

Since 1994, the Alaska Republican Party has sent absentee ballot applications to registered voters across the state, urging voters to cast their ballot by mail.

Abbott-O-Rabbit wins 10-2, will represent Alaska at Northwest Regionals.

Oscar Nicholas Griffin, 25, of Juneau, passed away on June 30, 2026.

The University of Alaska and its newest staff union have begun negotiations on its first contract. The university recently presented an initial contract proposal.

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In the Aug. 18 primary election the League of Women Voters of Alaska supports Ballot Measure 1 which places limits on campaign contributions in state and local elections.

The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote.

The groups appear to be trying to ‘dilute the vote’ for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.