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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.
4 days ago3 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.
4 days ago1 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.
4 days ago2 min read


Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
4 days ago6 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.
5 days ago3 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.
5 days ago2 min read


JDHS volleyball team set for season play
Crimson Bears will open 2026-27 campaign at home against Sitka Wolves.
5 days ago9 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.
5 days ago2 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.
5 days ago1 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.
5 days ago1 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
5 days ago2 min read


Vote ‘yes’ in October
My career has been in water quality, split between chemistry lab work and field sampling, and water quality management for the state. I also did a stint on the Assembly and at some point I realized that my attraction to working in government was driven by the same curious part of me that led me to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
5 days ago4 min read
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