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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.
6 days ago3 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.
6 days ago2 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.
6 days ago6 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.
6 days ago5 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.’
6 days ago4 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.
7 days ago2 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.
7 days ago2 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.
7 days ago2 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.
7 days ago1 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.
7 days ago2 min read
Police blotter for Aug. 16
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
7 days ago1 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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