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JSD enrollment ‘historically lower now than ever before’; school board to revisit budget later this fall
3,673 students is 94 fewer than predicted; reallocation of elementary staff possible due to less per-student funding.
Sep 105 min read


Alaska gubernatorial candidates vow support for the seafood industry while revealing some splits
The candidates who will face off in the general election spent much of their time at a Kodiak forum discussing trawling, salmon bycatch and fishery conflicts.
Sep 107 min read


Why I’m voting yes on Props A, B, C
I grew up in Juneau. I learned to ski at Eaglecrest, swim at Augustus Brown, skate at Treadwell Arena, and our Southeast Alaska ecosystems by walking our trails. These are the public spaces that make this community feel like home.
Sep 103 min read


Alaska Legislature will support state’s bootlegging penalties in front of U.S. Supreme Court
The Alaska Legislature will join Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration in seeking to defend the state’s anti-bootlegging punishments in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sep 102 min read


Future of Goldbelt dock, Eaglecrest, second crossing loom large at Douglas candidate forum
Eight Juneau Assembly contenders seeking three seats differ widely on tourism and development issues, agree on keeping community’s fire station open.
Sep 108 min read


Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
An FCC review of the E-Rate program could affect how schools and libraries operate.
Sep 103 min read


Juneau wastewater permit review follows bacterial violations
Recent treatment problems at Juneau’s Thane Road wastewater facility are receiving renewed attention as state regulators consider another discharge permit for the plant.
Sep 101 min read


Man accused of assaulting girlfriend with handgun, threatening to shoot officers arrested after turning himself in
A man accused of assaulting a woman with a handgun who later fled a police officer and reportedly made threats to kill officers was arrested when he surrendered to officials, according to a Juneau Police Department information release.
Sep 102 min read


Crimson Bears QB Krew Ridle earns honors
JDHS senior player of the week follows his lineman to prepare team for Colony.
Sep 109 min read


GOP showcases ‘big beautiful bill’; its impacts are mixed
A year on, what’s known as the One Big Beautiful Bill — or, the “Big Ugly Bill,” as Democrats call it — has produced mixed results. Millions of people have received enhanced tax breaks, while millions are also losing access to federal food aid and health care. More immigrants are being arrested, many deported, some dying during the process.
Sep 104 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 101 min read


Juneau residents invited to share input on 2026 GLOF response Sept. 16
Residents impacted by the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood are invited to share input on the response efforts during a debrief on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Thunder Mountain Middle School commons.
Sep 101 min read
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