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Forest Service surveys goshawks, in preparation for future timber sales near Wrangell
Deep in some of the most remote areas of forest on Wrangell Island, U.S. Forest Service natural resource technician Anna Belback tramped her way through dense trees and brush to set up a pair of speakers. She cranked up the volume and hit play — an invisible bird began to call loudly from the speaker. The alarm call of an adult goshawk.
Sep 23 min read


Juneau may get a break on cost of fast long-term flood fix, but still facing a big bill
Amendment to federal rule allowing city to pay 10% instead of 25% of project being pursued by Sen. Sullivan, city manager says, as local leaders consider tax and other options for rest.
Sep 13 min read


Douglas Indian Association opens new learning center
The Douglas Indian Association on Saturday celebrated the opening of its newly built education center. Tribal leaders say it’s years in the making and will give the tribe a space to teach, learn and remember its history.
Sep 11 min read


Primary election results indicate Alaska House, Senate coalition majorities are likely in 2027
Final results from Alaska’s August primary election indicate existing coalition majorities in the state House and Senate are likely to continue after November’s general election and could even grow.
Sep 18 min read


App that alerts CPR-trained people to nearby cardiac incidents goes live in Juneau
PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected app intended to provide quick aid to people in need of help until emergency responders arrive.
Sep 13 min read


Labor Day picnic hosted by Juneau Central Labor Council on Monday
The Juneau Central Labor Council invites the community to the organization’s annual Labor Day Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at the Savikko Park log cabin shelter.
Sep 11 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 31
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 11 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 30
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 12 min read


Systemwide water line flushing to begin this week
Beginning the week of Sept. 1, 2026, the City and Borough of Juneau Water Utility will begin flushing the water distribution system. Work is scheduled to begin in Douglas, then moving downtown and working north to the hospital, the Lemon Creek area, the Valley, Auke Bay and the Tee Harbor area, in that order.
Sep 11 min read


Obituary: Neil David Stichert
Cancer took the life of Neil David Stichert, a longtime Juneau community member, on Aug. 15, 2026, at the age of 54.
Sep 12 min read


USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order
The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to comply with a Trump administration policy placing new restrictions on mail-in voting, and defied a court order to stop work on the system, according to an explosive whistleblower complaint published Tuesday by Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Sep 14 min read


Crimson Bears in the pool and on the boards
JDHS swim and dive team return ready to kick bubbles and take names.
Sep 110 min read
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