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Why we’re voting for Mary Peltola
During our 80 years in Alaska, we have seen many territorial senators and U.S. senators represent Alaska. Gruening, Stevens and lately Murkowski have seemed to understand their job was to do what was best for the country while looking out for the unique needs of Alaska.
Sep 51 min read
Treg Taylor reinstated to governor’s race in late-night Friday announcement by lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, who said Monday she wouldn’t certify former state attorney general due to financial disclosure violations, reverses decision citing further legal review.
Sep 43 min read
Marie Drake reopens gym for public use after Mount Jumbo Gym closes due to budget cuts
Former school closed two years ago during consolidation will offer open gyms, public recreation programs and private rentals.
Sep 43 min read
Feds seek to ‘streamline’ Arctic oil permitting, ending environment studies of individual projects
Trump administration’s proposed rule would eliminate the need for projects to undergo impact studies that have been standard under longtime federal law.
Sep 45 min read
Motorcyclist transported to hospital following vehicle collision
The Juneau Police Department station in downtown Juneau. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Juneau Independent staff The Juneau Police Department received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the area of Egan Drive across from Twin Lakes on Thursday at about 4:15 p.m., according to Deputy Chief Krag Campbell. A 32-year-old female driver of a Toyota RAV4 hit a motorcycle. The male motorcyclist, 62, was transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital due to injuries sustained i
Sep 41 min read
Two armed men charged with impersonating SWAT officers, handcuffing people at Sandy Beach
Adam Scott Murphy and Christopher Scott Johnson Jr. each facing a misdemeanor charge; city attorney says detained people may have been willing participants.
Sep 42 min read
Alaska appeals court dismisses noncitizen voting case against Whittier woman
Prosecutors could seek a reindictment, but the decision also sets a high bar for future noncitizen voting prosecutions in Alaska.
Sep 43 min read
Some Juneau residents say e-motorcycles are a problem. City leaders look to regulate them.
A new mountain bike park opened in Juneau late last month. At the same time, public outcry over electric motorcycles endangering riders and chopping up trails got the attention of city leaders, who are now considering regulations.
Sep 41 min read
JPD arrests man for alleged hit-and-run on Douglas Island; no injuries reported
Lance Victor Martell, 21, taken to LCCC after fleeing officers.
Sep 41 min read
Death Notice: Steven Winders
Steven Winders, 37 years old passed away on Aug. 30, 2026, at his Parkshore home in Juneau, Alaska.
Sep 41 min read
Gender-based bullying data removed from schools survey by Trump administration
The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender identity.
Sep 44 min read
Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council
Attorneys and jurors give Juneau Superior Court judge high ratings; peace and probation officers give her low marks in performance evaluation.
Sep 44 min read
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