September - 2026 6/23

America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises

America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.

5 days ago7 min read

Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses

Neighbors across the Colville Tribes communities in Washington state knew Matilda Bob’s log home as the “rainbow house,” for its brightly painted exterior.

5 days ago6 min read

Alaska courts offer expanded text-message reminders for upcoming court hearings

The Alaska Court System is now offering automatic reminders by text message for people with upcoming court hearings, part of an effort to reduce the number of missed appearances.

5 days ago1 min read

Alaska governor’s race shifts to toss-up: Cook Political Report

Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted Alaska’s gubernatorial race to a toss-up on Thursday after previously leaning Republican.

5 days ago1 min read

Juneau Animal Control and Protection urges proper disposal of pets following failed cremation in public fire pit

Three legal options include burial on private property, cremation, or going to the dump.

5 days ago3 min read

The Roadless Rule rollback is an opportunity not a threat

While environmentalists oppose the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule, which would remove prohibitions on road construction and logging on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, I see this as an opportunity for professional foresters to manage federal land, reduce wildfire risk and boost the economy.

5 days ago3 min read

Motorcyclist dies in collision with postal vehicle on North Douglas Highway

Ryan Michael Jollimore, 26, of Juneau, pronounced dead at scene after Thursday afternoon collision.

5 days ago1 min read

Fin whale struck by cruise ship in Sitka Sound

A dead fin whale was pulled from the bulbous bow of the cruise ship Norwegian Joy this morning as the ship made its way toward the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal for its port call in Sitka.

5 days ago4 min read

Mail trouble canceled some Alaska primary votes in Western Alaska

Statewide, about 3.4% of absentee ballots were rejected for various problems, above the average for recent elections but below the record high.

5 days ago5 min read

Two bears killed, third injured in Haines Highway collision

A sow and cub were killed on the Haines Highway after being hit by a large vehicle in the upper Chilkat Valley on Tuesday night. A second cub was injured, but responding officers said they are hopeful it will survive.

6 days ago2 min read

You can support local recreation and vote no on Proposition C

I support recreation in Juneau. And I’m voting no on Proposition C, the seasonal sales tax. Those two positions are not contradictory.

6 days ago5 min read

Don't blame APOC

We’ve all been there, at DMV for a Real ID or to update our car registration, the waiting room full, only two employees behind the counter, and…one of them takes their lunch break. Collectively, the entire waiting room sees red. People grumble about those damn state workers. Some in the waiting room leave in disgust — they just don’t have time for this!

6 days ago3 min read