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Next ‘No Kings’ act is early voting in midterms
The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls.
Oct 144 min read


One year after ex-Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska’s recovery is ongoing and uncertain
Local and state disaster recovery efforts face major challenges of funding, logistics and weather while relocation for the hardest-hit communities is uncertain and remains a long-term goal.
Oct 146 min read


Obituary: Ryan Michael Jollimore (Sept. 1999 - Sept. 2026)
Ryan Michael Jollimore passed from this life on Sept. 17, just 11 days shy of his 27th birthday, leaving us far too soon.
Oct 143 min read


Juneau School District explores new elementary school model as enrollment declines
The Juneau School District is projected to lose close to a sixth of its students over the next five years. That’s a drop in enrollment of about 600 students.
Oct 141 min read


Trash disposal moves ahead of second Juneau-Douglas bridge on Planning Commission’s priorities list
Flood mitigation still top funding ask from state lawmakers, but commission members diverge from draft CBJ list by ranking new waste facility second instead of fourth.
Oct 144 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 12
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 141 min read


Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there
Greenland's government pushed back against President Donald Trump's claim on Wednesday that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin" in the Arctic territory.
Oct 141 min read


Southeast leads rise in respiratory infections
Alaska Department of Public Health testing shows the spread of influenza A is running ahead of schedule in Southeast and across Alaska this year.
Oct 142 min read


Southeast communities look for answers to high cost of trash operations
Getting rid of solid waste — trash, in a single word — is expensive in Alaska, particularly in Southeast communities that lack road access to haul and dump garbage in a nearby landfill.
Oct 144 min read


I hope I’m not like him when I am 80 years old
It was hard as a kid to accept life when I didn’t get what I wanted, when my parents did not think my behavior was worthy of high praise and honors, when I did not receive the rewards that I thought I was due.
Oct 143 min read


Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices.
Oct 144 min read


Trump touts Sullivan, makes inaccurate claim about Taiwan buying Alaska LNG at Wasilla rally
President endorses Wilson for governor; claim Taiwan will buy 30% of gas from pipeline comes as he repeats falsehood about South Korea’s investment in project.
Oct 135 min read
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