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Coast Guard to hold open house on proposed homeporting of cutters in Juneau
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Storis icebreaker at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Independent file photo) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The U.S. Coast Guard is currently evaluating a proposal to homeport up to two major cutters at Station Juneau and is seeking public input as part of the environmental review process. An open house is scheduled Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. In a non-binding reso
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Shauna Severson sets new Juneau Ridge Race female record
Benjamin Browning first overall in race’s second-fastest all-time male finish.
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Alaska Supreme Court rules Dan J. Sullivan is a legitimate US Senate candidate
High court declares retired Petersburg teacher with same name as incumbent senator ‘shall be listed as a candidate within the confines of existing Alaska ballot design law.’
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Alaska, other states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, US Supreme Court rules in 5-4 decision
Trump sought change, claiming it helped cause his 2020 defeat; opponents in Alaska said elimination of 10-day grace period will disenfranchise voters in rural communities.
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‘Release the Miners’: Juneau pushes for local mining industry involvement to expedite enduring solution for glacial lake outburst floods
Hecla Greens Creek, CBJ and USACE set to meet Monday for tour of mine site with community members hoping to save cost and time on lake tap alternative.
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America’s bald eagles thrive due to Southeast Alaska’s translocation program
As US celebrates 250th anniversary, the nation’s symbol of peace and strength owes its survival to Southeast Alaska’s bald eagles.
2 days ago7 min read
Racers' spirits win Ben Blackgoat Memorial Run segments
Many enter the 30th annual trail run to remember soul of races namesake
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Matt Claman drops out of Alaska governor’s race
State senator from Anchorage says he faced tough odds to finish among to four in August primary, isn’t endorsing another candidate right now.
2 days ago2 min read
Judge rules state illegally removed Dan J. Sullivan from US Senate race
Alaska Supreme Court set to hear state’s appeal at 10 a.m. Monday, with a final resolution sought by noon on Tuesday so elections officials can print ballots.
3 days ago4 min read
Leak of confidential gasline deal shakes up special session, raises further questions about project’s future
Agreement may force state to pay ‘hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars’ to company if it decides not to proceed with development of natural gas pipeline.
3 days ago4 min read
Telephone Hill lawsuit set for trial Aug. 24
Dispute between city, former residents of historic neighborhood has gotten global media attention the past two weeks.
3 days ago3 min read
Alaska again has highest SNAP error rate in US, but won’t pay penalties facing many other states
23.15% error rate is 4.49% above second-highest tally in 2025; but special provision in Trump-signed budget bill means worst states have an extra year to fix problem.
4 days ago3 min read
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