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Nearly a year after his disappearance, divers search for Benjamin ‘Benny’ Stepetin
JPD says ongoing investigation is criminal, coordinates search operation with dive team and family members.
8 hours ago3 min read
Juneau jury indicts man for attempted murder, kidnapping
Pharoah Akhenaten, 45, was indicted for attempted murder of a woman he allegedly fired a gun at by a Juneau jury last Thursday.
9 hours ago2 min read
School board allocates funds to revamp language arts curriculum; update furniture, equipment
District budget add-backs finalized for 2026 fiscal year, with an emphasis on current and deferred needs
14 hours ago4 min read
Legislature rejects Stephen Cox as Alaska’s attorney general by 29-31 vote during joint confirmation session
Dunleavy appointee criticized for turning over voter data, failing to challenge federal withholding of funds and spending the past year ‘fighting Lower 48 culture wars’
15 hours ago5 min read
‘Dawn Patrol’ tackles litter along Juneau’s busy thoroughfares
Michael Clemens picks up after daily commuters.
19 hours ago9 min read
Juneau man convicted in Haines child sexual abuse case
Brian Kurtzman, 53, abused child he met as a raptor handler at Haines’ American Bald Eagle Foundation Raptor Center in 2013 and 2014.
19 hours ago5 min read
Assembly keeps closure of city museum, Mt. Jumbo gym on possible budget cuts list; opts not to close pools
Eaglecrest avoids worst-case cuts; city leaders also look at removing or altering sales tax exemption on purchases beyond $15,000 to help plug multimillion-dollar deficit.
1 day ago3 min read
As another Tulsequah field season nears, a mining company merger adds to persisting cleanup questions
Project officials say goal of restoring contaminated site starting in 2029 unaffected; tribal, environmental leaders voice concerns about Canada’s mining plans to state lawmakers.
1 day ago5 min read
Early release on Mondays at Juneau’s elementary schools nixed after three years
School board halts policy for coming year, with goal of finding ‘better model’ following concerns about student instructional time, teachers’ professional development.
2 days ago5 min read
Petitions for 1% seasonal sales tax, restoring property tax cap to 12 mills certified for signature gathering
Supporters of both measures hoping to offset some tax cuts approved last year by voters that have city leaders looking at closing or reducing recreational and other services.
2 days ago4 min read
Juneau high school junior competes in Celebrate the West art competition this week
Art students among many highlighted during Juneau Board of Education student showcase Tuesday.
2 days ago2 min read
UAS, Goldbelt Heritage launch Indigenous health and healing 'learning pathway'
Agreement outlines plan for learning that reflects Indigenous knowledge, values and approaches to wellness through the Integrative Behavioral Health program.
2 days ago2 min read
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