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Pilot suffers ‘minor injuries and hypothermia’ after rescue from downed plane near Juneau

No other people were in the Ward Air plane that went down near Shelter Island on Thursday, according to U.S. Coast Guard

Apr 161 min read

Fire at Bartlett Regional Hospital results in operating room evacuation; no serious injuries reported

Scheduled surgeries canceled for Thursday and Friday after fire in utility closet, spokesperson says.

Apr 162 min read

Nathan Fick signs commitment to attend Pacific Lutheran University

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior catcher/third baseman will play baseball for Lutes

Apr 166 min read

Update: Missing 17-year-old girl returns home

Juneau Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaitlynn Elizabeth Murphy.

Apr 161 min read

JDHS girls soccer sweeps the field at Ketchikan

Crimson Bears defeat Kayhi 5-1 again at Kings’ Esther Shea Field.

Apr 153 min read

Contract for Juneau teachers gets final OK from school board

Educators, school board members both praise agreement after long and contentious negotiations; some concern about newer teachers getting less expressed.

Apr 153 min read

Fultz attorney says he likely will seek to move retrial to Anchorage

Extensive local public attention on sexual assault charges against former Juneau chiropractor means venue ‘is a massive issue,’ attorney says at court hearing Wednesday Nicholas Ambrose, a state public defender representing former Juneau chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz, asks for addition time to investigate the case during a hearing at the Dimond Courthouse on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent The attorney for a f

Apr 153 min read

Early-morning fire at JAMHI complex damages one apartment, residents safe

All eight apartments evacuated at Salmon Creek site as a precaution, one person taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to officials.

Apr 151 min read

It’s time to tidy with annual cleanups after a long winter

Litter Free Inc.’s trash pick up public areas set for Saturday; Southeast Alaska Land Trust delays wetlands cleanup until May 16 due to heavy snowpack.

Apr 153 min read

Juneau Skating Club to thaw winter blues in annual spring show

‘Skating Through Wonderland’ will showcase the skills of local talent and former Olympian guest artist

Apr 1410 min read

Principal at YDHS and Montessori Borealis on leave, facing charge of assaulting seventh-grade student

John Paul accused of throwing student to ground and using bodyweight to pin him down; district states it plans to hire a new principal for the schools.

Apr 143 min read