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Third gastrointestinal illness outbreak hits National Geographic Sea Bird this season
18 of 88 people affected during July 10-15 voyage from Sitka to Juneau, cause unknown, according to CDC; ship is only one in U.S. ports with more than one reported outbreak in 2026.
Jul 182 min read


Hilcorp killed Alaska LNG bill, some legislators say, but governor calls the claim ‘bulls**t’
Behind the scenes of a climactic day in the Alaska Legislature for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Jul 177 min read


CBJ cancels special Assembly work session to address glacial flooding for ‘topical and timing reasons’
Issues related to short- and long-term mitigation measures will be discussed at future meeting after this year’s flood occurs, city manager says.
Jul 173 min read


Candidate filing begins for Juneau Assembly, school board races; all five seats have contenders
Incumbent Paul Kelly being challenged for Areawide Assembly; newcomers seek open District 1 and District 2 seats; both school board incumbents say they’re running again.
Jul 178 min read


GCLL junior all-stars fall in state championship opening games
Baseball falls to Ketchikan 15-5 at Adair, softball falls to Abbott-O-Rabbit 16-1 at Palmer.
Jul 175 min read


Lawson Creek cemetery restoration effort continues as city seeks proposals for landscaping services
‘Show me your cemeteries and I will show you what kind of people you have.’
Jul 169 min read


Local nonprofits collaborate on ‘The Neil Challenge’ to implement conservation projects across Southeast
A fishing access trail, outdoor youth programs and watershed restoration honor Neil Stichert, who has terminal liver cancer.
Jul 164 min read


Dunleavy calls third special session on gasline; compromise bill fails in House after passing Senate
Governor says S Corp tax provision ‘raises serious concerns’; next special session set to begin July 27.
Jul 163 min read


Juneau’s first Miss Alaska USA winner raises awareness for suicide prevention, fundraises for next competition
‘I like to highlight that there is something after the attempt — that there is so much to live for.’
Jul 165 min read


Juneau Marathon unleashes a new look for participants
Athlete- and event-friendly additions bring race on par with top national runs.
Jul 166 min read


Red Cross to host emergency preparedness workshop for flood zone residents
The American Red Cross will host a free flood preparedness workshop and resource fair Sunday.
Jul 162 min read


‘Final offer’ gasline bill sent to House, Senate floor; chances of passage uncertain
After extensive closed-door negotiations by stakeholders and a few lawmakers, the full Legislature will be asked Thursday to pass a bill affecting the state’s finances for decades.
Jul 165 min read
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