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JPD seeks information about vehicle found submerged at Douglas Harbor
Driver apparently got a ride from the scene before emergency responders arrived, according to police.
Jul 152 min read


Price of Fred Meyer intersection upgrade jumps 50% in one year due to design changes, cost increases
Estimate of $10.4M a year ago now $15.5M, but federal grant gives state a break on its share; project adds traffic light, two left-turn lanes each way and pedestrian crossing on Egan Drive.
Jul 154 min read


Assembly deadlocks 4-4 on allowing public comment at more meetings
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, who was absent from meeting on Monday, says she is not certain how she would have voted.
Jul 144 min read


‘Keep Bears Wild’: Winning art celebrated downtown, along with awareness and opportunities for trash containment
Dozens of trash cans with a colorful facelift and easy-use handles to be placed downtown.
Jul 145 min read


Move to new City Hall will take longer than planned, as Assembly weighs two sale options for current building
Relocation to Michael J. Burns Building expected next May rather than end of this year; public input sought on either open auction or direct sale to SHI of existing City Hall.
Jul 143 min read


New 3D security scanners at Juneau’s airport lets travelers leave laptops in carry-on luggage
Computed tomography (CT) X-ray machines create rotatable images that TSA officers can examine without disrupting people’s belongings.
Jul 133 min read


Wounded bear in neighborhood near Mendenhall Glacier being left alone for now by state officials
Days after another young bear was euthanized after being shot, animal spotted during past several days in victiny of Dredge Lake is ‘a watch-and-see situation.’
Jul 133 min read


New swim-run race honors veterans, applauds entrants
Juneau athletes, athletic families and/or like-minded sporting fans will be treated to, or can participate in, the Ranger Lead The Way - Swim Run Juneau event at Amalga Meadows Park on Saturday.
Jul 132 min read


AI Tries To Write The News: Is proposed fee hike at Mendenhall Glacier paying for time travel?
Cybercorrespondent also seems extremely confused about Huna Totem cruise dock, which it places on Douglas Island AI-generated image supposedly showing tourists at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, as published by Travel and Tour World on Thursday, July 9, 2026. By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent Editor’s note: AI Tries To Write The News is a regular feature intended to familiarize readers with what AI-generated news content looks like. The AI content should not be cons
Jul 134 min read


Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature
Eight other bills await a final decision, plus the possibility of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Jul 133 min read


Auke Bay Post 25 wins final home game against East Post 34
Sunday victory gives Juneau seven-game win streak, top league standing.
Jul 123 min read


Valley residents have similar flood outlook, different preparation process
Prefilled sandbags will be available for pickup through Monday
Jul 126 min read
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