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JDHS senior swim and dive team members reflect on careers
From mermaids underwater, blowing bubbles, good parking, bananas and state championships, they have seen it all
Sep 516 min read
Parade for Dolly Parton lets participants embrace who they are, remember the bright side on sunny Seawalk
'She's got a special place in my heart.'
Sep 54 min read
Treg Taylor reinstated to governor’s race in late-night Friday announcement by lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, who said Monday she wouldn’t certify former state attorney general due to financial disclosure violations, reverses decision citing further legal review.
Sep 43 min read
Marie Drake reopens gym for public use after Mount Jumbo Gym closes due to budget cuts
Former school closed two years ago during consolidation will offer open gyms, public recreation programs and private rentals.
Sep 43 min read
Motorcyclist transported to hospital following vehicle collision
The Juneau Police Department station in downtown Juneau. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Juneau Independent staff The Juneau Police Department received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the area of Egan Drive across from Twin Lakes on Thursday at about 4:15 p.m., according to Deputy Chief Krag Campbell. A 32-year-old female driver of a Toyota RAV4 hit a motorcycle. The male motorcyclist, 62, was transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital due to injuries sustained i
Sep 41 min read
Two armed men charged with impersonating SWAT officers, handcuffing people at Sandy Beach
Adam Scott Murphy and Christopher Scott Johnson Jr. each facing a misdemeanor charge; city attorney says detained people may have been willing participants.
Sep 42 min read
JPD arrests man for alleged hit-and-run on Douglas Island; no injuries reported
Lance Victor Martell, 21, taken to LCCC after fleeing officers.
Sep 41 min read
Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council
Attorneys and jurors give Juneau Superior Court judge high ratings; peace and probation officers give her low marks in performance evaluation.
Sep 44 min read
Crimson Bears seek home field revenge over Cougars
Time ran out last season as JDHS fell to Service on the road.
Sep 310 min read
Update: JPD locates missing woman safely
Missing Juneau resident 37-year-old Lauralee Josephene Peters. (Photo provided by Juneau Police Department) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Update 9/4/2026: Lauralee Josephene Peters, who was reported missing Thursday, was located by Juneau Police Department patrol officers in downtown Juneau the same day. An updated department press release noted she was safe and thanked the community for assistance in locating her. Original 9/3/2026: The Juneau Police Department is seeki
Sep 31 min read
Governor’s race moves from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ at election-forecasting website
Republicans being unwilling to support more than one candidate on ranked choice ballot cited as factor by Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
Sep 32 min read
Here's what's happening for First Friday in September
September's First Friday will feature visual art shows, open house.
Sep 32 min read
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