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Limited hours, other restrictions make year-round warming shelter unappealing, winter campers say

Assembly on Monday set to consider extending Thane shelter’s operations beyond usual April 15 closing, with an eye on getting tougher on camping in public areas.

Apr 64 min read

Showtime opens another moving evening for the Juneau community

The 36th annual event continues to showcase dance in the capital city across all ages.

Apr 513 min read

Rollover accident at Fred Meyer intersection results in minor injuries

A two-vehicle accident at midday Saturday on Egan Drive at the Fred Meyer intersection resulted in two people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue..

Apr 41 min read

Fire engulfs mobile home at Auke Bay RV Park, homeowner escapes unharmed

Firefighters make quick knockdown after arrival, but trailer sustains severe damage.

Apr 42 min read

Gold Medal Hall of Fame completes a marriage dream

2026 selection ‘a honeymoon’ for inductee Marie Beierly as she joins husband Tim Wilson in GMHOF.

Apr 39 min read

$25M passenger fees proposal includes $12M for seawalk, $3.5M for waterfront restroom shelter

Public comments accepted until May 3 for draft CBJ plan that also lists $802,000 for public Wi-Fi, new funding for Juneau Mountain Rescue due to past searches for missing visitors.

Apr 34 min read

Division of Motor Vehicles warns Alaskans to be alert of scam text messages

A customer looks at the screen of an iPhone 6 Plus in a Sept. 19, 2024, file photo. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles is alerting the public about fraudulent text messages claiming to originate from the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles. The scam texts are in no way connected to the Alaska DMV and should be disregarded or reported as spam, according to a press release published Thursday. The Alaska DM

Apr 31 min read

Advocacy group’s first Roadless Rule public hearing defends the Tongass as a way of life, opposes repeal

Southeast Alaskans say they value protecting 'the northern lung of this planet' for cultural, economic and environmental reasons.

Apr 37 min read

Rite of spring: Window washing

No time for fooling around on April 1 for workers taking great panes to clear the outlook ahead of this year’s cruise ship season.

Apr 22 min read

First the House budget had no PFD. Now there’s a ‘full’ PFD of well over $3,500. Don’t expect either.

‘Statutory’ dividend OK’d by Finance Committee as it sends spending plan for next year to floor vote, but most of the payout requires a three-fourths vote by legislators.

Apr 24 min read