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Updated sample ballot maintains extraordinary listings for two Dan Sullivans in US Senate race
Sen. Dan Sullivan is only candidate in any race listed as ‘incumbent’; Petersburg challenger is listed as ‘Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.’ with no party affiliation — contrary to his filing.
Jul 13 min read


No, the Legislature won’t vote on a compromise gasline bill today; second special session stalls over taxes
House and Senate scheduled July 1 floor sessions in the hope a joint conference committee would have acceptable legislation ready, but negotiations have hit snags.
Jul 14 min read


Juneau ranks 7th on CNN’s ‘America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2026’
Network cites wilderness, wildlife, seafood and unique culture in its third annual rankings.
Jul 13 min read


Auke Bay Post 25 dominates series at Ketchikan Post 3
Juneau wins three of four games, continues to lead Legion AA.
Jun 304 min read


Tom Meyer, longtime crafter of Tom’s Pots, gets a final raising of mugs (and other ceramics) after his death
Memorial service, wake and First Friday celebration among sendoffs this week for Meyer, 83, whose hand-thrown pottery became a signature item in many Juneau homes and businesses.
Jun 307 min read


'Glitz' welcomes beginning drag kings and queens to the stage in renovated Aurora Grand Theater
‘Out loud and proud’ show creates safe environment for LGBTQ+ community, fundraises.
Jun 304 min read


Ballot proposition restoring property tax cap to 12 mills certified for Oct. 6 municipal election
Measure seeks to undo reduction of cap to nine mills passed by voters a year ago.
Jun 303 min read


Juneau paddlers Dorn and Nelson compete in Yukon River Quest
Justin Dorn and team ‘Bucking The Tide’ 7th; Eric Nelson and ‘Skagway Swinging Sixties’ 27th.
Jun 3010 min read


Juneau players helping Alaska to national soccer tournament
JDHS’ Bryce Haygood, Troy Edgar playing for Alaska Rush, won regions in Idaho, heading to nationals in Kansas.
Jun 303 min read


Sample ballot lists ‘Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.’ without party affiliation, ‘Sullivan, Dan S.’ as ‘(Registered Republican) Incumbent’
Petersburg challenger with same name as incumbent senator is a registered Republican, says he wants to be listed as ‘Sullivan, Dan J.’
Jun 303 min read


State museum celebrates 10 years in Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building
‘APK’ named for Russian Orthodox priest who was first curator of original museum established in 1900; gathering Saturday highlights range of current-day activities.
Jun 296 min read


Coast Guard to hold open house on proposed homeporting of cutters in Juneau
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Storis icebreaker at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Independent file photo) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The U.S. Coast Guard is currently evaluating a proposal to homeport up to two major cutters at Station Juneau and is seeking public input as part of the environmental review process. An open house is scheduled Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. In a non-binding reso
Jun 292 min read
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