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Dzantik’i Heeni playground partially closed temporarily due to structure failure
No injuries reported, but playground closed out of an abundance of caution.
4 days ago1 min read
Final state ferry funds from five-year federal infrastructure bill released after long delay
$410M includes $153.4M to replace LeConte, $37.6M for Cascade Point terminal; $161.2M is for operations, a use criticized in previous years of funding.
4 days ago4 min read
Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
5 days ago6 min read
Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives
Some students return to familiar spaces and friends, others start classes in new buildings with new peers.
5 days ago3 min read
Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers
Prosecutor says Alfred Willis Torres Sr. died getting treatment necessitated by attack; defense attorney says ‘there's going to be incredible causation questions’ about how he died.
5 days ago2 min read
JDHS volleyball team set for season play
Crimson Bears will open 2026-27 campaign at home against Sitka Wolves.
5 days ago9 min read
Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public
Ribbon-cutting ceremony precedes the first day of school for 1st-12th grade.
6 days ago3 min read
DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown
Workers ‘replacing six anchor chains, stabilizing the terminal float, and repairing the damaged concrete abutment’
6 days ago2 min read
Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind
JDHS football team returns to Anchorage to face storied East High.
6 days ago6 min read
Camaraderie through competition; seven US Coast Guard crews vie in Buoy Tender Olympics
Annual event is the ‘seminal moment’ in week-long training visit.
6 days ago3 min read
Primary takeaways: Peltola has solid lead on Sen. Sullivan, governor’s race may depend on who is willing to drop out
Nick Begich III has 46%-39% lead over combined major opponents; Democrats positioned to gain seats in the Legislature; proposition limiting donations gets dominant win.
7 days ago6 min read
Initial assessment of 2026 glacial lake outburst flood confirms less damage than last year
Tree strikes remain the biggest threat to HESCO barriers; extent of their reinforcement and repairs still under review, CBJ says.
7 days ago5 min read
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