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Mini comic convention brings artists from all over to Juneau

Alaska Robotics showcases, workshops, and comic camp connects art community to inspiration and each other.

2 days ago3 min read

Juneau athletes chase track and field school records

Weekend volunteers needed to help with largest influx of Southeast competitors.

2 days ago8 min read

Juneau lawmaker’s bill seeking to stabilize education funding passes House, faces Senate hurdles during last week of session

HB 261 by Rep. Andi Story allows districts to budget on enrollment from past years rather than current year; change projected to boost funding to schools by more than $100M a year.

2 days ago4 min read

AELP seeks nearly 20% cumulative residential rate increase by August 2027

Peak month rates to rise 18.7%, off-peak months 19.7% in two stages, with a majority of the hike taking effect this June; meanwhile, company will undergo 450-day approval process.

3 days ago3 min read

Storis icebreaker will have 40% fewer crew/family in Juneau than previously stated

Estimate last month of 200 personnel on Coast Guard ship now 120, with about 360 people including families rather than 600; but a second ship may someday be homeported here.

3 days ago4 min read

Crimson Bears rained out in Anchorage tournament

JDHS softball team played four games before weather cancellations.

4 days ago5 min read

Decision time arrives for Assembly on what to cut and keep in the budget

Finance Committee meetings this Wednesday and next will be where near-final decisions are expected on cuts to pools, museum, Eaglecrest, other facilities.

4 days ago4 min read