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Sitka gives Juneau first loss of the young season
Wolves take Crimson Bears to five sets, split weekend series
Aug 238 min read


Mount Roberts trail challenge race marks 40 years
One of the youngest runners tackles one of Juneau’s oldest races.
Aug 226 min read


Compounding services return to Juneau as SEARHC opens new pharmacy
Mendenhall Valley location replaces Ron’s Apothecary
Aug 222 min read


More out-of-state students opt for UAS, with new in-state tuition rate
University officials and students say the lower cost is a draw for higher education in Southeast Alaska New students at the University of Alaska Southeast attend orientation at the Egan Library on the Juneau campus on Aug. 21, 2026. (Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon) By Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon Under a driving Juneau rain, dozens of new students at the University of Alaska Southeast gathered Friday for orientation and to kick off the fall semester. This year, the public univers
Aug 224 min read


Crimson Bears spike Wolves in season opener
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé defends home volleyball den against Sitka.
Aug 227 min read


New barge company serving Juneau says it will ship EVs
Alaska Logistics Services provides first competition in 13 years for Alaska Marine Lines.
Aug 214 min read


Update: Dzantik’i Heeni playground reopened following structure failure
No injuries reported, but playground closed out of an abundance of caution.
Aug 212 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.
Aug 214 min read


Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
Aug 216 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.
Aug 203 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.
Aug 202 min read


JDHS volleyball team set for season play
Crimson Bears will open 2026-27 campaign at home against Sitka Wolves.
Aug 209 min read
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