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View Drive residents stay to protect homes from upcoming flood
‘The community members just want to be heard,’ Sen. Murkowski says after neighborhood visit.
Aug 126 min read


Dunleavy offers new gasline bill with limited S-corp tax; legislators say it’s too little, too late
Governor proposes ‘compromise’ 2% tax rather than rate up to 9.4%; House and Senate leaders say bill doesn't have support to pass, and business groups express opposition.
Aug 123 min read


Crimson Bears to open gridiron season on the road
Scrimmage shows the power JDHS brings this year as they prepare to play defending state champ South
Aug 1214 min read


Man seeking permit for up to 230 farm animals at home asked by Planning Commission to provide more specifics
‘Whether it's a duck or a horse makes a difference,’ chair says as vote postponed until Sept. 8; current request is for up to 200 chickens and 30 ‘other’ animals.
Aug 123 min read


Flood updates Wednesday: Peak of 16.4 ft. forecast at 10 a.m. Thursday
‘As we move through the day, the pace of information will increase,’ NWS Juneau meteorologist says; major flood stage expected to arrive about 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
Aug 127 min read


Midsummer Night Run reveals a Golden Age of athletes
Wright smites the field, all of whom battle to their finish.
Aug 124 min read


ALERT: Suicide Basin releasing, peak flooding up to 16.6 feet expected at about 7 a.m. Thursday
Officials urge people to evacuate at-risk areas; water levels expected to reach major flood stage about 1 a.m. Thursday, flood warning in effect until 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Aug 113 min read


Evacuate at-risk areas when Suicide Basin flood alert sounds, officials emphasize at safety briefing
Mendenhall River currently expected to crest at up to 16.55 feet about 48 hours after release occurs, but ‘things can really change rapidly over the next 24 hours’
Aug 112 min read


Suicide Basin is overtopping; flood release expected in one to six days
‘Finalize preparations and evacuation plans,’ CBJ advisory warns; initial forecast calls for flood to peak at 16.1 to 16.55 feet.
Aug 112 min read


Back Loop man applying to keep 200 chickens, 30 farm animals plans to start small with room to grow
Project is for his family, not a commercial or educational farm, applicant says; Planning Commission scheduled to consider conditional use permit Tuesday night.
Aug 113 min read


Salmon derby sees quiet ending to 80th run
Unofficial leaderboard remains unchanged since Friday.
Aug 102 min read


Assembly, school board candidates get first chance to distinguish themselves at downtown forum
Vacant storefronts, homelessness, working families, cruise passenger fees and future development among issues raised by Downtown Business Association.
Aug 1010 min read
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