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Annual Douglas Christmas tree lighting helps kick off holiday festivities
Residents turn out to watch branches light up before joining others to ice skate with Santa.
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Comment period for Cascade Point Ferry Terminal extended to Jan. 9
State DOT allows six additional weeks for controversial project 30 miles north of Juneau.
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Gratitude felt on the opening day of the Indigenous Market, where artists hope to share their healing through cultural crafts
The annual holiday market aims to increase attendance and vendors further in the coming years.
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Novel experiences and items again part of the tradition at 43rd annual Juneau Public Market
New and longtime vendors fill Centennial Hall and JACC for three-day event that continues through Sunday.
Nov 29, 20254 min read


Thankful for a life-giving holiday feast
Unhoused residents surviving a wintry day, grieving family seeking to help others after a loss among the hundreds gathering for Juneau’s annual communal Thanksgiving dinner.
Nov 27, 20254 min read


25° in ’25: Turkey Trot participants thankful for sunny, windless start to chilly holiday
Nearly 300 people turn out for 12th annual race that’s a tradition for some, a new way for others to burn calories before the feast ahead.
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Telephone Hill residents again face quick eviction as judge agrees with city that demolition is a separate issue
CBJ will file new cases to remove people from two residences within 15 days; residents sought to stay until lawsuit challenging demolition is resolved, which could take years.
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Resurrection Lutheran Church’s leadership lawsuit ends, questions about its social services remain
Judge upholds finding by church’s governing body that new congregation council that ousted pastor was properly elected; dispute fueled by extent of help offered to homeless .
Nov 25, 20254 min read


‘Messiah’ is returning, after Juneau offers its thanks
Two performances of the ’Christmas portion’ of Handel’s oratorio scheduled this weekend at Ḵunéix̱ Hídi Northern Light United Church.
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Kennicott delayed coming back to service, disruptions possible
State ferry officials on Monday were trying to work out a new early-December schedule after learning that the Kennicott will be delayed coming out of a yearlong layup at a Puget Sound shipyard for new generators and maintenance work.
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Campers say intruders’ attempt to set tent on fire raises cold-season concerns beyond harsh weather
Unhoused people at sites around town say they’re in ’safe zones’ recommended by local officials providing assistance, but other violent incidents have occurred.
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Winner of national Christmas cookie contest among new vendors at this year’s Juneau Public Market
Jossie Lukacik says she is also moving her Sweet Spot bakery from North Carolina to Juneau in time for next year’s cruise ship season.
Nov 24, 20254 min read
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