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Alaska Division of Elections erroneously removed more than 600 citizens from voter list
More than 100 noncitizens were also mistakenly registered to vote, Carol Beecher told state lawmakers in a partial response to questions.
Aug 65 min read


One year into a shipping ban on EVs, owners and businesses don’t see a clear road out
Southeast shipping companies say they have no plans to change their policy, as enthusiasts worry about getting vehicles to Juneau and servicing them.
Aug 64 min read


80th Golden North Salmon Derby pays tribute to teller of fish tales
Organizers dedicate this year’s three-day derby that starts Friday to Kelly Peres, who has provided radio coverage of the event for the past 50 years.
Aug 65 min read


Juneau man faces charge for shooting ex-girlfriend’s dog
The Dimond Courthouse. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Brian Groom, 44, is being charged with animal cruelty, a Class A Misdemeanor, for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend’s dog in April. The charging document filed Tuesday states Groom killed or injured an animal with intent to intimidate, threaten, or terrorize another person. The charging document states the Juneau Police Department was dispatched to a report of animal cruelty on
Aug 61 min read


Hard pitch work pays off for soccer stars Carroll, Erickson, Mazon
Olympic Development Program selects Juneau’s Crimson Bears trio to western regional team.
Aug 54 min read


How to prepare for this year’s glacial lake outburst flood
As a release from Suicide Basin looms, steps to take and information.
Aug 54 min read


New Amalga gold mine approved for faster federal permitting process, but how fast remains unclear
The unapproved project has no official timeline and is awaiting a permitting schedule.
Aug 54 min read


Dzantik’i Heeni Playground and two other parks expected to open this fall
Two parks in Lemon Creek, one in Mendenhall Valley near completion.
Aug 54 min read


Gasline update: Dunleavy tells policy group it will cost ‘upwards of $65, $70 billion’; stalemate lingers
Statement made in June exceeds official estimate of $44.5B to $54.5B; his office says he misspoke, but similar amounts — and higher — have been referenced by officials.
Aug 54 min read


SHI unveils plans for $40M complex to replace City Hall, seeks to get site at a discount
New building with cultural tourism and education facilities would supplement programs on adjacent properties; offer of $1.5M is below proposed $2.5M minimum auction bid.
Aug 44 min read


Goldbelt Tram hiring with plans to reopen this season, but when is still unknown
With two months left before last cruise ship departs, company still working on repairs before undergoing inspection and certification.
Aug 41 min read


Gastineau Channel Little League Majors fall in state title game
Abbott-O-Rabbit wins 10-2, will represent Alaska at Northwest Regionals.
Aug 39 min read
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