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Notes On The News: Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson
Carpenter Media’s downsizing means generic ‘staff’ bylines on articles that are mostly rewritten press releases — yet it may be a successful business model.
6 days ago4 min read


Southeast Alaskans largely critical of new direction on Tongass management plan, process
Public comment period for preliminary draft ended Wednesday, with an emphasis on recreation and sustainable timber management.
6 days ago9 min read


Crimson Bears soccer teams split with visiting Knights
JDHS girls top conference foe Colony 5-1, JDHS boys fall to Colony 3-0.
6 days ago5 min read


Crimson Bears win in extra inning over Wolves
JDHS takes first of three games in Sitka series at Adair-Kennedy.
6 days ago3 min read


Baseball seniors share thoughts as final games approach
JDHS Crimson Bears to hold senior celebration on Saturday.
6 days ago12 min read


Vigil at dusk for Alfred Willis Torres Sr. offers support and words full of light
More than 100 people, most of them extended family members, share candles, memories and blessings on cruise dock near garage where he was assaulted a month ago.
7 days ago5 min read


Canvas system used by thousands of schools, including JSD, is back online after a cyberattack disrupted studies
Juneau School District uses system for grade 7-12 students; statement says ‘no indication that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.’
7 days ago3 min read


Alaska Senate approves $13.9 billion draft state budget, including $1,150 payments to Alaskans
Lawmakers’ next step is combining the Senate plan with a different version approved last month by the Alaska House.
7 days ago3 min read


Update: JPD arrests suspect accused of assaulting people in Mendenhall Valley
Additional charges may be filed as case progresses, JPD states.
May 73 min read


Juneau high schooler recites her experience at national Poetry Out Loud finals
Cassie Lumba, 18, says the experience itself was the win, plus the friends she made along the way.
May 74 min read


JDHS softball team opens road trip with tough competition
Crimson Bears on a ride through the wilds of Anchorage.
May 73 min read


Alaskans march to honor, call for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous peoples
State and federal officials say addressing the crisis is a top priority, but advocates, families and supporters say more resources and attention to current and cold cases are needed
May 77 min read
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