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Fireside Lectures return to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Friday
The U.S. Forest Service’s free public Fireside Lectures return to their original venue of Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center at 7 p.m. on Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Feb 51 min read
Assembly considering bonds for utilities and school projects, plus renewal of 3% sales tax, for fall ballot
City leaders undecided on proposals after tax cuts passed by voters last year is prompting talk of significant budget cuts, concern about what residents are willing to support this year.
Feb 54 min read
Juneau high school debaters host final regional tournament of season
Juneau wins overall drama, debate, forensics categories; Sitka takes final debate title.
Feb 47 min read
Cascade Point Ferry Terminal harshly criticized by CBJ advisory panel ahead of update about project at Capitol
DOT officials who back project, AMHS board that has expressed opposition both scheduled to give presentations Thursday to House committee.
Feb 44 min read
JDHS Nordic skiers poised to earn state titles
Crimson Bears will first warm up at Palmer regionals this weekend.
Feb 46 min read
Juneau’s new approaches to avalanche risks get sliding-scale grade from officials, residents
Implementing new assessment and alert methods during record storms meant challenges, city officials say; some residents in evacuation zones seek better sharing of information.
Feb 45 min read
Crimson Bears to host old Southeast rival Sitka
JDHS boys, girls invite Wolves, Lady Wolves to homecoming.
Feb 37 min read
Third annual Juneau Jazz Fest kicks off Wednesday with jam sessions at a quartet of downtown sites
One show gets last-minute change after performer planning fundraiser for ACLU of Alaska cancels upon being told to disassociate event from festival.
Feb 34 min read
Crimson Bears ready to take skating show to state tournament
JDHS hockey team starts quest for the Division II title Thursday against Soldotna in Palmer.
Feb 34 min read
Falcons soar to title over Huskies and Knights
Thunder Mountain Middle School grapplers win away tournament
Feb 34 min read
Public forums set for residents to weigh in on CBJ, school district budgets
School board to host session Thursday evening at TMMS; three city workshops scheduled between Feb. 18 and March 3.
Feb 32 min read
Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued Cars drive aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Hubbard on June 25, 2023, in Haines. (Photo by James Brooks) By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant. “Currently right now, we have a shortfall in our budget,” said Dom Pannon
Feb 34 min read
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