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Emergency responders seeking volunteers to play victims during simulated disaster at airport
Officials say nearly 100 people needed as passengers, grieving family, other roles during July 26 exercise.
Jul 92 min read
Latest prediction is Suicide Basin will be full Aug. 14, heavy rain tomorrow will ‘spike’ water level
Suicide Basin will be full on Aug. 14 at the current fill rate, about a week later than when record flood levels occurred during the past two years, according to an update this week by the National Weather Service Juneau.
Jul 93 min read
Participants call inaugural Bitcoin Alaska rewarding, even if some still aren’t sold
Lessons about cryptocurrency technology, human rights uses among payoffs for some newcomers .
Jul 87 min read
U.S. Supreme Court OKs mass firings by Trump at federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can carry out a mass firing of federal workers, delivering a fundamental — but temporary, for now — shift in the balance of power with Congress in terms of the structuring and funding of government.
Jul 82 min read
Juneau Symphony selects frequent regional guest performer and leader as new music director
Brad Hogarth, a participant in Sitka’s holiday brass concerts for a decade, chosen from four finalists Brad Hogarth, the newly named...
Jul 72 min read
Begich says federal budget bill benefits Juneau with icebreaker, Alaska with new oil projects
A protester said if she could ask Rep. Nick Begich III (R-Alaska) one question it would be: "What does he think (in) that bill will benefit Alaskans specifically and Americans in general?"
Jul 78 min read
Spirits of nation’s founding strong in differing ways for Juneau residents at this year’s July 4 events
In these colorful times the "Spirit of 1776" meant very different things to Juneau residents participating in the 249th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Friday.
Jul 49 min read
Body of cruise ship passenger missing since Tuesday found below ridgeline on Mount Roberts
A woman who arrived in Juneau aboard a cruise ship Tuesday and vanished after telling her family she was going hiking was found dead at midday Thursday below a ridgeline on Mount Roberts, according to an Alaska State Troopers news release.
Jul 31 min read
Juneau powers up for Independence Day with feast of traditional July 3 events
Watermelon-eating contest, soapbox race qualifiers, concerts and minute-before-midnight fireworks mark countdown to nation’s 249th birthday.
Jul 33 min read
Grand jury not properly told about other people Faith Rogers feared, judge rules in dismissing murder case
Charges were dismissed in the murder of Faith Rogers because they were based on improper evidence heard by a grand jury, according to a judge’s ruling. Cited primarily was prosecutors failing to present details about people other than the defendant that Rogers considered a threat — so much so she was living in her car rather than at home.
Jul 34 min read
July 4 parade set to take flight with ‘Juneau’s Winged Heroes’; Douglas parade features disc golf club
The eyes on the skies won’t end with Juneau’s traditional fireworks show set to begin at 11:59 p.m. July 3, as the theme for the annual Fourth of July parade through downtown Juneau starting at 11 a.m. Friday is "Juneau’s Winged Heroes."
Jul 33 min read
Sentinel Island Light Station: Adapting to change over 124 years
Historic installation again a bright landmark in Lynn Canal after more than 25 years of restoration efforts.
Jul 36 min read
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