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Haunted Garage offers the treat of hope this Halloween
Bad scares for a good cause: Earls family raises funds for Cure for Cade, Southeast Alaska Food Bank.
Oct 24, 20255 min read


School board ponders using $1.5M from closed RALLY program for DZ playground, other purposes
Finance Committee suggests returning about $1M of the funds to CBJ — then possibly asking for some back for other uses — and reallocating the rest for items to be determined by full board.
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Damming study? Juneau called fourth-safest city in US — due to #1 ranking as safest from natural disasters
WalletHub ranks Juneau 86th for home/community safety and 57th for financial safety out of 182 cities; company says top disaster rating does not factor in record glacial flooding.
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Trump administration approves disaster declaration for Western Alaska storm
The president also pledged $25 million in immediate disaster relief funding to cover costs as storm damage is still assessed.
Oct 22, 20254 min read


JSD superintendent confronts staffing shortages, contract negotiations after announcing resignation
Frank Hauser seeks to address future school district challenges amidst mixed reviews during his tenure.
Oct 22, 20257 min read


A player's account of the state tennis championships
JDHS junior Aurora Madsen reflects on her travel with the Crimson Bears.
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Nano Brooks, Melissa Cullum, Jenny Thomas are challengers winning seats in final election results
Tax-cut propositions pass, seasonal sales tax fails; turnout down slightly from 2024 municipal election Signs at City Hall as in-person early voting begins on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, for the Oct. 7 municipal election. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent This is a developing story. Nathaniel “Nano” Brooks will join a Juneau Assembly that will have less money to spend, and Melissa Cullum and Jenny Thomas will join a school board they’ve st
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Poll: Peltola ahead of Sullivan in race that could decide control of US Senate
Former Democratic congresswoman — who is not a declared candidate — leads two-term Republican 48%-46% in hypothetical matchup
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Alaskans won’t get food stamps in November unless federal funding is provided
State says it is "not mechanically possible" to subsidize SNAP benefits for more than 66,000 residents.
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Juneau’s election reflects an unhappy electorate. Will they be happy with what they voted for?
Residents upset about living costs, demolition of Telephone Hill, moving City Hall opt for leaner government as state and US leaders are warning of tough times ahead.
Oct 20, 202510 min read


JDHS swim team honor seniors Saturday with home meet win
Crimson Bears’ upper class also defeat coaches in relay challenge.
Oct 19, 202516 min read


JDHS spikers finish weekend sweep over visiting Kayhi
Crimson Bears respond to improving Lady Kings' play.
Oct 19, 20259 min read
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