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‘Light the Night’ solstice ski brightens darkest day
Juneau Nordic Ski Club fundraiser brings holiday glow to campground trails.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
JDHS basketball teams finish season-opening road trips
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls and boys varsity basketball teams continued their respective road trips Saturday, with the girls defeating the North Pole Lady Patriots 49-36 at the Doc Larson Roundball Classic in Wasilla and the boys defeating the Sunnyside Wildcats (Fresno, California) 47-43 at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
After fatal trailer fire, brother-in-law who let victim share his home now needs to find a new one
Michael Wright says he tried to help Calvin Olsen by giving him a temporary place to stay; instead Olsen died at the home alone and Wright lost what scarce belongings he had.
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Second fire within two days destroys home at Switzer Village; family out of town when it occurs
‘My kids and I don’t have no place to go,’ father says as donations sought to replace family’s lost belongings.
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Wrangell Wolves snare first-ever state wrestling team championship
JDHS’ Schooler places second in girls’ state, Crimson Bears boys team takes fifth.
Dec 21, 202514 min read
3 men from Pelican, Ketchikan and Kipnuk indicted on federal child sex offense charges
Three Alaska men, two of them from the Southeast Panhandle, have been indicted on federal child sex offense charges as part of a nationwide operation involving nearly 300 suspects, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Dec 21, 20252 min read
Calvin Olsen, 38, who built up a tribal auto detailing business, dies in mobile home park fire
Car enthusiast helped launch Sacred Shine via Tlingit and Haida’s employment training program; hardships occurred after a serious injury last year and recent diagnosis of cancer.
Dec 21, 20254 min read
T.J. Duffy performs his final noon concert at State Office Building with holiday cheer
Organist took a final bow as frequent performer on 1928 Kimball Pipe Organ with traditional Christmas setlist; future of historic instrument unclear.
Dec 21, 20255 min read
Man dies in fire at Switzer Village Mobile Home Park
Cause remains under investigation, according to JPD.
Dec 21, 20252 min read
Update: CBJ cancels air emergency after fireplace and wood stove burning were banned overnight
Sub-zero weather causing particulate matter to exceed national air quality standards, according to officials.
Dec 20, 20253 min read
Eaglecrest open 9a-1p Sunday, water service still not restored
Porcupine lift, lessons, warming areas in lodges and outdoor portable toilets will be available; no food and plumbing due to water main break, according to ski area officials.
Dec 20, 20252 min read
Shivering solstice: Record cold, high winds don’t keep Juneau from heading out during shortest days of year
Temperatures well below zero in Mendenhall Valley, winds up to 75 mph in downtown and Douglas forecast during weekend.
Dec 20, 20254 min read
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