HB 261 by Rep. Andi Story allows districts to budget on enrollment from past years rather than current year; change projected to boost funding to schools by more than $100M a year.

Peak month rates to rise 18.7%, off-peak months 19.7% in two stages, with a majority of the hike taking effect this June; meanwhile, company will undergo 450-day approval process.

Estimate last month of 200 personnel on Coast Guard ship now 120, with about 360 people including families rather than 600; but a second ship may someday be homeported here.

JDHS softball team played four games before weather cancellations.

Finance Committee meetings this Wednesday and next will be where near-final decisions are expected on cuts to pools, museum, Eaglecrest, other facilities.

Three-team event warms up Crimson Bears for home meet this weekend.

Shopping, tug-of-war, music, dancing and tours mark 16th annual event.

JDHS loses home field advantage against visiting Colony

Crimson Bears topple Knights to secure state qualifying berth.

Juneau-Douglas Falcons a classy way for Crimson Bears to celebrate teammates.

Carpenter Media’s downsizing means generic ‘staff’ bylines on articles that are mostly rewritten press releases — yet it may be a successful business model.

Public comment period for preliminary draft ended Wednesday, with an emphasis on recreation and sustainable timber management.