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Learning by ‘trial by fire’: CCFR Chief Rich Etheridge recalls career after retirement announcement
Patience is a virtue when it comes to overseeing an all-hazards fire department.
Sep 30, 20258 min read


Assembly delays Telephone Hill evictions until Nov. 1 due to lack of proper tenant notice
Property management company failed to properly document eviction notices sent to residents that were set to take effect Oct. 1, mayor says.
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Editor, most news staff of Carpenter Media’s Alaska newspapers resign due to censoring of story
Article about a Charlie Kirk vigil referring to controversies involving him was altered after a GOP Alaska lawmaker complained to company management
Sep 29, 20253 min read


JDHS senior Elliot Welch wins 12th region tennis title in four years
Crimson Bears tennis team finish Region V play, prepare for state.
Sep 29, 202510 min read


Tlingit and Haida gambling hall may be halted due to Trump’s Interior Dept. reversing Biden-era ruling
Local tribal government ‘anticipated’ and is reviewing decision nullifying Indian Gaming Commission’s actions involving tribal jurisdiction, council president says .
Sep 29, 20253 min read


State makes contingency plans for federal government shutdown that could permanently end jobs, programs
Officials will ‘reassess and prioritize programs that most directly impact the life, health, and safety of Alaskans’ if situation is prolonged, governor says as Wednesday shutdown looms.
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Training, medical request faults cited in JPD self-assessment after violent arrest leads to officer’s forced resignation
Report by police chief says room for improvement, but overall "JPD continues to set the standard for policing"
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Juneau puts on first-half offensive show in 34-20 win over Colony in final home game of regular season
Crimson Bears use toughness and trickery to send seniors off in style.
Sep 27, 202510 min read


Crimson Bears sweep Region V running championships
JDHS tops DI field, Sitka sweeps DII, Wrangell sweeps DIII
Sep 27, 20259 min read


First school board forum with fifth candidate in 3-seat race shows gaps among incumbents, challengers
Current members say district is mostly coping well during difficult times, outsiders are seeking some bigger changes that may be elusive.
Sep 27, 20255 min read


Grand reopening of Hank Harmon Public Range celebrated with ribbon shooting
Firing into the weekend with safety improvements and community outreach.
Sep 26, 20254 min read


JDHS seniors to get tributes before taking to gridiron for final home game
Crimson Bears football hosts Colony at 7 p.m. Saturday as teams fight for playoff positioning
Sep 26, 20255 min read
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