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Crimson Bears boys complete sweep of Kings
JDHS tops Ketchikan 11-5 and 9-6 on Wednesday.
May 75 min read


Death of man in downtown assault has prosecutors considering additional charges against two suspects
Alfred Willis Torres Sr. died in recent days after April 6 attack at Marine Parking Garage by suspects he identified as his niece and nephew, according to officials.
May 63 min read


Senate president says gas pipeline bill unlikely to pass by May 20 adjournment, may result in special session
Alaska LNG Project dominates second half of legislative session as Dunleavy makes all-out push during final months in office, but lawmakers divided by immense costs and complexities.
May 63 min read


Crimson Bears nip Kings for top spot in Southeast Conference
JDHS faces Kings again Wednesday, Sitka on Friday and Saturday.
May 63 min read


Assembly told risks and costs of glacial floods are rising, decides worst-case protection too costly for now
USACE says 26% chance of 20-foot flood affecting 2,000 homes during next 15 years; Assembly opts for higher barriers than last year, with more protection later possible.
May 57 min read


Selling gondola at a loss, rather than seeking investors to keep it at Eaglecrest, gets initial Assembly OK
Sale may net city $1.6M after it spends well over $10M on project nearing final stage of cancellation; city manager says alternative is uncertain and will cost yet more money.
May 54 min read


University of Alaska Southeast’s close-knit community highlighted at commencement
It was a change of scenery for the University of Alaska Southeast’s 55th commencement ceremony Sunday, but the 2026 graduating class felt the same atmosphere of a small campus with big opportunities.
May 511 min read


Juneau Youth Wrestling Club ‘takes down’ state titles
Grapplers wrestle, eat, sleep, rinse and repeat over three days in three disciplines.
May 411 min read


Crimson Bears finish Sitka track meet blazing
Sitka wins team titles, Kayh second, JDHS third over the weekend.
May 44 min read


Goldbelt Tram to remain closed at least until May 24 after accident last week that injured employees
Multiweek closure is to ‘investigate the issue and take any necessary corrective measures,’ according to company.
May 42 min read


Alaska Legislature declines to override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of bipartisan election bill
Two Southeast Alaska Republicans flip, casting key votes to sustain Dunleavy’s veto of changes before the 2026 elections.
May 45 min read


Alaska lawmakers raise concerns with Dunleavy’s attorney general pick ahead of confirmation vote
Stephen Cox defended controversial legal positions in his first eight months in office, as some lawmakers questioned if they are contrary to Alaska law and Alaskans’ interests.
May 47 min read
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