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Hiker who injures leg on Mt. Roberts Trail near top of tram rescued in coordinated helicopter response
An 18-year-old man who suffered a serious leg injury on a trail near the upper part of the Goldbelt Tram on Friday was rescued in a coordinated effort between emergency responders, Temsco Helicopters Inc. and Juneau Mountain Rescue, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.
Jun 121 min read


Shutdown of new tribal casino demanded by members of family that owns the land, who allege legal and safety violations
‘Tlingit & Haida is building a facility our family did not authorize, at a location our family did not approve, and for an intended use our family did not approve.’
Jun 127 min read


‘We never turn youth away’: Juneau launches Safe Place program to connect children in crisis to community resources
Participating organizations gather for backyard launch party at Zach Gordon Youth Center.
Jun 125 min read


Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline
A state tax break doesn’t guarantee pipeline construction, but analyses indicate it would boost the project’s economics.
Jun 126 min read


Flood preparations kick off with ‘preseason’ open house
City and partner agencies share resources, updates and what to expect this year.
Jun 129 min read


Novak, Zellhuber top East Glacier Tangle
No glacier bears, just 44 runners on the trail.
Jun 124 min read


Budget is passed, but plenty of work and debate will continue, city manager tells business leaders
Katie Koester says spending plan is a two-year process, plenty of unknowns about impacts of voter-approved tax cuts and decisions OK’d by Assembly remain to be resolved.
Jun 115 min read


State says Petersburg’s Dan Sullivan not eligible to run for US Senate
Alaska Division of Elections gives namesake of incumbent senator until 5 p.m. Thursday to ‘provide any additional information and evidence.’
Jun 112 min read


Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse opens for future generations, honors maritime history
The 120th anniversary of Eldred Rock Lighthouse celebrates all who volunteered to save it.
Jun 1110 min read


Two Assembly seats will be open this fall as Alicia Hughes-Skandijs says she isn’t running again
District 1 member who’s held the seat since 2019 calls it a ‘time-of-life’ decision, says upcoming election offers potential for significant change as city faces key future decisions.
Jun 113 min read


Zaandam will miss this week’s stop in Juneau due to ongoing mechanical issues
Cruise ship delays departure from Vancouver for at least a day as work on propulsion system continues, passengers allowed to spend night aboard docked vessel.
Jun 102 min read


Update: Woman dies from injuries sustained after single-vehicle collision out North Douglas
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to the incident is encouraged to contact JPD at (907) 586-0600 and reference the case number #2026-06100045.
Jun 101 min read
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