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Elective surgeries at Bartlett canceled through Tuesday due to supply shortage after fire
A halt on elective surgeries at Bartlett Regional Hospital has been extended through Tuesday following a fire Thursday that contaminated many of the facility’s surgical supplies, the hospital announced Friday.
Apr 171 min read


Spring symphony concert to debut Lingít opera overture
‘Energy and Elegance’ performance this weekend highlights new music, underrepresented voices
Apr 174 min read


Coast Guard says first two of new icebreakers will be in Alaska, but details such as where unknown
Announcement comes after Sen. Dan Sullivan said up to four of the 11 planned medium-weight vessels would be homeported in the state.
Apr 173 min read


City ponders offering Goldbelt land as part of new gondola deal, seeks bids for new Eaglecrest business plan
Gondola refund to Goldbelt will nearly deplete CBJ’s unrestricted fund balance, although Assembly expected to increase reserve funds via budget cuts, city manager says.
Apr 167 min read


Pilot suffers ‘minor injuries and hypothermia’ after rescue from downed plane near Juneau
No other people were in the Ward Air plane that went down near Shelter Island on Thursday, according to U.S. Coast Guard
Apr 161 min read


Fire at Bartlett Regional Hospital results in operating room evacuation; no serious injuries reported
Scheduled surgeries canceled for Thursday and Friday after fire in utility closet, spokesperson says.
Apr 162 min read


Nathan Fick signs commitment to attend Pacific Lutheran University
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior catcher/third baseman will play baseball for Lutes
Apr 166 min read


Update: Missing 17-year-old girl returns home
Juneau Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kaitlynn Elizabeth Murphy.
Apr 161 min read


JDHS girls soccer sweeps the field at Ketchikan
Crimson Bears defeat Kayhi 5-1 again at Kings’ Esther Shea Field.
Apr 153 min read


Contract for Juneau teachers gets final OK from school board
Educators, school board members both praise agreement after long and contentious negotiations; some concern about newer teachers getting less expressed.
Apr 153 min read


Fultz attorney says he likely will seek to move retrial to Anchorage
Extensive local public attention on sexual assault charges against former Juneau chiropractor means venue ‘is a massive issue,’ attorney says at court hearing Wednesday Nicholas Ambrose, a state public defender representing former Juneau chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz, asks for addition time to investigate the case during a hearing at the Dimond Courthouse on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent The attorney for a f
Apr 153 min read


Early-morning fire at JAMHI complex damages one apartment, residents safe
All eight apartments evacuated at Salmon Creek site as a precaution, one person taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to officials.
Apr 151 min read
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