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AML halting shipments of electric vehicles to Southeast Alaska starting Sept. 1
Concern about fire risk also means lithium-ion batteries won’t be shipped separately for existing vehicles.
Aug 21, 20253 min read


A marathon road to recovery
A father recovers from addiction and a son learns healing through shared goals.
Aug 21, 20258 min read


Threatening voice message left at JDHS determined to be a prank
"If you see something, we say something."
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Juneau gets closer to implementing ranked choice voting in local elections starting next year
Final consideration of change affecting Assembly races, but not school board, scheduled Nov. 3.
Aug 21, 20254 min read


Refugee picnic brings together community members with different cultures, sheds light on cloudy futures
Families from other countries express gratitude for local support; sponsors thank them for enriching Juneau
Aug 20, 20259 min read


School board considers reviving free universal student breakfasts with extra $200 in BSA funds
Veto override by Legislature gives Juneau School District an extra $1.54M, but local leaders worry about costs of new teacher contracts and state’s attempt to slash local funding.
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Changes to disorderly conduct code aimed at homeless halted by Assembly until after October election
Concerns the new rules could give police excessive arrest authority over everyone result in city leaders tabling proposal for further review.
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Five legislators travel to Juneau, spend two minutes in a special session, and adjourn until Aug. 31
House and Senate leaders say they have no plan to consider education policy goals of governor, who called the 30-day special legislative session.
Aug 19, 20253 min read


With limited time ashore, cruise ship crew seek comfort and essentials in Juneau
A story of working on a cruise ship and finding a home away from home
Aug 19, 20258 min read


City: Up to $1M in HESCO repairs, next phase of barrier installation, long-term fix are next flood protection steps
Last week’s record flood demonstrates need for "enduring solutions" that will safeguard area for generations, city manager tells Juneau Assembly.
Aug 19, 20255 min read


Proposal seeking easier arrest of homeless will give police excessive authority over everyone, group says
City manager recommends Juneau Assembly table proposed changes to disorderly conduct code at Monday night meeting.
Aug 18, 20253 min read


As flood recovery begins, View Drive residents say misinformation from city leaves them hung out to dry
‘Harrowing experience’ for those left to fend for themselves in the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood
Aug 17, 202512 min read
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