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Lots about this year’s local election to be determined by candidates, Assembly on Monday
Filing deadline for candidate races to be followed by meeting where leaders will act on bond and tax measures for ballot — and consider $50K for election "advocacy"
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Aylward crowned Juneau Marathon men’s champ, Gress takes women’s title
McManus repeats for men’s title in half marathon, Hinderberger repeats for women’s
Jul 27, 202512 min read


Valley flood victims fill sandbags in anticipation of glacier lake outburst flood during next few weeks
Nearly 3,500 sandbags distributed to about 75 homeowners by noon; Suicide Basin expected to be full by mid-August.
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Humpback whale found dead in Gastineau Channel
Cause of death still unknown; whale has been relocated to begin a necropsy.
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Auke Bay Post 25 opens state with loss as several players fall ill
Team survives health scare to take the field after four players visit emergency room.
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Sitka display about missionaries destroying Native culture flagged by Trump’s ‘improper ideology’ review
A display at a Sitka historical site referencing mistreatment of Alaska Natives by missionaries has been flagged as part of President Donald Trump's demand that national park facilities remove “improper ideology,” The Washington Post reported on Friday.
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Goldbelt unveils name, details of proposed private west Douglas cruise dock as permitting process begins
"Goldbelt Aaní is not a gangway to souvenir-shop lined streets" company declares at website dedicated to the port scheduled to open in 2028.
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Juneau’s airport is going to be a disaster scene on Saturday — on purpose
More than 100 emergency response officials and volunteers will participate in simulated plane crash as training exercise.
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Eight-month drug investigation results in seven people facing federal charges, including six Juneau residents
Supplier in California provided methamphetamine distributed in Juneau, according to JPD.
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Citing high costs, Haines school district suspends bus service
With less than a month before the first day of school, up to 30 students who normally rely on a bus will have to find other ways to get to and from the Haines School.
Jul 24, 20255 min read


Juneau School District, teachers union declare impasse, agree to mediation in contract negotiations
Joint statement cites "uncertainty around education funding from the State" as obstacle in talks.
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Juneau Marathon/Half Marathon will award state titles
As of Wednesday evening 260 athletes have registered to take part in Saturday’s annual Juneau Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles) that start and finish at Savikko Park in Douglas.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
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