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Petitions for 1% seasonal sales tax, restoring property tax cap to 12 mills certified for signature gathering
Supporters of both measures hoping to offset some tax cuts approved last year by voters that have city leaders looking at closing or reducing recreational and other services.
May 134 min read


Juneau high school junior competes in Celebrate the West art competition this week
Art students among many highlighted during Juneau Board of Education student showcase Tuesday.
May 132 min read


UAS, Goldbelt Heritage launch Indigenous health and healing 'learning pathway'
Agreement outlines plan for learning that reflects Indigenous knowledge, values and approaches to wellness through the Integrative Behavioral Health program.
May 132 min read


Mini comic convention brings artists from all over to Juneau
Alaska Robotics showcases, workshops, and comic camp connects art community to inspiration and each other.
May 133 min read


Juneau athletes chase track and field school records
Weekend volunteers needed to help with largest influx of Southeast competitors.
May 138 min read


Juneau lawmaker’s bill seeking to stabilize education funding passes House, faces Senate hurdles during last week of session
HB 261 by Rep. Andi Story allows districts to budget on enrollment from past years rather than current year; change projected to boost funding to schools by more than $100M a year.
May 124 min read


AELP seeks nearly 20% cumulative residential rate increase by August 2027
Peak month rates to rise 18.7%, off-peak months 19.7% in two stages, with a majority of the hike taking effect this June; meanwhile, company will undergo 450-day approval process.
May 113 min read


Storis icebreaker will have 40% fewer crew/family in Juneau than previously stated
Estimate last month of 200 personnel on Coast Guard ship now 120, with about 360 people including families rather than 600; but a second ship may someday be homeported here.
May 114 min read


Crimson Bears rained out in Anchorage tournament
JDHS softball team played four games before weather cancellations.
May 115 min read


Decision time arrives for Assembly on what to cut and keep in the budget
Finance Committee meetings this Wednesday and next will be where near-final decisions are expected on cuts to pools, museum, Eaglecrest, other facilities.
May 114 min read


Juneau topples Haines, Skagway in track tri-meet
Three-team event warms up Crimson Bears for home meet this weekend.
May 114 min read


Maritime Festival brings merriment to locals, visitors
Shopping, tug-of-war, music, dancing and tours mark 16th annual event.
May 104 min read
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