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Juneau to toy with high-temp mark for year Monday; heat advisories issued for parts of Southeast Alaska
Forecast high at airport of 74 degrees just shy of current 2025 peak of 76 set a month ago.
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Juneau Majors defeat Ketchikan for District 2 title
Gastineau Channel Little League All-Star Zachary Ritter put a single down the third base line in the bottom of the fourth inning to give his Juneau teammates a 13-3 win.
Jul 19, 20259 min read


KTOO launches new awareness efforts about Suicide Basin filling up as station’s coffers are drained
Station offers pre-flood evacuation advice, hosts preparatory BBQ, previews "Outburst" series on same day Congress gives final OK to nixing public broadcasting funds.
Jul 19, 20256 min read


Airport board to interview lone in-house candidate for manager’s job at special meeting Monday
Andres Delgado has been the airport’s maintenance and operations superintendent for the past three years.
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Election filing period begins for Assembly, school board races
Three seats open on each governing board; candidates have until July 28 to register at City Hall.
Jul 18, 20252 min read


US House gives final OK to $9B clawback of public broadcasting, foreign aid funds
Cut sought by Trump will affect one-third of KTOO’s operating budget, station officials say.
Jul 17, 20253 min read


JAHC extends search for new executive director due to scarcity of applicants
Board votes to “look for creative solutions in the budget” as recruiting incentive.
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Alaska K-3 students improve in reading, state assessment shows
State officials credit the success to the Alaska Reads Act, a 2022 law that created standardized teacher training, reading curriculum and support for districts and students.
Jul 17, 20255 min read


Juneau holds back 60% of grant funds to recipients pending outcome of ballot measures to limit taxes
Remaining funds to arts, social service, business, health and other grantees may not be available if voters OK proposals, city says.
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Storis icebreaker reaches Seattle; Coast Guard commissioning ceremony in Juneau scheduled Aug. 10
The Juneau icebreaker has reached Seattle — but won’t reach its eventual new homeport for a few more weeks until a commissioning ceremony that as of now is scheduled Aug. 10, according to U.S. Coast Guard and city officials.
Jul 16, 20252 min read


CBJ applies for permit exemption for HESCO barriers already installed, citing FEMA changes in April
Federal agency invalidates installation plan with policy change, but local officials say they’re unable to get specifics due to Trump administration’s staff shakeup.
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Juneau man pleads guilty to 2024 murder of 5 1/2-week-old girl in motel room
A Juneau man pled guilty Monday to the second-degree murder of a 5 1/2-week-old girl that died of a skull fracture in a motel room in April of 2024, according to court officials.
Jul 15, 20252 min read
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