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Homes along Mendenhall River flood area see 20% drop in CBJ’s assessed property values
Homeowners affected by record flooding of the Mendenhall River the past two years are seeing about a 20% drop in the taxable assessed value of their properties, the city’s finance director said Wednesday.
Jul 2, 20252 min read
A final ‘blur’ of a day for Beth McEwen after 28 years at CBJ before Breckan Hendricks takes over as city clerk
Beth McEwen says her last day as Juneau’s city clerk after a 25-year career at the office was a blur, while Breckan Hendricks spent her first day as the new clerk getting things in focus.
Jul 2, 20254 min read
Search underway for missing cruise ship passenger last reported hiking on Mount Roberts
A search-and-rescue is underway for a cruise ship passenger who told her family Monday morning she was going hiking on Mount Roberts, but did not return to the ship that afternoon as scheduled.
Jul 2, 20251 min read
Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a special session on Wednesday, calling Legislators back to Juneau in August to pass legislation on education reform and his executive order creating a new Department of Agriculture.
Jul 2, 20253 min read
Humpback whale injured by apparent vessel collision in Glacier Bay National Park
A humpback whale was severely injured by an apparent collision with a vessel sometime during the latter half of June in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, officials announced Tuesday.
Jul 1, 20252 min read
Juneau School District ending RALLY, plans to have private provider offer new after-school program
The Juneau School District’s RALLY program is ending Aug. 8 and an agreement is being reached with a private childcare provider to ensure an after-school option for younger students is available, district officials said Tuesday.
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Murkowski casts decisive vote on federal budget bill despite admitting it’s ‘not good enough’
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is at the center of a firestorm of criticism about the federal budget bill passed Tuesday by the Senate after she cast the decisive 50th vote in favor despite stating afterward "it’s not good enough" and is hoping the U.S. House fixes its faults.
Jul 1, 20255 min read
Summer arrival of dozens of cats at Juneau Animal Rescue prompts call for adoptors and sterilizing pets
Shelter gets large number of arrivals occasionally, often when animals aren’t spayed or neutered, director says.
Jul 1, 20253 min read
US Education Dept. freezes nearly $5B on eve of new budget year, including 12.9% of Alaska’s federal funds
Trump administration says funds for migrant, after-school, other programs still being reviewed.
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Man accused of 2022 murder of Faith Rogers has all charges dismissed
A man accused of murdering a Juneau woman whose body was found on a hiking trail in 2022 had all charges dismissed against him Monday, according to court records and a published report.
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Petitions for mill rate cap, sales tax limits get necessary signatures; in-person voting measure falls just short
Nine-mill cap will be on Oct. 7 ballot; Assembly has 45 days to pass a sales tax exemption or put item before voters.
Jun 30, 20253 min read
X̱’unei Lance Twitchell gets citation at Capitol for Native language revival efforts
UAS language professor, Emmy-winning "Molly of Denali" writer taking year-long sabbatical to explore further.
Jun 29, 20255 min read
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