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Koltin Heuser, 21, started a new life in Juneau last fall; he’s starting over after losing his trailer home in a fire
Kansas native came to Alaska for a volunteer project, decided to stay and was working on opening a mobile car-detailing business until fire at Auke Bay RV Park on Friday night.
Apr 94 min read


AMHS can finally apply for long-delayed federal grant, but wait means ferry system will run out of funds in July without state help
Alaska DOT officials ask legislators for $20 million in stopgap funds to ensure Alaska Marine Highway System continues operating until grant funds arrive.
Apr 83 min read


‘Alaskans on stage and Alaskans in the audience’ — and the Alaskans behind it all at the 51st annual Folk Fest
Old or new, musician or volunteer, it's community that makes the music festival possible.
Apr 87 min read


Hour-long police ‘standoff’ at van near Valley health club is for suspect who was not inside the vehicle
JPD officers trying to serve arrest warrant Tuesday night find van the suspect was believed to be in, use PA announcements in attempt to end incident.
Apr 71 min read


Rooted In Community: Picturing the past, focusing on the future at the 20th Century Gross Theatre
Trio restoring 86-year-old building set to debut Aurora Grand Theater for movie screenings this month and future live stage performances.
Apr 79 min read


Year-round operation of warming shelter, tougher camping enforcement get go-ahead from Assembly
Keeping homeless facility open until June 30 instead of closing April 15 passes unanimously; vote also means year-round funds will be included in next year’s proposed budget.
Apr 76 min read


Assembly, in surprise vote, opts to revisit demolition plans for Telephone Hill
6-2 vote on motion by newcomer Nano Brooks ‘to discuss actions that could affect Telephone Hill development or the timeline’ follows months of pleas by locals to preserve neighborhood.
Apr 64 min read


Demolition of Telephone Hill now open for bids, with city seeking completion of work by July 31
Notice published Saturday sets a bid deadline of April 28; specifies contractor will retain ownership of scrap metal, but CBJ keeps items of historical value.
Apr 64 min read


Organizers say boost from 50th Alaska Folk Festival means this year’s is even bigger
Traditional week of concerts, dances and workshops starting Monday also features neon, puppets and new documentary about festival’s historic half century.
Apr 64 min read


Limited hours, other restrictions make year-round warming shelter unappealing, winter campers say
Assembly on Monday set to consider extending Thane shelter’s operations beyond usual April 15 closing, with an eye on getting tougher on camping in public areas.
Apr 64 min read


Showtime opens another moving evening for the Juneau community
The 36th annual event continues to showcase dance in the capital city across all ages.
Apr 513 min read


Rollover accident at Fred Meyer intersection results in minor injuries
A two-vehicle accident at midday Saturday on Egan Drive at the Fred Meyer intersection resulted in two people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue..
Apr 41 min read
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