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A developing situation on Douglas Island: Powerful dreams and powerless feelings
Cruise port, gondola and casino may be a road to riches, but some city leaders and residents worry about who pays the price.
Sep 13, 202512 min read


Trump administration terminates University of Alaska grants for Alaska Native, Indigenous students
UAF Chancellor Mike Sfraga says cut “will have a substantial and negative impact on a large number of Alaskans, including our Alaska Native students.”
Sep 12, 20253 min read


Out with the old, in with the new: Forest Service replaces mountaintop communications shelters
Rocket-like cones seen recently at Juneau’s airport were decommissioned equipment being replaced Four decommissioned radio communications...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Legislative Council OKs lawsuit against Dunleavy for executive order creating Department of Agriculture
Legislators says governor violating state constitution by introducing order already rejected earlier this year; Dunleavy argues no such limit exists.
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Carlos Boozer Jr. inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Elite hoops club welcomes former JDHS Crimson Bears legend who became a two-time NBA All-Star, member of 2008 USA Olympic team.
Sep 11, 202515 min read


Perseverance constitutes lived experiences through humor in first play of the season
Perseverance Theatre brings Heidi Shreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” to Douglas stage.
Sep 11, 20254 min read


Spirit of revival after storm of 9/11 attacks recalled as more than 100 gather in Juneau on 24th anniversary
"Our community is stronger, braver and healthier because of the outcomes of that day," JPD chief says.
Sep 11, 20254 min read


Union lawsuit challenges privatization of school district's RALLY program
Education support staff union alleges Juneau School District failed to fulfill contract's notification, cost assessment requirements
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Free breakfasts for all Juneau School District students resume Monday
Revival comes after legislators override veto to state education funding increase; concerns about short meal times and meal-assistance applications voiced at school board meeting
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Women in conservation make waves at inaugural Women Loving Whales talk
New organization hosts first-ever speaker event, discusses future plans, three new flukes nicknamed.
Sep 10, 202510 min read


Assembly takes a step toward moving City Hall, a step away from new civic center
Relocating municipal offices to Michael J. Burns Building on track despite rise in projected cost; mayor proposes redirecting $5M from civic center to flood mitigation.
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Two Eaglecrest board members, including chairman, resign as ski area's 50th season celebration nears
Mike Satre says he can’t devote sufficient time to the "significant challenges" the resort faces.
Sep 9, 20253 min read
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