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City and tribe issue disaster declarations in anticipation of flood
The declarations set Juneau up for quicker support if a catastrophic glacial lake outburst occurs The view of the Mendenhall River on the...
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Tlingit and Haida reviewing abuse accusations against Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson
Abuse accusations by a former romantic partner against Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson, president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, are being reviewed, according to Jacqueline Pata, first vice president of the tribe’s executive council.
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Locals tour icebreaker to be homeported in Juneau
Storis crew offering public tours of vessel Thursday and Friday as part of inaugural visit.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Glory Hall halting meals, other day access to non-residents after Assembly rejects homeless safety zone
New policy takes effect Aug. 26; officials looking to establish meal program at alternative site, some treatment services will still be available by appointment .
Aug 7, 20256 min read


Dzantik'i Heeni playground advances to Assembly
A playground for the Dzantik'i Heeni campus is set to swing before the Juneau Assembly for a decision.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Crimson Bears are back on the gridiron
The 2025-26 Alaska high school football season has begun and the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears have returned as the namesake of the capital city’s gridiron team.
Aug 7, 20259 min read


Tourist numbers high, business profits variable
Early season unknowns solidify into a hopeful reality; Juneau tourism remains at full capacity-
Aug 6, 20256 min read


Storis icebreaker arrives in Juneau, will offer free public tours Thursday and Friday
U.S. Coast Guard ship slated to be homeported in Alaska’s capital city will be commissioned Sunday as part of welcoming events during coming days.
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Kennedy defends vaccine fund cuts, calls processed foods part of genocide against Natives during Alaska visit
Both of Alaska’s U.S. senators praise Trump’s health secretary for his health care efforts for state’s Indigenous people.
Aug 6, 20254 min read


Dunleavy issues orders to ‘DOGE’ Alaska and automatically OK delayed natural resource permits
Orders issued two days after governor suffers series of defeats on education, other issues during special session.
Aug 5, 20255 min read


Assembly effort to switch to ranked choice voting in local elections to continue with public hearing Aug. 18
City leaders giving residents another opportunity to weigh in before considering new rules for 2026; change would now apply only to Assembly, not school board races.
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Consuming Juneau: Local stores fill niche left by Joann closure
Juneau craft stores pick up slack, expand stock after craft giant shuts down Shelves of colorful yarn at Changing Tides on Tuesday, July...
Aug 5, 20259 min read
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