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CBJ Recycling Center closed indefinitely due to repairs
Parts for ‘critical equipment’ expected to arrive next week, city says; center has been closed much of the past month due to weather-related issues
Jan 282 min read


Juneau student attending college in Michigan found dead after 20-hour search in extreme cold
Lucas Mattson, 19, an engineering student at the University of Michigan, didn’t have a coat; no foul play expected, according to officials.
Jan 272 min read


Assembly postpones decision on demoting Eaglecrest board to advisory role
City and ski area leaders scheduled to discuss next year’s budget — and possibly a gondola decision — in early March; future of board set to be revisited after that meeting.
Jan 276 min read


Man accused of firing shot from residence arrested after police surround location for two hours
Ethan Hagh, 22, arrested while walking back toward the residence, according to JPD; no injuries reported.
Jan 272 min read


Marlene Johnson, longtime Tlingit leader and SHI board chair, dies at age 90
Tributes from statewide Alaska Native organizations note her historic roles as ANCSA negotiator, co-founder of organizations and tribal executive for more than six decades.
Jan 263 min read


Alaska Swimming Senior Championships showcase state’s top swimmers
Glacier Swim Club’s Peimann, Midnight Sun Swim Club’s Schaetzle earn high-point awards.
Jan 2616 min read


Dunleavy unveils fiscal plan with sales tax, 50-50 PFD, 1% cap on state spending hikes, higher oil tax
Widespread skepticism among legislators that plan will be enacted; Alaska Municipal League worries it will put pressure on local govenments to reduce taxes and fees.
Jan 266 min read


Rounding to the nearest nickel for cash purchases proposed by Alaska lawmaker
HB 281 mirrors legislation in other states due to shortage of pennies resulting from Trump administration’s halt in production.
Jan 263 min read


Winter storm warning in effect until noon Monday for Juneau, up to 8" total accumulation possible
School buses on snow routes; rain forecast for the rest of the week.
Jan 261 min read


Anger flares up at Juneau candlelight vigil after second person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
More than 200 people gather at dusk for poems, speeches and songs — and to express fears and fury that Trump’s enforcement actions may occur locally.
Jan 255 min read


Juneau high schoolers, residents chalk up the LNG pipeline to be against the best interests of Alaskans and the Earth
About 40 gather to oppose the proposed natural gas pipeline project after developer makes major announcement about advancing it.
Jan 259 min read


JDHS hockey team completes sweep of visiting Homer
Crimson Bears top Mariners 5-2 at Treadwell Arena on Saturday
Jan 256 min read
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