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Schooler cleans the mats at major wrestling invitational

JDHS sophomore wins title against grapplers from 25 teams Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé 107-pound sophomore champion Nixie Schooler, center, is shown Saturday, Nov. 1, on the medal stand with Student Wrestling Development Program senior runner-up Jade Sherry, left, and Bethel sophomore third-place finisher Claire Dyment, right, at Mountain City Christian Academy's Rich Hofaker Wrestling Invitational in Anchorage. (Photo courtesy Eva Carrillo) By Klas Stolpe Ju

Nov 3, 20256 min read

Updated Egan Drive safety improvements at Fred Meyer include traffic light, pedestrian crossing beacons

State hopes construction begins next fall on project that also plans for 20% growth in traffic at intersection due to development.

Nov 3, 20253 min read

State funds for food assistance authorized by Gov. Dunleavy in disaster declaration

$10M for SNAP-eligible Alaskans and food banks would cover a portion of $25M benefits paid monthly to recipients, as Trump administration set to pay a portion under court order.

Nov 3, 20252 min read

Eaglecrest gondola needs at least another $3M, but walking away will cost the city far more, board members told

Asking Goldbelt, cruise industry for more funds among options as CBJ tries to cope with post-election tax cuts.

Nov 3, 20256 min read

JDHS volleyball seniors reflect on careers

The following are snippets from their senior bios.

Nov 2, 20255 min read

JDHS sweeps Region V swim and dive team titles

Crimson Bears girls earn individual medals.

Nov 2, 202510 min read

The final days in Juneau’s oldest house as Telephone Hill’s eviction deadline arrives

Belongings and furniture still not packed as Maureen Conerton and husband Jeff Brown are staying past Saturday’s move-out date, but she says they know time is short.

Nov 1, 20255 min read

Seven-ships-a-day future? City officials looking at big jump in visitors with Goldbelt’s private cruise port

"Additional berths signal future growth," director of community development tells Juneau Assembly ahead of Monday meeting that includes update about project.

Oct 31, 20253 min read

Crimson Bears out of hibernation and on the ice

JDHS hockey graduated 10, but returners have earned varsity letters.

Oct 31, 20259 min read

Pete Carran, longtime Juneau radio journalist and hall of fame broadcaster, dies at 77

Locals, coworkers remember him as an aggressive newsman, familiar voice and gruff persona with an affectionate side.

Oct 31, 20256 min read

What happens if Telephone Hill residents don’t leave homes by Saturday? CBJ goes to court to enforce evictions

Officials won’t forcibly remove people and possessions during the weekend, city manager says; state law allows landlords to obtain order allowing law enforcement to remove tenants.

Oct 31, 20252 min read

People looking for their next meal express gratitude for Southeast Alaska Food Bank, worry about future as SNAP assistance disruption looms

“This food bank is the reason I’m still here.”