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Eaglecrest expects $6M loss over three years, twice the estimate of a year ago, as decision about gondola looms
Officials still forecast ski area will overcome its debt with profitable operations if gondola opens; repairs to chairlift and water main, plus low ticket sales, are hurting current finances.
Jan 64 min read


Jirdes Winther Baxter, last survivor of 1925 Nome serum run, dies in Juneau at 101
She moved to Juneau with her family in 1929; was honored by the city as ‘shadow member’ of the municipal council for supporting her husband during his 15 years in office.
Jan 63 min read


Update: Avalanche advisory issued as downtown gets a foot of snow as of 2 p.m. Monday; 4-10" more forecast
Free parking in downtown garages until Friday as city tries to clear snow from streets; mixed rain and snow expected overnight, with varying amounts of snow Tuesday.
Jan 54 min read


Family and friends cherish Calvin Olsen’s successes, mourn his struggles at memorial following fatal fire
Olsen, 38, who helped launch tribal auto detailing shop, remembered as a diligent and compassionate father who suffered painful hardships in the final months of his life.
Jan 54 min read


Fort Yukon girls basketball team has warm feelings about Juneau tournament despite record storm
Players discuss life on the court, culture and resilience of village life at minus 60°F
Jan 48 min read


CBJ asks residents to help clear fire hydrants, storm drains
With more snow inbound, efforts to reduce hazards are underway
Jan 41 min read


Alaska’s delegation agrees on ousting Venezuelan president; Murkowski questions how Trump did it
Sullivan said last month he opposed ‘having troops on the ground in Venezuela,’ but joined Begich on Saturday in strongly supporting air attacks and Maduro’s capture.
Jan 43 min read


Holiday Cup youngsters play to finish of tournament
Elementary, middle and high school champs crowned.
Jan 44 min read


Dunleavy illegally created state agriculture department last summer, judge rules
Legislature wins summary judgement in lawsuit against governor, who says he will appeal.
Jan 32 min read


Heavy snow returns to Southeast Alaska on Monday as businesses and residents continue current removal
Weather service says to take the weekend to prepare as confidence increases for possibly 14-19 inches in Juneau, with heaviest snowfall expected Monday night.
Jan 33 min read


Negative job growth forecast for Southeast Alaska in 2026
Trump’s federal worker and budget cuts, plus continuing outmigration and low birth rates are factors in projected loss of jobs for region, according to state report.
Jan 34 min read


Juneau’s top 10 stories of 2025
Flood successes and election setbacks for local leaders, advancement of long-discussed projects on land and at sea, protests of local and federal actions among highlight headlines.
Jan 315 min read
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