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Attitudes about tourism improve in annual survey of Juneau residents following record cruise season
Positive-negative response of 31%-10% compares to 29%-13% a year ago; plurality of 39% saying industry has both positive and negative impacts is similar to 42% last year.
Jan 213 min read


Governor expected to propose statewide sales tax, oil tax hike in final State of the State address Thursday
Proposal for next several years also reportedly seeks to cut corporate income tax, boost PFD to $3,600 by changing management of Permanent Fund.
Jan 213 min read


City surveying residents about budget priorities as leaders face post-election spending cuts
Locals asked to pick what programs they value most and would target first for reductions, along with if there are new revenue measures they support.
Jan 213 min read


Crimson Bears sweep visiting Kodiak Bears off icy home den
JDHS earns state playoff berth with two wins over conference foe.
Jan 207 min read


Legislature opens session by setting veto override vote before governor’s State of the State speech Thursday
Lawmakers will contest Dunleavy’s rejection of internet tax bill hours before he lays out final-year agenda expected to focus on long-term fiscal plan.
Jan 203 min read


How to dive deep into state government at the Akleg.gov website
Explanations and public testimony on legislation; live and past webstreams of meetings; schedules; legal references, and much more.
Jan 204 min read


Key dates for the 34th session of the Alaska State Legislature
Dates to earmark on the calendar for the second regular session between Jan. 20 and May 20.
Jan 202 min read


Building the Capitol on a solid foundation
The Juneau Independent’s 2026 Guide To The Alaska Legislature: Remembering those who made the Capital Complex.
Jan 197 min read


Juneau players, teams, fans earn honors at MEHS Invitational
Dybdahl, Huemann, Larson, Tompkins ball out at 19th annual adult basketball tournament.
Jan 1913 min read


Eaglecrest skiers share fond memories, hopes for ski area’s future during its 50th birthday celebration
Large crowd shows up for $7 lift tickets and spring-like snow; many say more reliable operations tops their wish list, support installation of gondola if that helps.
Jan 196 min read


‘Snow-vid’ storms that isolated Juneauites this winter have plenty of historical company
Massive snowstorms of past hit when city lacked modern detection and removal equipment, led to changes in safety preparations and technical analysis.
Jan 186 min read


Nugget Mall scheduled to reopen Monday following 17-day closure due to roof concerns after record storms
‘Each tenant may still open on their own timeline,’ announcement notes as reopening scheduled during Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
Jan 182 min read
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