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Alaska K-3 students improve in reading, state assessment shows
State officials credit the success to the Alaska Reads Act, a 2022 law that created standardized teacher training, reading curriculum and support for districts and students.
Jul 17, 20255 min read


Juneau holds back 60% of grant funds to recipients pending outcome of ballot measures to limit taxes
Remaining funds to arts, social service, business, health and other grantees may not be available if voters OK proposals, city says.
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Storis icebreaker reaches Seattle; Coast Guard commissioning ceremony in Juneau scheduled Aug. 10
The Juneau icebreaker has reached Seattle — but won’t reach its eventual new homeport for a few more weeks until a commissioning ceremony that as of now is scheduled Aug. 10, according to U.S. Coast Guard and city officials.
Jul 16, 20252 min read


CBJ applies for permit exemption for HESCO barriers already installed, citing FEMA changes in April
Federal agency invalidates installation plan with policy change, but local officials say they’re unable to get specifics due to Trump administration’s staff shakeup.
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Juneau man pleads guilty to 2024 murder of 5 1/2-week-old girl in motel room
A Juneau man pled guilty Monday to the second-degree murder of a 5 1/2-week-old girl that died of a skull fracture in a motel room in April of 2024, according to court officials.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Sadness, support remain much the same for Steven Kissack’s family and friends a year after his death
His dog Juno is thriving with a new owner, but people at memorial say unresolved issues about homelessness remain after Kissack was fatally shot by police.
Jul 15, 20256 min read


Suicide Basin now expected to be full Aug. 8 — officials urge disposal of hazmat, other items now
Disposal plans for waste and debris in place if another glacial flood occurs, but dropoffs now will greatly aid efforts, according to CBJ and DEC experts.
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Change to conduct code allowing easier arrest of homeless gets initial OK from Assembly
Supporters say proposal will protect social service agencies and people on streets behaving responsibly.
Jul 15, 20256 min read


SEADOGS train for disaster response
Search and rescue dogs practice for the worst as the nation increases landslide awareness.
Jul 14, 20256 min read


Little League Majors Baseball Tournament begins as Juneau tops POW, Ketchikan bests Stikine
The opening day of the Alaska District 2 Majors Baseball Tournament featured the exchanging of pins in a sportsmanship gesture at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Sunday, followed by the first series of games in round robin pool play.
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Benjamin Stepetin was last seen three weeks ago. His family says ‘we’re checking everything’
Family and volunteers trying to leave no space unsearched as tips and updates are shared online daily with the community .
Jul 13, 20256 min read


Kids get big start to Month of Play with Trucks N’ Stuff
Horns and sirens clanged through Dimond Park at Trucks N’ Stuff on Saturday afternoon as families explored a variety of big machinery entrusted to small operators.
Jul 12, 20254 min read
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