Juneau Independent

In these colorful times the "Spirit of 1776" meant very different things to Juneau residents participating in the 249th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Friday.

A woman who arrived in Juneau aboard a cruise ship Tuesday and vanished after telling her family she was going hiking was found dead at midday Thursday below a ridgeline on Mount Roberts, according to an Alaska State Troopers news release.

Watermelon-eating contest, soapbox race qualifiers, concerts and minute-before-midnight fireworks mark countdown to nation’s 249th birthday.

Charges were dismissed in the murder of Faith Rogers because they were based on improper evidence heard by a grand jury, according to a judge’s ruling. Cited primarily was prosecutors failing to present details about people other than the defendant that Rogers considered a threat — so much so she was living in her car rather than at home.

The eyes on the skies won’t end with Juneau’s traditional fireworks show set to begin at 11:59 p.m. July 3, as the theme for the annual Fourth of July parade through downtown Juneau starting at 11 a.m. Friday is "Juneau’s Winged Heroes."

Historic installation again a bright landmark in Lynn Canal after more than 25 years of restoration efforts.

Homeowners affected by record flooding of the Mendenhall River the past two years are seeing about a 20% drop in the taxable assessed value of their properties, the city’s finance director said Wednesday.

Beth McEwen says her last day as Juneau’s city clerk after a 25-year career at the office was a blur, while Breckan Hendricks spent her first day as the new clerk getting things in focus.

A search-and-rescue is underway for a cruise ship passenger who told her family Monday morning she was going hiking on Mount Roberts, but did not return to the ship that afternoon as scheduled.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a special session on Wednesday, calling Legislators back to Juneau in August to pass legislation on education reform and his executive order creating a new Department of Agriculture.

A humpback whale was severely injured by an apparent collision with a vessel sometime during the latter half of June in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, officials announced Tuesday.

The Juneau School District’s RALLY program is ending Aug. 8 and an agreement is being reached with a private childcare provider to ensure an after-school option for younger students is available, district officials said Tuesday.