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Juneau School District launches interactive online budgeting tool
The tool's goal is to help show how different spending options affect the district's operating budget and to receive community feedback.
Feb 112 min read


Bill banning police masks that conceal identities gets rough treatment at first hearing
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, says HB 250 seeks to ensure public trust; skeptical legislators ask about threats to officers and their families during enforcement actions under Trump.
Feb 115 min read


Electric vehicle panel discussion to tackle shipping issues
Forum discussing future of transporting electric vehicles to Southeast Alaska planned for Wednesday night.
Feb 112 min read


Much of Cascade Point opposition may be due to misinformation and fear of unknown, lawmakers told
Regional DOT leader acknowledges 92% of 622 respondents in public survey oppose proposed ferry terminal, says ‘I take that as a challenge to make it better for them.’
Feb 115 min read


Juneau Capitals youth skaters place second at tournament
12 and under team falls to Ice Dawgs in Presidents Day championship.
Feb 115 min read


Juneau Assembly asks flood disaster victims on View Drive to help pay for their own buyout
Residents at one household now regret bringing the NRCS program to the attention of city, express disappointment at its approach after federal approval.
Feb 107 min read


Assembly advances six proposed housing projects, including one near planned waste facility
Members overturn two Planning Commission zoning rejections involving proposals for about 240 residences in Lemon Creek; four Affordable Housing Fund projects get unanimous OK.
Feb 105 min read


CBJ has gotten no FEMA project funds for ’24 glacial flood due to Trump administration freeze, officials say
Nationwide holds means state also unable to distribute some grants from past fiscal year; officials say they aren’t getting answers, situation may continue this year.
Feb 95 min read


Dunleavy is least popular governor in the US, with sharp drop in approval since fall, poll finds
Two-term Republican in final year has 37%-49% favorable-unfavorable rating; only one other governor has a net-negative rating at 43%-49%.
Feb 93 min read


First-time performer at Juneau's Got Talent wins first place
11-year-old’s cover of “Mama Song” by Benson Boone moves audience to tears.
Feb 94 min read


Election 2026: Shelley Hughes hoping legislative achievements elevate her among a dozen Republicans seeking to be governor
Former state Senate majority leader says candidates promising ‘statutory’ PFDs are ‘in la-la land,’ better engagement needed between executive and legislative branches at the Capitol.
Feb 89 min read


Resiliency in funding requested for Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program
Program teaching culture, history and resilience calls for long-term sustainable funding from the school board.
Feb 86 min read
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