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Juneau writer Vera Starbard nominated for fourth Emmy
TV show “Molly of Denali” spotlighting Alaska Native character and culture also gets recognition.
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Corps of Engineers cancels press briefings previously offered after this week's closed-door flood solution meetings
Meetings discussing preferred alternatives for long-term flood solution proposals remain closed to media and public, with USACE Alaska District now directing queries to federal headquarters Dave Hanna asks questions and gives suggestions to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Branch Alaska District at a meeting at Thunder Mountain Middle School on July 30, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Man arrested for alleged rape of inebriated woman at city’s cold-weather warming shelter
Antoine Zeno, 44, charged with felony sexual assault of victim described by a shelter employee as unresponsive "like a ragdoll"; officials say it is the first such case at the facility.
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Assembly sketches out map through rough financial terrain at annual retreat
City leaders seek ways to moderate impacts of voter-approved tax cuts at day-long meeting shook up by earthquake, record snowfall.
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Healthy exchange of ideas, snacks among Juneau’s legislators, constituents at annual holiday open house
Worker shortages, health, economic diversity on minds of residents visiting the area’s three Democratic legislators at the Alaska State Capitol.
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Weekend storm causes multiple power outages in Juneau; Monday begins with cold-weather advisory
Wind-chill temperatures as low as -15°F forecast through noon Tuesday.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Theater Alaska’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ brings lessons of past, present and future to various stages
New and returning cast members spread the spirit of giving, love, and redemption to all by performing at nontraditional venues.
Dec 8, 20258 min read


Wrestlers ‘wrangle’ Wolves on island hide-a-way
JDHS Crimson Bears grapplers battle in road tournament.
Dec 8, 20255 min read


9.6" of snow at Juneau’s airport sets record, another 7" forecast through Sunday night
Heavier amounts falling in some other parts of Southeast Alaska; periods of snow and cold spell expected throughout this week.
Dec 7, 20252 min read


Magnitude 7.0 earthquake 58 miles north of Yakutat shakes Juneau
More than 20 aftershocks reported within 90 minutes; no tsunami threat to the Juneau area, officials say.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Venezuelan family in Juneau fears asylum case freeze by Trump will force return to country he’s attacking
Couple and their daughter arrived in U.S. legally last year; mother says her husband faces ‘certain death’ if deported.
Dec 6, 20256 min read


11-16 inches of snow forecast for Juneau, surrounding area between Sunday morning and Monday afternoon
Warnings issued as several crashes reported Saturday after snow begins falling; heaviest periods expected between Sunday morning and afternoon, and on Monday.
Dec 6, 20252 min read
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