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A glacial outburst flood is underway on the Taku River
A glacial outburst flood is underway on the Taku River south of Juneau. Although water that was held back by glacial ice is draining out...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Huna Totem Corporation opens enrollment to descendants
Huna Totem Corporation shareholders adopted open enrollment last week at the village corporation’s annual meeting. That means that lineal...
Jun 27, 20251 min read
AMHS ferry engineers secure wage increase to address workforce shortage
Alaska Marine Highway System engineers have approved a new three-year contract with the state of Alaska. AMHS marine engineers say...
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Longtime Juneauites appointed to city commissions
During a special assembly meeting Monday night, seaworthy community members found their berth on the Juneau Docks and Harbors Board, while longtime contractor Larry Gamez was housed on the Planning Commission.
Jun 27, 20251 min read
‘Healthy tribes make healthy communities’
Tlingit and Haida Central Council plans to renovate the former Floyd Dryden Middle School, open a new storefront in downtown Juneau, and continue work toward a new tribal education campus.
Jun 26, 20251 min read
Tongass Voices: Olga Sofia Lijó Seráns on a Juneau bookstore’s 50-year legacy
A Juneau bookstore turns 50 this year. Earlier this month, it was voted one of the nation’s top 10 best independent bookstores by USA Today.
Jun 25, 20251 min read
St. Vincent de Paul St. Therese Conference announces new leadership
Jennifer Skinner will be assuming the executive director position at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Therese Conference. She is...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
Battling invasive plants in downtown Juneau — a walk with an optimist
Invasive species are everywhere, but the people who dedicate their lives to battling them believe they can win, especially in Alaska....
Jun 21, 20251 min read
Southeast Alaska and the Yukon are neighbors, but fear of being stuck between causes trip cancellations
Racing to find common ground across the border Alaskans and Canadians are canceling their cross-border trips due to fear of being...
Jun 21, 20251 min read
Staying connected on the Columbia
The fastest and largest vessel in the fleet is testing public Wi-Fi The Alaska Marine Highway System connects Alaska, and on Tuesday, it...
Jun 21, 20251 min read
One of Juneau’s housing nonprofits is getting a new director
The Juneau chapter of St. Vincent de Paul, a global Catholic organization that provides housing support and many other services, will...
Jun 18, 20251 min read
Man who collapses near roadside rescued in early morning hours by passerby
Chris Storey was walking home from his 30th birthday celebration a few hours after midnight Monday when he heard a groan down an...
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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