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Some Juneau residents say e-motorcycles are a problem. City leaders look to regulate them.
A new mountain bike park opened in Juneau late last month. At the same time, public outcry over electric motorcycles endangering riders and chopping up trails got the attention of city leaders, who are now considering regulations.
Sep 41 min read
Deputy city clerk unpacks Juneau’s 2026 municipal election
The municipal election is approaching. Eight candidates are running for three Assembly seats, and three candidates are running for two School Board seats.
Sep 41 min read
Douglas Indian Association opens new learning center
The Douglas Indian Association on Saturday celebrated the opening of its newly built education center. Tribal leaders say it’s years in the making and will give the tribe a space to teach, learn and remember its history.
Sep 11 min read
UAS expands its reach, drawing students from more states
The University of Alaska Southeast has more than doubled the number of states nonresident students are coming from.
Aug 281 min read
A Juneau landmark that burned down in June has been a decades-long, international mystery to one man
A Juneau landmark burned down earlier this summer. It was beloved by many in town and, unbeknownst to some, around the world – thanks to a visitor who took a photo of it nearly 30 years ago. And for almost as long, it’s been a mystery for one man thousands of miles away.
Aug 241 min read
Elly Carpenter becomes Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout
Seventeen-year-old Elly Carpenter made history on Wednesday night when she was sworn in as Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout.
Aug 201 min read
After-school childcare slated to return to elementary school in Douglas
The Juneau School Board approved a new lease for after-school childcare at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School last Thursday.
Aug 171 min read
Former Juneau fire captain faces prison time for domestic violence
A Juneau fire captain was charged with domestic violence assault in an incident involving his 12-year-old stepdaughter last summer.
Aug 71 min read
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
A Gustavus family’s sailboat suddenly sank in Glacier Bay National Park on July 29. The family survived. When they recovered the sailboat a few days later, they found something unusual: the rubbery, black skin of a humpback whale.
Aug 51 min read
Six months pass since this Juneau man went missing
It’s been almost six months since Junior Siufanua was last seen in Juneau. He had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people before he was reported missing by staff on Feb. 25.
Aug 41 min read
Contract negotiations between University of Alaska and its staff union begins
The University of Alaska and its newest staff union have begun negotiations on its first contract. The university recently presented an initial contract proposal.
Aug 31 min read
After video of violent arrest, Juneau police pledged reform. 1 year later, what’s changed?
A short video of a Juneau police officer’s arrest of local resident Christopher Williams, Jr. shook the Juneau community this time last year.
Jul 301 min read
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