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Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor
A retired school teacher and principal from the small Southeast Alaska City of Angoon entered Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race earlier this...
Jul 161 min read


Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse will celebrate 120 years next summer
The Eldred Rock Lighthouse, located 55 miles north of Juneau and 17 miles south of Haines, is set to open to the public next summer after...
Jul 131 min read


New Juneau-Ketchikan nonstop flight service launches
A new nonstop flight service between Juneau and Ketchikan launched June 23. On most days, the flight departs from Juneau at 3:45 p.m.,...
Jul 131 min read


Threads of the Tongass: The future of pianos and the timber industry
Timber operators say rescission of the Tongass Roadless Rule could help a dying industry — if it passes through Congress…( Read full story )
Jul 111 min read


Juneau man sentenced in 2020 fatal stabbing at assisted living facility
A Juneau man who pleaded guilty to stabbing his neighbor to death at a senior and disabled housing facility in 2020 was sentenced on...
Jul 111 min read


Glacial lake outburst swells Salmon River near Hyder
Glacial lake outburst events caused a spike in the water levels of the Taku River in early July and are responsible for increased erosion...
Jul 111 min read


Juneau Animal Control shares how to prepare pets for emergencies
Like much of Alaska, Juneau has its share of disasters and emergencies. Part of living here is planning ahead for scenarios that may...
Jul 101 min read


A towering accomplishment for new Eagle Scout
Fifteen-year-old Eagle Scout Max Webster handed the keys to his completed Eagle Scout Service Project over to Department of Corrections...
Jul 91 min read


Tongass Voices: Juneau’s mobile crisis responders on meeting patients where they’re at
A new mobile crisis team has been operating in Juneau since November. Each team is comprised of a clinician from Bartlett Regional...
Jul 91 min read


Juneau chiropractor accused of assault scheduled to start trial Monday
A new trial date has been set for the Juneau chiropractor arrested four years ago on multiple sexual assault charges. Jeffrey Fultz is...
Jul 91 min read


Master Gardeners Tour showcases excellence in landscaping
Eleven garden enthusiasts showcased their horticultural havens at Saturday’s annual Master Gardeners Garden Tour. The tour raises funds...
Jul 81 min read


Juneau police and family seek assistance in finding Benjamin Stepetin
Juneau resident Benjamin Stepetin, 42, has been missing since June 22. His family last saw him in the early morning that day in downtown...
Jul 31 min read
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