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Juneau’s controversial landslide maps make a comeback in latest draft risk assessment
Juneau officials are updating the local hazard mitigation plan to make the city eligible for federal disaster funding…( Read full story )
Jul 11 min read
University of Alaska non-teaching staff file petition to form union
Non-teaching staff across the University of Alaska system are working to form a union. Organizers delivered a petition and authorization...
Jul 11 min read
An investigation found a Juneau woman’s death was an overdose. Her family is still searching for answers.
On a cold afternoon in January 2023, Tanya Ulrich opened her door to see a Juneau police officer. He told her that her sister, Isabelle...
Jul 11 min read
Search for airport manager continues
The search continues for the next airport manager for the Juneau International Airport. The airport board, on June 9, identified two...
Jun 301 min read
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 301 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 271 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 271 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 271 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 261 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 251 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 231 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 211 min read
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