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Activists mobilize in Juneau, ‘We are the leaders we are waiting for’
Juneau for Democracy, a local organization formed in January, says its intention is to mobilize Alaskans to protect civil rights through...
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Juneau off-roaders are building a dedicated trail system for thrill seekers
Members of the Juneau Off-Road Association have been volunteering their weekends this summer to construct the capital city’s first...
Jul 28, 20251 min read
Local election shake-up continues as another school board incumbent drops out
A local election shake-up continues as longtime Juneau school board member Emil Mackey says he has decided not to run for reelection...
Jul 26, 20251 min read
Alaska education department appeals failed test that puts $80 million in funding at risk
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is appealing a federal decision that could cost the state $80 million – and...
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Juneau opens up application for $2.5M in affordable housing funding
Juneau is inviting developers, nonprofits and tribal governments to apply for grants or loans from its affordable housing fund…( Read...
Jul 22, 20251 min read
Search continues for missing Juneau man a month after disappearance
Tuesday marks one month since Juneau resident Benjamin “Benny” Stepetin was last seen in the capital city…( Read full story )
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Juneau mayor comments on ICE agent rumors in the capital city
After social media posts have circulated claiming 7 ICE agents checked into hotels in downtown Juneau, Mayor Beth Weldon joined KINY to...
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Juneauites join nationwide ‘Good Trouble’ protest honoring late civil rights activist
The late civil rights activist John Lewis didn’t have Juneau ties, but Juneau residents marked the anniversary of his death Thursday...
Jul 18, 20251 min read
Threads of the Tongass: Building a sustainable future
“Threads of the Tongass” is a series of stories that explore how lives in Southeast Al aska are interwoven with the Tongass National...
Jul 18, 20251 min read
Poor sound quality prompts Assembly to temporarily move meeting locations
The Juneau Assembly is moving forward with a plan to temporarily move its regular meetings from City Hall to a new location due to...
Jul 18, 20251 min read
Curious Juneau: What happened to the ‘awooga’ button at the Gold Creek Power Plant?
Nestled in the Flats neighborhood near Juneau’s federal building is the city’s oldest and longest running hydropower plant…( Read full...
Jul 17, 20251 min read
Juneau school board maintains high school counselor position with grant funding
The Juneau School District Board of Education accepted a $145,000 grant from a Juneau philanthropic foundation Monday. The money from the...
Jul 16, 20251 min read
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