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Crimson Bears are ‘Aces’ in state semifinal win over Wolfpack
JDHS deals 11-1 run-rule to West Valley, earns state championship game against Service on Saturday.
2 hours ago7 min read


Gastrointestinal illness affects 12 people on small cruise ship on six-day voyage originating in Juneau
Outbreak occurred on National Geographic Sea Bird during voyage from May 26–31; ship scheduled to return to Juneau on Friday.
3 days ago2 min read


Bandura and Juneau Community Chorus concert offers a cultural exchange
'Strings Through Time: An Evening of Ukrainian and World Music' in the spotlight Saturday evening at Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
May 232 min read


Deal to pass gas line, state employee pension bills collapses after marathon discussions on deadline day
Gas line bills stalls after marathon House debate, senators head home for the day; passage of bill was part of deal to keep governor from vetoing pension bill before midnight deadline.
May 184 min read


40th annual Juneau Jazz and Classics pays tribute to its founder, with some new flourishes
‘40 years ago this kind of series really did not exist…now everyone's copying the formula,’ music director says of two-week festival that started Saturday.
Apr 276 min read


USACE again says lake tap is frontrunner for long-term flood mitigation, denies it abandoned that stance
Head of US Army Corps of Engineers, during visit to Juneau this week, expands on flood-control efforts planned in the months and years ahead.
Mar 245 min read


Crimson Bears girls are Region V basketball champions
JDHS defeats Ketchikan Lady Kings 49-37 on Friday for title The Juneau-Douglas girls celebrate their 47-39 Region V championship win over Ketchikan at the 2026 Alaska Airlines Region V 2A/3A/4A Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 6, at the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé George Houston Gymnasium. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Independent) By Klas Stolpe Juneau Independent The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls decorated their home den with the
Mar 711 min read


Crimson Bears girls protect home den against Wolves
Juneau-Douglas and Sitka give crowd a full-court show.
Feb 76 min read


JDHS’ Welch buries sudden death goal to ice Kodiak
Senior says 'blood was pumping' as he ended the game with 14 seconds on the clock.
Jan 203 min read


Eaglecrest Ski Area celebrates ‘first chair’ of 50th season as Hooter lift opens
Access beyond base of mountain begins Saturday, two weeks after ‘preview’ debut with Porcupine lift; Ptarmigan lift and water main still undergoing repairs.
Dec 27, 20252 min read


JDHS grapplers continue to prosper on northern mats
Crimson Bears place fifth at prestigious Wasilla tournament.
Nov 16, 20255 min read


Crimson Bears bitten by Cougars at state tournament
JDHS volleyball season ends in tight match against Service.
Nov 14, 20255 min read
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