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Don’t bet on Sullivan doing the right thing

Last week, Sen. Dan Sullivan called the longest government shutdown in history the most unnecessary and useless one he’s ever seen. He argued Senate Democrats needed to do “the right thing” and “show a tiny bit of courage” by standing up to their minority leader.

Nov 143 min read

Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.

As Typhoon Halong swept through western Alaska, it laid bare how centuries-old policies made Native villages particularly vulnerable to climate change.

Nov 144 min read

Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school students are helping combat it.

Juneau high school students are getting real-world building experience while creating much-needed affordable homes in the community. That’s thanks to a house build program that’s a partnership between the Juneau Housing Trust and Juneau School District.

Nov 141 min read

A year after buying it, American Pacific sells the Palmer Project

After less than a year of owning the Palmer Project, American Pacific Mining announced Monday that it had sold the project to Vancouver-based Vizsla Copper.

Nov 143 min read

Police blotter for Nov. 12

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.

Nov 141 min read

Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show

Chasing what makes a bright aurora: Why were more intense shades visible in Juneau?

Nov 133 min read

Pat Pitney announces resignation as UA president, effective May 2026

Thirteenth UA president leaves after 30 years of public and post-secondary education service.

Nov 132 min read

Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament

JDHS tripped up by Dimond on Thursday, look to regain footing Friday.

Nov 136 min read

Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge

Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Nov 135 min read

As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown.

Nov 137 min read

Police blotter for Nov. 11

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.

Nov 131 min read

Juneau’s Comprehensive plan; What is it? How does public input help shape it?

City planners are asking Juneau residents to help shape the community’s future as work continues on a major update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan…( Read full story )