Juneau Independent

After three years as a finalist, the Haines Borough Public Library has won the 2026 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for libraries. 

77% of districts in state survey say they expect deficits, with some considering closures and layoffs; JSD leaders set to hear public testimony and vote on FY27 spending plan Tuesday.

Billionaire investor John Paulson made a splash in Alaska’s mining industry last year when he paid $800 million for a 40% stake in the huge Donlin gold project.

Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products.

The Key Campaign is coming to town! I am excited about this because it brings together a community of Alaska advocates to Juneau.

The Visitor Industry Task Force invites the public to listen to two meetings about flightseeing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, and Thursday, March 19, in the Assembly Chambers and via Zoom.

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

Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.

Up to 4" more snow forecast by early afternoon, up to 10" total from overnight storm; month-to-date total of 24.3" compares to average of 4.2" for first eight days of March.

Aaron Jacobs, senior hydrologist for the National Weather Service, makes a presentation Tuesday morning during the Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership Conference at Harrigan Centennial Hall. (James Poulson / Daily Sitka Sentinel) By Andrea Burtzel Daily Sitka Sentinel Community members, scientists, tribal representatives and government officials from across Southeast Alaska met in Sitka Tuesday and Wednesday for an event focused on landslide pl

Some experts fear it could create chaos for endangered species and coal miners alike.

Proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the national park system.