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Local federal employees say returning to jobs will be welcome, but shutdown accomplished nothing
U.S. Senate approves deal Monday that doesn’t include Democrats’ main demand of health insurance subsidy extension; House vote expected later this week.
Nov 103 min read
Veterans Day in Juneau will be honored with ceremonies, ringing of bell and new memorial park
The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
Nov 102 min read
Juneau’s avalanche forecasters prepare for winter snowfall
Juneau’s avalanche forecasters are gearing up for winter. The state Department of Transportation and the local electric utility re-installed scientific instruments to help them predict avalanche risk at their largest research site in town…( Read full story )
Nov 101 min read
Anchorage state senator enters crowded Alaska gubernatorial field
State Sen. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, announced his candidacy on Monday. He is the second Democrat in the race, after former Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, also of Anchorage. The other 12 declared candidates are Republicans.
Nov 102 min read
Responding with heaps of help to prevent hunger as effects of shutdown, SNAP cutoff persist
Hunger Jam fundraiser, more meals for those in need among heightened efforts by Juneau organizations and individuals.
Nov 107 min read
US Supreme Court agrees to hear mail-in ballots deadline case
The U.S Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Mississippi case involving the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a case that could have a ripple effect nationwide.
Nov 102 min read
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska
Date rape drugging, or roofying, is the use of any sedative, usually mixed with alcohol, to incapacitate a victim and facilitate a sexual assault. While anecdotal stories of suspected roofying circulate around Alaska, cases and culprits are difficult to confirm.
Nov 106 min read
Police blotter for Nov. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 101 min read
Police blotter for Nov. 7
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 101 min read
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The Supreme Court rejected a long-shot effort Monday to overturn its ruling guaranteeing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Nov 101 min read
Haines man shot near Picture Point on Saturday
A Haines man with a gunshot wound was medevaced out of the Chilkat Valley for treatment Saturday afternoon.
Nov 101 min read
Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
State elections officials have begun reviewing signatures gathered by people opposed to Alaska’s system of open primary elections and ranked-choice general elections to determine whether a repeal ballot measure will appear before voters in 2026.
Nov 102 min read
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