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Alaska offers free rocks and dirt, helping big state-backed construction projects
Proposed Ambler Road and the Alaska natural gas pipeline could benefit from a change in state regulations that would save them millions in costs
Jan 103 min read
Update: Some conditions improving, but warnings about icy roads, avalanches and other major risks remain
Between 0.5-1" of rain forecast Saturday after record 1.58" Friday; city facilities and many businesses remain closed; 60 people clearing hospital roof due to weightload concerns.
Jan 93 min read
JDHS boys bitten by Wolves in Sitka den
Crimson Bears lose to 3A state runner-up on the road Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Logan Carriker (24) defends over a Monroe screen as senior Elias Dybdahl (20) reacts during the Capital City Classic on Dec. 30, 2025. Carriker and Dybdahl were noted for their defensive play in JDHS' game at Sitka on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Independent) By Klas Stolpe Juneau Independent The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys ba
Jan 94 min read
Haines Highway cleared of avalanche that caught three vehicles
State Department of Transportation has closed portions of the highway, and is not plowing Lutak Road or Mud Bay road due to deteriorating weather conditions on Friday.
Jan 93 min read
Emergency responders staged to deploy if avalanches threaten lives
CCFR, JMR and SEADOGS plot their response in case the worst comes to pass.
Jan 94 min read
Red Cross and city open emergency shelter at Centennial Hall for evacuees vacating avalanche paths
Evacuation advisory in some downtown areas and closure of Thane Road could last days, according to CBJ and DOT.
Jan 95 min read
Residents in all avalanche paths alerted by city to evacuate due to increasing rain; advisory could last days in some areas
Thane Road closing, residents directed to Centennial Hall emergency shelter opening at noon
Jan 93 min read
Cost of City Hall move to Burns building now $18M instead of $14M for limited remodel
Full remodel deemed too costly at $30M, up from $18M estimate in Sept.; Assembly advances plan to access $6M more for relocation via transfers from other projects, general fund.
Jan 94 min read
New tariff is last straw for Sitka craft shop
The Raven’s Hook, after five years in business, closed its doors on Dec. 31.
Jan 94 min read
Murkowski and Sullivan split on Trump’s plans for further military action in Venezuela
Alaska’s two U.S. Senators are split on a resolution intended to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress.
Jan 92 min read
Police blotter for Jan. 7
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 91 min read
Trapped by web of deceits
Two stories in the past week illustrate how Sen. Dan Sullivan is trying to cope with the dismantling of America’s constitutional order. They involve the authoritarian impulse to cling to power. And in both, the president of the United States makes Sullivan look like an uninformed fool.
Jan 93 min read
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