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Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel
New administrative order reverses freezes imposed in May 2025 amid fiscal concerns.
Sep 223 min read


Candidate profile: Mila Cosgrove, Juneau Assembly District 1 challenger
Profile for Juneau Independent’s voter guide for the Oct. 6, 2026, municipal election.
Sep 229 min read


Outer Drive construction blamed for Juneau wastewater violations
Construction-related changes to wastewater flows caused the unusually high bacteria readings recorded last summer at Juneau’s Thane road treatment plant, according to city officials.
Sep 221 min read


Fuel surcharge for AML rising to 22.5% on Sept. 27; was 9.5% in June 2025
Iran war caused spike from 11% this March to 18.5% in April; current rate of 16% among lowest in Alaska as other regions have also seen significant cost increases.
Sep 222 min read


Obituary: Helen Jean Bolton (July 16, 1941 – August 20, 2026)
Helen Jean Bolton, age 85, passed away on Aug. 20, 2026, surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends.
Sep 222 min read


Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials said Tuesday they plan to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges, alleging that the individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program, or simply do not exist.
Sep 222 min read


‘I never met a more tenacious person,’ says cousin of Ryan Jollimore, who died in motorcycle collision last week
Family members say Jollimore, who moved from Florida to Juneau two years ago to work as a helicopter mechanic, has a strong interest in experiencing new things.
Sep 224 min read


Where do Alaska’s four candidates for governor stand on abortion?
Planned Parenthood announces endorsement of Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins as ‘champion’ of abortion access.
Sep 224 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 20
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 221 min read


CBJ Visitor Industry Task Force extends work, public testimony set for Nov. 5
To accommodate additional conversations on visitor industry topics, the City and Borough of Juneau’s Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF) calendar has been updated to continue through December 2026.
Sep 221 min read


Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around.
Sep 222 min read


A bull moose is rutting around Juneau parking lots
A bull moose is running around parking lots and industrial areas surrounding Juneau’s Mendenhall River.
Sep 211 min read
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