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Alaska’s Rep. Nick Begich votes against 3-year extension of federal health care subsidies
Democrats have already vowed to make the vote an issue in this fall’s U.S. House elections.
Jan 93 min read
Craig Cimmons resigns as Eaglecrest GM; Hannah Shively steps down as board chair, citing health
Departures announced during Thursday's board meeting comes as ski area struggles with operations and financial difficulties; Erin Lupro to again serve as acting GM.
Jan 84 min read
Avalanche risk increasing, schools and government offices closed again on Friday due to incoming atmospheric river
Thane Road set to close at noon Friday; no evacuation advisory issued as of Thursday, but downtown residents encouraged to prepare.
Jan 83 min read
‘We’re chasing our tails’: State and city plow drivers face special challenges to keep Juneau moving
After working long days during winter storms, disaster declaration grants city additional support to clear storm drains ahead of heavy rain.
Jan 85 min read
Karate school fundraising to rebuild, looking for short-term new location after snow-induced roof collapse
Dojo had 40-year history at building near airport and held many memories for students and instructors.
Jan 84 min read
Obituary: Karen Taft ‘Taffy’ Wells
Karen Taft “Taffy” Wells passed away peacefully at age 74 on Dec. 5, 2025, at her home in Portland, Oregon, after a two-year cancer journey.
Jan 82 min read
Storm system scrambles weekend sports plans
Weather forecast for capital city unfavorable for Lady Kings' travel.
Jan 84 min read
Hoonah declares local disaster following back-to-back storms in Southeast Alaska
The City of Hoonah declared a local emergency this week following heavy snowstorms in the region.
Jan 81 min read
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The 230-196 vote sends the legislation to the Senate, where Republican leadership is unlikely to put it on the floor without considerable changes, which a bipartisan group of senators appears close to finalizing.
Jan 87 min read
MRCS students being relocated to TMMS due to growing concerns about snowload on gymnasium roof
All Mendenhall River Community School students and staff are safe; school set to be closed at least through weekend while roof clearing is finished.
Jan 82 min read
Suspicious package at post office leads to drug arrest
The Wrangell Police and local U.S. Forestry Officer assist Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs with the execution of a search warrant in Panhandle Trailer Park on Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by Wrangell Police Department) By Jonathon Dawe Wrangell Sentinel Police arrested a Wrangell man Dec. 29 after seizing what the chief called the town’s largest drug shipment in recent history. Officers took 66-year-old Steven Marshall into custody around 4 p.m. at Panhandle Trailer Park. The
Jan 82 min read
Juneau’s first baby of 2026 is Bjorn at hospital
Bjorn Schroth welcomed on Jan. 3 with a boat fit for a possible future captain.
Jan 81 min read
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