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Juneau Animal Control and Protection urges proper disposal of pets following failed cremation in public fire pit
Three legal options include burial on private property, cremation, or going to the dump.
Sep 173 min read


The Roadless Rule rollback is an opportunity not a threat
While environmentalists oppose the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule, which would remove prohibitions on road construction and logging on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, I see this as an opportunity for professional foresters to manage federal land, reduce wildfire risk and boost the economy.
Sep 173 min read


Motorcyclist dies in collision with postal vehicle on North Douglas Highway
Ryan Michael Jollimore, 26, of Juneau, pronounced dead at scene after Thursday afternoon collision.
Sep 171 min read


Fin whale struck by cruise ship in Sitka Sound
A dead fin whale was pulled from the bulbous bow of the cruise ship Norwegian Joy this morning as the ship made its way toward the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal for its port call in Sitka.
Sep 174 min read


Mail trouble canceled some Alaska primary votes in Western Alaska
Statewide, about 3.4% of absentee ballots were rejected for various problems, above the average for recent elections but below the record high.
Sep 175 min read


Two bears killed, third injured in Haines Highway collision
A sow and cub were killed on the Haines Highway after being hit by a large vehicle in the upper Chilkat Valley on Tuesday night. A second cub was injured, but responding officers said they are hopeful it will survive.
Sep 172 min read


You can support local recreation and vote no on Proposition C
I support recreation in Juneau. And I’m voting no on Proposition C, the seasonal sales tax. Those two positions are not contradictory.
Sep 175 min read


Don't blame APOC
We’ve all been there, at DMV for a Real ID or to update our car registration, the waiting room full, only two employees behind the counter, and…one of them takes their lunch break. Collectively, the entire waiting room sees red. People grumble about those damn state workers. Some in the waiting room leave in disgust — they just don’t have time for this!
Sep 173 min read


Peltola, Begich, Kreiss-Tomkins lead statewide races, AARP Alaska poll finds
Peltola tops Sullivan 53%-47% after RCV tally, Begich tops Hill 57%-43%, Kreiss-Tomkins tops Wilson 55%-45%, according to survey of 800 likely voters Sept. 8-11.
Sep 173 min read


Q&A: New superintendent navigates three challenges
Juneau School District’s budget, enrollment and staffing are top of mind for Superintendent Shawn Arnold.
Sep 1710 min read


Alaska gubernatorial forum puts healthcare at center stage
Medicaid problems, rural health services, mental and behavioral health were among the topics discussed at an Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association event.
Sep 178 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 15
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 171 min read
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