Juneau Independent

The government shutdown became the second longest in U.S. history Wednesday, though the mounting repercussions for dozens of federal programs, including food aid for some of the country’s most vulnerable residents, failed to spur any momentum in Congress.

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JDHS junior Aurora Madsen reflects on her travel with the Crimson Bears.

Years ago, while Juneau friends were house hunting in Washington state, they left their middle school son with me for the weekend. The instructions were easy: Only one bowl of sugared cereal and pay attention to homework.

Blatchley Middle School has won a U.S. Department of Education award as a high-performing school based on its achievements in academics and other criteria. But the honor was somewhat bittersweet after the school learned the National Blue Ribbon School program – a part of the U.S. Department of Education for more than 40 years to recognize high achieving public and private schools, and schools that close the achievement gap – was discontinued by the Trump administration in

U.S. Bureau of Land Management said is it is seeking nominations for areas to be auctioned in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for a legally mandated sale.

Schultz, a registered Democrat, is the second person to register as an opponent for Begich in next year’s election.

The United States is a rich tapestry of cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. Our diversity is our strength — it fuels creativity, innovation, and compassion. Yet today, we find ourselves in crisis, driven by a collective forgetting of that truth.

Crimson Bears earn top placings north and south.

Tax-cut propositions pass, seasonal sales tax fails; turnout down slightly from 2024 municipal election Signs at City Hall as in-person early voting begins on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, for the Oct. 7 municipal election. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Independent) By Mark Sabbatini Juneau Independent This is a developing story. Nathaniel “Nano” Brooks will join a Juneau Assembly that will have less money to spend, and Melissa Cullum and Jenny Thomas will join a school board they’ve st

Former Democratic congresswoman — who is not a declared candidate — leads two-term Republican 48%-46% in hypothetical matchup

The mayor’s task force on short-term rentals wrapped up four months ago. It was mostly made up of homeowners, not renters. And its findings offered no immediate recommendations on regulations or restrictions for the Juneau Assembly to consider…( Read full story )