Juneau Independent

Theodore (Chip) Thoma, 77, passed away Sept. 29, 2025, at Wildflower Court after a long illness and an extraordinary, joyfully mischievous life of rebellion.

The planned rebuild of Marine Park will begin on Monday, March 2. Construction is expected to last through 2026 with estimated completion in April 2027.

Photography exhibition continues to highlight the role of Alaska photographers in modern visual culture.

Craig Scott Valdez, 36, was fired immediately after arrest on Friday; US Attorney’s Office states numerous minors in Anchorage and Juneau may be victims.

Last week, the state’s Division of Elections (DOE) signed a Confidential Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that should alarm any Alaskan voter who didn’t swallow the 2020 stolen election scam spun by President Donald Trump. It gives DOJ permission to “test, analyze, and assess” the state’s voter rolls for the purpose of “removing ineligible voters.”

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Over the past two months Minneapolis has seen a surge of federal immigration enforcement activity. The Chilkat Valley News spoke to Jasper and Skye Posey, and Sydney Mintz — three individuals with Chilkat Valley ties — about their recent experiences in Minneapolis. The Poseys, who grew up in Haines, now live in Minneapolis. Mintz, a rabbi and seasonal Haines resident, participated in clergy protests last month in Minneapolis. 

The Alaska Department of Corrections spent over $24 million more than the budget approved by the Legislature last year, with a large portion for staff overtime, raising alarm from lawmakers.

President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to keep tariffs in place using different authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. 

A suspected intruder in an Auke Bay apartment resulted in a large-scale response by the Juneau Police Department early Friday morning, although nobody was found inside, according to JPD officials.

Crimson Bears competing among nations best at USA Nationals

Junior captain scores 50th goal for Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen.