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Rooted In Community: Imperial Bar has a long history, including final New Year’s Eve party before Prohibition
Original Ashby and Leak saloon built in 1891 gutted by fire in 1906; building became the Louvre Theatre before reopening in 1917 as a mercantile store and then the current bar.
Dec 31, 20255 min read
New USPS rule means mail-in ballots might not get same-day postmark
Change could invalidate by-mail votes cast on Election Day, occurs as Trump administration also trying to prevent post-election receipt of ballots.
Dec 31, 20253 min read
Police blotter for Dec. 29
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 31, 20251 min read
Regulating abortion pills as pollutants may be considered by EPA, state lawmakers in 2026
State and federal proposals to regulate and restrict medication abortion are expected to continue in 2026 as abortion opponents claim, without strong evidence, that abortion medication is dangerous to patients and the environment. (Getty Images) By Sofia Resnick News From The States Going into the fourth year without federal abortion rights protections, groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills. As multiple lawsuits over t
Dec 31, 20256 min read
Storm causing more boats to sink in harbors; city facilities closed; snow expected to taper off by tonight
Avalanche advisory remains in effect; runway closure results in flight cancellations; trash pickup again halted Wednesday; Juneau about 6.5" shy of record snowfall for any month.
Dec 31, 20254 min read
All hands on deck to prevent Juneau boats from sinking in winter storm
Harbormaster Matthew Creswell reminds community members to stay safe while clearing snow from sinking vessels.
Dec 30, 20253 min read
Top Alaska education stories of 2025: state funding boost, federal freezes and disaster displacement
It was a difficult and consequential year for Alaska schools, educators and students. While Alaska lawmakers passed the first significant education funding increase since 2011, the state rode a federal funding rollercoaster as funds were frozen, released, disputed and appealed.
Dec 30, 20254 min read
Avalanche advisory in effect for Thane and above Behrends Avenue
No evacuation advisory at this time — additional alerts will be issued if conditions escalate and further action is required.
Dec 30, 20253 min read
STORM UPDATE: Airport runway shutdown, power outage past Amalga Harbor; avalanche warning issued
Many businesses shut or closing early Tuesday, including IGA supermarkets at 6p; Thane Road closing at 8p; numerous boats and shelters swamped in harbors.
Dec 30, 20255 min read
Police blotter for Dec. 28
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 30, 20251 min read
Alaska could see up to $1.36 billion for rural health over the next 5 years
Alaska was awarded more federal money than any state besides Texas for a federal rural health initiative, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on Monday.
Dec 30, 20253 min read
Monroe plays doubleheader at Cap City Classic tournament
Rams hold off Vikings 43-36, Lady Rams topple Lady Eagles 48-37.
Dec 29, 202510 min read
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