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Childhood food memories triumph over politics
The political flyers overflowing my mailbox, the pop-up videos overwhelming my mood every time I check sports scores on a website, the campaign ads overpowering my senses when I listen to my favorite commercial radio stations, they are making October a thoroughly depressing and miserable month.
2 days ago3 min read
Ballots in Alaska, 5 other states include bans on noncitizen voting
Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others.
2 days ago5 min read
FEMA tells states to handle disasters on their own
The Trump administration’s disaster chief told state officials Tuesday they must increase their financial reserves and emergency capabilities to handle most disasters on their own, without federal help.
3 days ago1 min read
Alaska voters’ privacy could be at risk from state’s handling of voter rolls, judge says
An Alaska Superior Court judge said last week that the Alaska Division of Elections may have violated the Alaska Constitution’s right to privacy when it handed an uncensored version of the state’s voter list to the U.S. Department of Justice last year.
3 days ago3 min read
Juneau’s election results certified with 36.11% turnout; decisive results on all ballot items
1% seasonal sales tax passes by 14%, higher mill rate cap fails by 5%, closest candidate race sees winner prevail by more than 6%.
3 days ago2 min read
Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none
Two dozen centers have closed since 2023, citing regulations and malpractice costs.
3 days ago3 min read
On first day of voting, election officials receive 983 ballots in Juneau’s two districts, 11,878 statewide
Total votes for District 3 were the second-highest statewide.
3 days ago2 min read
Power outages hit much of Juneau due to storm
‘Be prepared for more outages with these weather conditions,’ AEL&P warns; storm causes some closures, flight cancellations.
3 days ago3 min read
A true community effort rooted in care
Flowers at Juneau Family Birth Center's community garden. (Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Lail) By Ashleigh Lail At Juneau Family Birth Center, midwives provide prenatal, birth, and postpartum care with time, education, and support for informed choices, building respectful relationships with families across Southeast Alaska. JFBC also offers affordable office space for health and wellness providers, plus free or low-cost events and classes that ease isolation during pregnancy and
3 days ago3 min read
This midterm election, 21 Alaska judges are on the ballot for retention
In a rare move, the Alaska Judicial Council recommended a ‘no’ vote for two judges, and no recommendation for another.
3 days ago4 min read
Police blotter for Oct. 18
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
3 days ago1 min read
Two events in Juneau this week focus on cancer and community wellness
Two community wellness events in Juneau are coming up – one focused on empowering cancer survivors, and the other on early cancer detection.
3 days ago1 min read
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