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Roadless Rule being rescinded by Trump administration — again
USDA announcement Monday marks latest on-again, off-again action by presidents dating back to 2001.
Jun 243 min read
Bass steps down as Skagway’s mayor after Assembly vote
Town’s last mayoral resignation was Skip Elliott in 1987-88 for personal reasons Sam Bass (right) is sworn in a Skagway’s mayor on Oct 3,...
Jun 246 min read
Proposal: Take a stand supporting affordability in Juneau
By Angela Rodell Over the last several weeks, thousands of you took the time to sign petitions calling for a cap on our rising property...
Jun 243 min read
Counterproposal: Assembly’s seasonal tax allows Juneauites to have our cake and eat it too
Coming back into the public discourse this election season, it’s looking like Juneau citizens could again be deciding whether or not we exempt groceries and utilities from a sales tax.
Jun 242 min read
Bitcoin Alaska hoping for virtual fireworks with first-ever Juneau conference during July 4 holiday weekend
U.S. Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) headlines about 20 speakers at digital currency convention.
Jun 246 min read
Summer comes at last, bringing colorful blooms
The most dramatic flowers now are large colorful blooms on rhododendron bushes.
Jun 233 min read
St. Vincent de Paul St. Therese Conference announces new leadership
Jennifer Skinner will be assuming the executive director position at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Therese Conference. She is...
Jun 231 min read
New reporting standards, not record temps, prompt first-ever heat advisory
Friday was the first day of the region’s first-ever heat advisory, but downtown was breezy, with temperatures in the high 60s to low-70s for most of the day.
Jun 233 min read
News outlets need to work together to be meaningful in people’s lives again
Newspapers have more problems than declining subscriber numbers, diminishing ad revenue and deteriorating finances.
Jun 233 min read
Birds and birders flocking: Rare American White Pelicans drop in on Juneau
Until Thursday afternoon, the only flock of pelicans in Juneau were metal and cast as a sculpture that stands on a small outdoor plaza at the Hurff Ackerman Saunders Federal Building on 9th Street.
Jun 234 min read
This map suggests forest surrounding Juneau may be put up for sale. How accurate and likely is the claim?
Provision in US Senate version of budget bill requires sale of up to 3.3M acres of public lands in 11 states including Alaska A map shows...
Jun 234 min read
Update: Juneau man dies after falling more than 100 feet near Salmon Creek Dam
A hiker who fell about 150 feet near Salmon Creek Dam on Saturday afternoon died from injuries sustained, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.
Jun 221 min read
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