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Among Alaska’s 16 candidates for governor is a ‘pissed off’ single mother of five
The first independent candidate in Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial election is a single mother of five who says she’s frustrated with the condition of Alaska’s fisheries, its economy and the Permanent Fund dividend.
5 days ago4 min read
The buzz about 'Fuzz': A citywide collaboration kicks off a community book club selection
The Juneau Reads project engages the community in a book about people and their wild neighbors.
5 days ago6 min read
JDHS ferocious in state hockey elimination game win
Crimson Bears defeat Kodiak Bears 3-1 and advance to Saturday's 4th place game.
5 days ago4 min read
Statewide sales tax gets almost no support during first public testimony on Dunleavy’s fiscal plan
2 of 31 people tell House committee a sales tax may be worth considering, but not as proposed by governor; income tax widely preferred, along with higher corporate and oil taxes.
6 days ago5 min read
Time to revisit Gov. Walker’s Sustainable Alaska Plan
A report published last week by the University of Alaska Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) gave Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) new fodder to better frame an old argument. “ISER clearly stated the most regressive form of balancing our budget is to rely on cutting the PFD,” he wrote in his latest newsletter.
6 days ago3 min read
Police blotter for Feb. 4
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
6 days ago1 min read
New grant guidelines for libraries, museums ‘particularly welcomes’ pro-Trump agenda projects
Former Institute of Museum and Library Services leaders expressed concern guidelines may encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history.
6 days ago6 min read
Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services
Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the elimination of dozens of programs.
6 days ago6 min read
Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes
Proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.
6 days ago3 min read
Crimson Bears shine in state tournament loss to Stars
JDHS falls to Soldotna in double overtime to open 2026 ASAA state championships.
6 days ago6 min read
ADF&G euthanizes mountain goat kid with contagious skin infection found on Perseverance Trail
A Juneau resident took home a sick mountain goat kid with crusty skin lesions after hiking Perseverance Trail last weekend and contacted the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Officials say the goat had a highly contagious viral skin infection that can transfer to humans and pets.
6 days ago1 min read
Alaskan Dream Cruises shuts down after 15 years in Southeast Alaska
Four-ship company that offered weeklong voyages for 40 to 80 passengers halting voyages so parent company Allen Marine can focus on other operations.
6 days ago4 min read
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