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Transboundary salmon runs are at risk — Gov. Dunleavy doesn’t seem to care
On Dec. 5, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Randy Bates published an opinion piece refuting Salmon Beyond Borders’ and the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association’s assertion that the Dunleavy Administration has largely abandoned the promises outlined in the Alaska-British Columbia Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation, signed 10 years ago by the Walker Administration. Clearly, we struck a nerve.
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Retrial of Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault likely won’t occur until at least spring
New attorney for Jeffrey Fultz says months are needed to catch up on case involving accusations dating back to 2014; jury deadlocked on most charges at first trial.
Dec 10, 20253 min read
26,000 cookies in 10°: A sweet tooth for Christmas draws visitors to governor's annual holiday open house
Gov. Mike Dunleavy hosts for final year, offering the first experience for some children's delight in the cold cheer.
Dec 10, 20254 min read
After nearly two-year lapse, Congress renews Secure Rural Schools funding
Failure to reauthorize the program forced schools in Southeast Alaska to cut budgets.
Dec 10, 20253 min read
US may require all foreign visitors to provide 5 years of social media data under Trump plan
All tourists to the United States would have to reveal their social media activity from the last five years, under new Trump administration plans.
Dec 10, 20251 min read
Police blotter for Dec. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Dec 10, 20251 min read
TMMS students teach peers about food waste and composting
This week, Thunder Mountain Middle School joined the growing number of schools composting food waste. Before rolling out the program, students in an environmental club led their peers through sorting out their trash and seeing how much of it can avoid the landfill…( Read full story )
Dec 10, 20251 min read
State senators express skepticism Cascade Point Ferry Terminal
In a Friday hearing, members of the Alaska Senate spoke critically about a proposed new ferry terminal in Juneau, questioning why the project would be worth its multimillion-dollar cost.
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Maybe the 5-day-old leftovers are to blame
I don’t ever throw away leftovers. I figure anything wrapped in petrochemical-based plastic and stored in the refrigerator will last longer than my memory, which means I will forget how old the food is anyway.
Dec 10, 20253 min read
Columbia back at work until Dec. 17 to cover for Kennicott
The Alaska Marine Highway System has put the Columbia back to work through Dec. 17 to cover for the Kennicott, which is delayed leaving a Puget Sound shipyard.
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Juneau writer Vera Starbard nominated for fourth Emmy
TV show “Molly of Denali” spotlighting Alaska Native character and culture also gets recognition.
Dec 9, 20255 min read
Corps of Engineers cancels press briefings previously offered after this week's closed-door flood solution meetings
Meetings discussing preferred alternatives for long-term flood solution proposals remain closed to media and public, with USACE Alaska District now directing queries to federal headquarters Dave Hanna asks questions and gives suggestions to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Branch Alaska District at a meeting at Thunder Mountain Middle School on July 30, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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