Juneau Independent

Shirley Jean Andersen, a 25-year resident of Port Ludlow, died peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, at the Liberty Shore Retirement Community in Poulsbo, Washington, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Trump administration is touting its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as the largest-ever U.S. investment in rural health care. But the government made minimal mention of Native American tribes in sparsely populated areas and in need of significant improvements to health care access.

Vivacious holiday ballet production to open Juneau Dance Theatre’s 51st season.

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There could soon be two new faces in the Division of Forestry Haines office, with the division promoting longtime area forester Greg Palmieri to a regionwide management position, and hoping to hire a second forester position in Haines, spokesperson Lorraine Henry said last week.

New model will test AI prior authorizations in 6 states; physicians fear more denials and delays for older adults.

The federal government research organization that has been devoted for half a century to renewable energy development has had the word “renewable” stripped from its name.

Crimson Bears outshine Stars in classic team effort

Falcons’ hoopsters host TMMS Ice Breaker Tournament.

Brian Hall, sentenced in 1995, could still be considered for release under new sentencing guidelines mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court.

What does it mean for Juneau now that Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ, the glacier behind the little lake, has receded from the icy water?

Forecast for cold temps and snow starting Sunday may allow resort to open the following weekend.