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Is a US Department of Justice investigation about to disrupt Alaska’s US Senate race?
NBC reports that federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas, but if so, they haven’t reached key figures in the US Senate race.
Aug 214 min read


New barge company serving Juneau says it will ship EVs
Alaska Logistics Services provides first competition in 13 years for Alaska Marine Lines.
Aug 214 min read


Update: Dzantik’i Heeni playground reopened following structure failure
No injuries reported, but playground closed out of an abundance of caution.
Aug 212 min read


Final state ferry funds from five-year federal infrastructure bill released after long delay
$410M includes $153.4M to replace LeConte, $37.6M for Cascade Point terminal; $161.2M is for operations, a use criticized in previous years of funding.
Aug 214 min read


Low Alaska wildfire season punctuated by serious Interior blaze
A quiet year for Alaska wildfires is closing out in dramatic fashion with a late-season blaze that has burned homes and prompted evacuations in an Interior Alaska community.
Aug 213 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 19
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 211 min read


With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question
Candidate withdrawals may complicate the bottom of the ballot in some statewide general election races.
Aug 213 min read


The fears unbecoming of a retired Marine colonel
Unless Sen. Dan Sullivan suddenly finds his political spine, three new White House developments should help convince independent voters that it’s time to kick him out of Congress.
Aug 213 min read


Juneau finalist for Haines police position withdraws application
The Haines Borough appeared as if it would have a new police officer patrolling the Chilkat Valley, pending a background check. But he withdrew his application soon after being announced as a finalist.
Aug 211 min read


2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed in a small plane crash near the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska, the U.S. military said.
Aug 212 min read


Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
Aug 216 min read


Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives
Some students return to familiar spaces and friends, others start classes in new buildings with new peers.
Aug 203 min read
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