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Success of HESCO barriers show the reason to vote no on Proposition 1
Even though there was some leakage, we all know that there would have been hundreds of more homes devastated by the last glacier outburst, had CBJ not invested $3.5 million in installing 2.5 miles of HESCO barriers in the Valley. This prudent, responsive action would not have been possible if the ballot propositions now being pushed by a group called Affordable Juneau were in effect. .
Sep 183 min read
‘Good chance’ voters cut Juneau’s funding via ballot measures; debaters disagree if that’s desirable
Supporter of cuts to property and sales tax cuts calls city’s budget lavish; backer of seasonal sales tax to offset food/utilities tax exemption says times are lean and unpredictable.
Sep 185 min read
Southeast pink salmon harvest falls to lowest odd-year level since 1980s
The 2025 Southeast Alaska purse seine fishery closed in early September with just under 20 million pink salmon landed — well below the forecast of 29 million and marking the lowest odd-year harvest since the 1980s.
Sep 183 min read
New cruise ship docks in Juneau, Klawock make waves at Southeast Conference
Private docks planned by Huna Totem Corp., Goldbelt among projects that can expand economic and Indigenous culture opportunities, panelists say.
Sep 184 min read
Landslide forces evacuation of Strasbaugh Apartments on Gastineau Ave. for second year in a row
Residents of seven-unit building owned by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau ordered to leave late Wednesday, allowed to return Thursday.
Sep 182 min read
Some Republican states, including Alaska, resist DOJ demand for private voter data
State has turned over public data, but not private information such as driver’s license and partial Social Security numbers.
Sep 188 min read
Trump cuts to University of Alaska programs for Native students worse than previously announced
UAF officials estimate $8.8 million in cancelled funding for programs and student services, up from $2.9 million; UAS also affected.
Sep 185 min read
Fair-courts group argues that Dunleavy’s appointment to judge-picking board is unconstitutional
A ruling is expected within 30 days, and an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court is possible
Sep 174 min read
Crimson Bears to shine in NBC Sports spotlight against Dimond on the gridiron Saturday
Network crew filming documentary featuring JDHS, four others schools set to air on Super Bowl Sunday.
Sep 177 min read
Two hikers fall from Mount Roberts, one found dead
Joint search and rescue effort uses drones to locate the two cruise passengers.
Sep 173 min read
Update: High wind warning cancelled after causing power outages
Severe wind expected through Wednesday evening
Sep 172 min read
Police blotter for Sept. 14
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 171 min read
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