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Travelers make alternate plans as ferry service to Skagway remains paused indefinitely
High school cross-country and Klondike Road Relay participants are ready to run in Skagway. Will the ferry be?
Aug 174 min read


After-school childcare slated to return to elementary school in Douglas
The Juneau School Board approved a new lease for after-school childcare at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School last Thursday.
Aug 171 min read


As we adapt to climate change, let's also reduce it
Juneau is spending a lot of money adapting to climate change. After four straight years of damaging Mendenhall glacial outburst floods, we're weighing long-term solutions that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars more. We need to make that investment — protecting people, homes, and businesses has to be the priority.
Aug 172 min read


5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election
There are five competitive races for the Alaska House and Senate in this year’s primary election, where candidates are vying for the top four places in order to advance to the ranked choice general election in November.
Aug 173 min read


Why I’m supporting JKT for governor
I’m 80. I came with my wife to Alaska in 1970, just out of law school, “for a year.” We fell in love with the state, raised all four of our children here in Juneau, and now have the distinct pleasure of watching our four grandkids grow up here. I want them to have the same opportunities we had.
Aug 173 min read


Peltola replaces longtime campaign manager just before primary election
Anton McParland, who served as Peltola’s chief of staff when she was in the US House, has ‘transitioned into a new role,’ according to spokesperson with her US Senate campaign.
Aug 172 min read


What to expect in Alaska’s state primary
Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks in front of a welcome sign near downtown Petersburg, Alaska on July 3, 2026. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer) By Robert Yoon Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders Tuesday for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected to play a pivotal role in determining which party will hold a majority in the chamber next
Aug 175 min read


Death Notice: Jean Overstreet
Longtime Juneau resident Jean Overstreet, 97, passed away on April 5, 2026.
Aug 171 min read


Why I’m supporting Mary Peltola
Mary Peltola gave a speech in my hometown a couple months ago that made me think about what a great state we have — and how much we deserve a great US senator like her.
Aug 172 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 15
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 172 min read


‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths
At least five states have considered such legislation this year; group hopes to add Alaska to list.
Aug 174 min read


Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use
Nine of the 17 candidates running for governor responded to a survey from Anchorage-based public relations firm Thompson & Co.
Aug 176 min read
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