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Preliminary 2027 forecast for Alaska’s Bristol Bay fishery predicts more, smaller sockeye
As the 2026 commercial salmon harvests winds down in Alaska, the seafood industry is already calculating how to navigate at a profit in 2027.
Aug 145 min read
Juneau hits record high of 80°F Thursday, heat advisory Friday as warmer temperatures possible
Similar weather expected Saturday before clouds and cooler temperatures arrive Sunday.
Aug 142 min read
CCFR, Forest Service complete response to wildfire near Eagle Beach
No injuries reported; public advised to use caution in area as firefighting is ongoing Friday.
Aug 142 min read
Police blotter for Aug. 12
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 141 min read
How campaigns show they don’t respect the voters
Back in June, Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign accused Mary Peltola and D.C. Democrats of recruiting Dan. J. Sullivan of Petersburg to run as a Republican for the U.S. Senate.
Aug 143 min read
Pink salmon start to show up after ‘very weak’ early run
Pink salmon — the backbone of the Southeast seine fleet — finally started to show up the first weekend of August, after what state biologists were comparing to the poorest early returns on the books.
Aug 144 min read
States move to fortify elections against Trump
Locals are preparing for the possibility of ICE at the polls and contested election results.
Aug 146 min read
Alaska judge confirms legislative candidate for primary despite blank financial disclosure form
Ruling may allow future political candidates to temporarily hide their personal finances from voters.
Aug 143 min read
Crimson Bears harriers return to the trails
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boasts another high-volume roster.
Aug 1313 min read
Glacial flood of 2026 peaks at 14.7 ft., lowest in 4 years; little impact in protected neighborhoods
Mendenhall River crests well below initial forecast; short-term preventative measures credited for lack of damage and injuries.
Aug 139 min read
Letter Of Thanks: 2026 GLOF is almost a wrap, so many people to thank
People watch the Mendenhall River from the Back Loop Bridge. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Independent) The 2026 glacial lake outburst flood is almost a wrap, and there are so many people and organizations to thank. Thank you to the City and Borough of Juneau, Tlingit and Haida, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Forest Service, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, State of Alaska, American Red Cr
Aug 132 min read
Pilot rescued after floatplane makes emergency landing in Mendenhall River next to airport
An Alaska Seaplanes floatplane is seen lodged downstream on a root ball floating in the flooded Mendenhall River on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent This article has been updated with the additional information that the plane was retrieved from the river. An Alaska Seaplanes floatplane made an emergency landing at the mouth of the flooded Mendenhall River immediately after takeoff from Juneau International Airport
Aug 132 min read
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