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Flood updates Wednesday: Peak of 16.4 ft. forecast at 10 a.m. Thursday
‘As we move through the day, the pace of information will increase,’ NWS Juneau meteorologist says; major flood stage expected to arrive about 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
Aug 127 min read


Midsummer Night Run reveals a Golden Age of athletes
Wright smites the field, all of whom battle to their finish.
Aug 124 min read


ICE plans to use gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Aug 113 min read


Alaska’s list of alleged noncitizen voters includes more Republicans than Democrats
The number of alleged noncitizens listed by the division is 500% of what it was last year and now stands at more than 2,800, with most being independents.
Aug 114 min read


ALERT: Suicide Basin releasing, peak flooding up to 16.6 feet expected at about 7 a.m. Thursday
Officials urge people to evacuate at-risk areas; water levels expected to reach major flood stage about 1 a.m. Thursday, flood warning in effect until 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Aug 113 min read


Evacuate at-risk areas when Suicide Basin flood alert sounds, officials emphasize at safety briefing
Mendenhall River currently expected to crest at up to 16.55 feet about 48 hours after release occurs, but ‘things can really change rapidly over the next 24 hours’
Aug 112 min read


Obituary: Phyllis Rae (Herold) Kirkham
Phyllis Rae (Herold) Kirkham, 71, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska.
Aug 111 min read


Suicide Basin is overtopping; flood release expected in one to six days
‘Finalize preparations and evacuation plans,’ CBJ advisory warns; initial forecast calls for flood to peak at 16.1 to 16.55 feet.
Aug 112 min read


Back Loop man applying to keep 200 chickens, 30 farm animals plans to start small with room to grow
Project is for his family, not a commercial or educational farm, applicant says; Planning Commission scheduled to consider conditional use permit Tuesday night.
Aug 113 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 111 min read


What are taxpayers actually getting?
Last week, I emailed the Assembly a straightforward question: if the city sells City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) at a discount, how much future tax revenue will taxpayers forgo, and what will they get in return? No Assembly member answered.
Aug 113 min read


Salmon derby sees quiet ending to 80th run
Unofficial leaderboard remains unchanged since Friday.
Aug 102 min read
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