Juneau Independent

Alaska is changing quickly, and the world is moving even faster. Many Alaskans worry that if our communities do not plan ahead, we could slowly fall behind places that are growing, modernizing, and creating new opportunities. Juneau feels this more than most. It is surrounded by steep mountains, ocean, and the vast Tongass, which makes it one of the most beautiful and rugged capital cities anywhere. But this same landscape limits the city's options for keeping pace with the n

e are surrounded by several invasive species of birds, some of which have been in this country so long that lots of folks think of them as native. Here’s a bit of their history and a brief synopsis for our local avian invasives.

Crimson Bears’ Nizich all-tourney, Dimond tops Colony for title.

Crimson Bears place fifth at prestigious Wasilla tournament.

I urge you to reject Ordinance 2025-13(c).  Please do not inflict ranked choice voting (RCV) on the Juneau voters. 

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.

Many questions remain for states already wading through seismic federal changes.

Nationally, employers are anticipating an 8.5% increase in medical costs and an 11% increase in pharmacy costs, according to data presented to the Board of Regents.

Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, resigned from the Alaska Senate on Friday to pursue her gubernatorial candidacy, according to a news release from her campaign.

JDHS volleyball season ends in tight match against Service.

People hastily pack some belongings into donated totes and bags, abandon many other items for bulldozers as city clears sites as winter weather sets in.

A Juneau family seeks closure through sentencing, but faces lifelong complications, financial instability.