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Four local lives turned ‘upside down’ by one person’s choice to drive under the influence
A Juneau family seeks closure through sentencing, but faces lifelong complications, financial instability.
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Crimson Bears spike Malemutes at state tournament
JDHS stays alive in volleyball jungle, face Cougars next.
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Anchorage experimenting with smartphone voting
The largest city in Alaska is about to undertake an experiment that feels both inevitable and impossibly futuristic in an era of pervasive mistrust toward elections: allowing all voters to cast ballots from their smartphones.
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Don’t bet on Sullivan doing the right thing
Last week, Sen. Dan Sullivan called the longest government shutdown in history the most unnecessary and useless one he’s ever seen. He argued Senate Democrats needed to do “the right thing” and “show a tiny bit of courage” by standing up to their minority leader.
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.
As Typhoon Halong swept through western Alaska, it laid bare how centuries-old policies made Native villages particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school students are helping combat it.
Juneau high school students are getting real-world building experience while creating much-needed affordable homes in the community. That’s thanks to a house build program that’s a partnership between the Juneau Housing Trust and Juneau School District.
Nov 14, 20251 min read


A year after buying it, American Pacific sells the Palmer Project
After less than a year of owning the Palmer Project, American Pacific Mining announced Monday that it had sold the project to Vancouver-based Vizsla Copper.
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Police blotter for Nov. 12
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Geomagnetic storm sparks vivid northern lights show
Chasing what makes a bright aurora: Why were more intense shades visible in Juneau?
Nov 13, 20253 min read


Pat Pitney announces resignation as UA president, effective May 2026
Thirteenth UA president leaves after 30 years of public and post-secondary education service.
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Crimson Bears fall to Lynx in opening match at state volleyball tournament
JDHS tripped up by Dimond on Thursday, look to regain footing Friday.
Nov 13, 20256 min read


Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge
Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Nov 13, 20255 min read
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