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New Amalga gold mine approved for faster federal permitting process, but how fast remains unclear
The unapproved project has no official timeline and is awaiting a permitting schedule.
Aug 54 min read


Dzantik’i Heeni Playground and two other parks expected to open this fall
Two parks in Lemon Creek, one in Mendenhall Valley near completion.
Aug 54 min read


Plaintiffs drop four-year-old lawsuit that alleged misconduct in Alaska’s foster care system
A New York-based child welfare advocacy group has dropped a lawsuit against the Alaska Office of Children’s Services that alleged widespread misconduct by the state’s foster care system.
Aug 52 min read


CBJ shouldn’t just accept highest offer for City Hall
What to do with the old City Hall is not merely a financial issue. Its location makes that property central to downtown Juneau, and it would be appalling if it turned into yet another tanzanite or T-shirt shop that is closed in the winter.
Aug 51 min read


Gasline update: Dunleavy tells policy group it will cost ‘upwards of $65, $70 billion’; stalemate lingers
Statement made in June exceeds official estimate of $44.5B to $54.5B; his office says he misspoke, but similar amounts — and higher — have been referenced by officials.
Aug 54 min read


Thank you, but let’s keep going on flood protections
As someone who lives in the flood zone, I want to thank the City and Borough of Juneau for the work that has gone into preparing our community for this year’s glacial outburst flood.
Aug 51 min read


Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
A Gustavus family’s sailboat suddenly sank in Glacier Bay National Park on July 29. The family survived. When they recovered the sailboat a few days later, they found something unusual: the rubbery, black skin of a humpback whale.
Aug 51 min read


Let’s reinstate campaign contribution limits in Alaska
Ballot Measure No. 1 appearing on the Aug. 18 ballot will restore a system of limits on the amount that individuals and groups can contribute to individual campaigns for state and local office.
Aug 52 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 51 min read


Wrangell still waiting for full FEMA funds for 2023 landslide
The borough spent just over $1 million responding to the deadly November 2023 landslide that killed six people and is still owed about $346,000 after last month’s federal approval of reimbursement for debris removal costs.
Aug 52 min read


Why a lifelong Democrat is voting for Click Bishop
Though I have voted for Democrats in every election since 1976, in this year’s primary I am voting for Click Bishop, a lifelong Republican.
Aug 52 min read


AG nominee tells faith leaders he will restrict abortion drug access
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appointment to the role has advanced to the full Senate.
Aug 53 min read
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