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Obituary: Oscar Nicholas Griffin
Oscar Nicholas Griffin, 25, of Juneau, passed away on June 30, 2026.
Aug 31 min read


Contract negotiations between University of Alaska and its staff union begins
The University of Alaska and its newest staff union have begun negotiations on its first contract. The university recently presented an initial contract proposal.
Aug 31 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 1
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 31 min read


Support for Ballot Measure 1
In the Aug. 18 primary election the League of Women Voters of Alaska supports Ballot Measure 1 which places limits on campaign contributions in state and local elections.
Aug 31 min read


2026 Alaska Voter Guide offers candidate comparisons by collaborative of media outlets
The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote.
Aug 35 min read


As Alaska’s US Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates
The groups appear to be trying to ‘dilute the vote’ for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
Aug 34 min read


Alaska reported 13.2% drop in federal jobs in 2025; a state-owned magazine now claims it’s 4.5%
Alaska Economic Trends also claims a loss of 87,000 jobs nationally, while US government and other sources put the total well above 200,000.
Aug 34 min read


Holy Trinity consecration and dedication celebration on Aug. 9
The public is invited to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church’s consecration and dedication ceremony with a potluck to follow at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at 415 4th St.
Aug 31 min read


College kids crush Aukeman to win men’s and women’s titles
UW grad Jeron Griffin top male, Bates’ Pacific Ricke top female.
Aug 315 min read


GCLL Majors fall to AOR, state series tied 1-1
Abbott-O-Rabbit wins 12-2 on Sunday, forces final game on Monday
Aug 24 min read


Early in-person voting for Alaska’s primary election begins Monday; here’s what’s at stake
Narrowing governor’s race to final four, ballot measure reimposing limits on candidate contributions are main contests; most other races will preview general election matchups.
Aug 26 min read


Police blotter for July 31
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Aug 21 min read
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