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Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The Supreme Court rejected a long-shot effort Monday to overturn its ruling guaranteeing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Haines man shot near Picture Point on Saturday
A Haines man with a gunshot wound was medevaced out of the Chilkat Valley for treatment Saturday afternoon.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
State elections officials have begun reviewing signatures gathered by people opposed to Alaska’s system of open primary elections and ranked-choice general elections to determine whether a repeal ballot measure will appear before voters in 2026.
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Crimson Bears wrestlers dominate home matches
Juneau Invitational sees best of Southeast compete.
Nov 9, 20255 min read


Juneau’s election reflects voters’ frustration with costs
The election only reduced the property tax rate by 0.16 mills (10.24 to 10.08). That’s $80 off a $5,120 tax bill on a $500,000 home. No reasonable person would consider this 1.56% reduction significant.
Nov 9, 20253 min read


Senate reaches deal to extend government funding in major sign shutdown is poised to end
A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, in a major sign the government shutdown is poised to end, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal includes a reversal of Trump’s firings of federal employees and provisions to prevent such actions in the future, the source said. It also would ensure food stamps are funded thorough fiscal year 2026…( Read full story
Nov 9, 20251 min read


JDHS spikers are Region V volleyball champions
Crimson Bears win title at Ketchikan, next stop Anchorage.
Nov 9, 20255 min read


Juneau-Douglas girls set new medley relay state swim record
Peimann selected outstanding female swimmer at ASAA State Swim and Dive Championships.
Nov 9, 202520 min read


Respect and empathy — two words rising from recent events
Respect is the first word that emerges for me when looking back at the 7 million plus Americans that peacefully protested in the No Kings rally on Oct. 18.
Nov 9, 20253 min read


On The Trails: Animal friendships and a surprise on the trail
Animals often form friendships with each other (and even with other species). Horses have favorite equine companions in the pasture, and cows and goats have similar associations. Dogs have canine buddies, cats have feline chums, and both birds and fish are known to form favored associations with other individuals.
Nov 9, 20253 min read


States must ‘undo’ actions providing full SNAP benefits, Trump administration says
Alaska will proceed with plan to make partial food assistance payments, governor’s office says.
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Police blotter for Nov. 6
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 8, 20251 min read
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