Juneau Independent

Coven Petticrew believes dance can help a community heal after a death in the family, so he is organizing a new Native dance group in Wrangell.

Everyone needs a break from reality — myself included. It’s a depressing and distressing time to think about what’s happening in our country and the rest of the world.

Sitka organizations are celebrating local young-growth timber production while giving rise to an outdoor education shelter at Pacific High School that’s being built with Southeast second-growth timber.

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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the third Democrat to enter the race to replace incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

JDHS boys, girls invite Wolves, Lady Wolves to homecoming.

President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.

Transforming frozen fish with Indian spices will tantalize your taste buds.

One show gets last-minute change after performer planning fundraiser for ACLU of Alaska cancels upon being told to disassociate event from festival.

JDHS hockey team starts quest for the Division II title Thursday against Soldotna in Palmer.

The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began this past weekend. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Layla Lynn Perrin on Jan. 13, 2026. At just 22 years old, Layla left this world far too soon, leaving behind a space that cannot be filled and a huge ache in the hearts of those that loved, and continue to love her. She was a bright, smart, and deeply witty soul — someone whose humor could sneak up on you and whose insight often surprised people in the best way. Layla Lynn Perrin Layla spent the first 12 years of