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Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis.
Across hundreds of Alaskan communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
Nov 7, 20257 min read


Trial of Juneau man involved in Sitka protest fight delayed until January
The trial of Pietr K. Dabaluz, a 19-year-old Juneau man involved in a fight during an Aug. 30 protest at the Sitka roundabout, has been rescheduled to January while a Juneau judge considers a motion to dismiss the three felony charges Dabaluz faces.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Haines’ landslide maps unused, what comes next?
Juneau, other Southeast communities also dealing with issues related to how maps are used for policymaking, development
Nov 7, 202511 min read


Police blotter for Nov. 5
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Police blotter for Nov. 4
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Juneau Mountain Rescue team uses its expertise in steep terrain to save lives
Over the last 43 years, responders have grown in numbers and efficiency.
Nov 6, 202510 min read


City files eviction cases for two Telephone Hill residences, hearing scheduled Nov. 19
Date means three residents at the homes will be able to stay well past Nov. 1 deadline to vacate.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Number of Alaska fishers hits record low, state report finds
The number of seafood harvesters in Alaska’s famed industry has set a new record low, surpassing last year’s record low, according to figures published this month by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development in its magazine, Alaska Economic Trends.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


What did it cost?
As I muse on my disappointment over the recent local election, I find myself wondering, “What did that cost?” What was the cost of the campaign to convince Juneau voters to implement a lower property tax mill rate cap? What was the cost to the backers of this mill rate cap to lower their own property taxes?
Nov 6, 20254 min read


USDA revises SNAP benefit cut to 35% for November, rather than half
Update is due to miscalculation for using available funds during federal government shutdown, agency says.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Five pounds of meth seized, two people arrested in Ketchikan, Haines
Packages of drugs mailed to communities have a combined street value of about $365,960, according to JPD.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Obituary: Dr. David B. Robinson
Dr. David B. Robinson passed away quietly at home after a long battle with cancer.
Nov 6, 20252 min read
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