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Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

16 hours ago

Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

Crimson Bears splash into season, honoring seniors with wins

Crimson Bears harriers win Haines titles

16 hours ago

Crimson Bears harriers win Haines titles

Crimson Bears harriers win Haines titles

Crimson Bears spike Kings, sweep weekend home matches

22 hours ago

Crimson Bears spike Kings, sweep weekend home matches

Crimson Bears spike Kings, sweep weekend home matches

New mortgage payments in Juneau up 74% since 2019, now second-highest in Alaska, report finds

1 day ago

New mortgage payments in Juneau up 74% since 2019, now second-highest in Alaska, report finds

New mortgage payments in Juneau up 74% since 2019, now second-highest in Alaska, report finds

Crimson Bears devour Cougars 47-12 in record night

1 day ago

Crimson Bears devour Cougars 47-12 in record night

Crimson Bears devour Cougars 47-12 in record night

JDHS senior swim and dive team members reflect on careers

2 days ago

JDHS senior swim and dive team members reflect on careers

JDHS senior swim and dive team members reflect on careers

Parade for Dolly Parton lets participants embrace who they are, remember the bright side on sunny Seawalk

2 days ago

Parade for Dolly Parton lets participants embrace who they are, remember the bright side on sunny Seawalk

Parade for Dolly Parton lets participants embrace who they are, remember the bright side on sunny Seawalk

Treg Taylor reinstated to governor’s race in late-night Friday announcement by lieutenant governor

3 days ago

Treg Taylor reinstated to governor’s race in late-night Friday announcement by lieutenant governor

Treg Taylor reinstated to governor’s race in late-night Friday announcement by lieutenant governor

Marie Drake reopens gym for public use after Mount Jumbo Gym closes due to budget cuts

3 days ago

Marie Drake reopens gym for public use after Mount Jumbo Gym closes due to budget cuts

Marie Drake reopens gym for public use after Mount Jumbo Gym closes due to budget cuts

Motorcyclist transported to hospital following vehicle collision

3 days ago

Motorcyclist transported to hospital following vehicle collision

Motorcyclist transported to hospital following vehicle collision

Two armed men charged with impersonating SWAT officers, handcuffing people at Sandy Beach

3 days ago

Two armed men charged with impersonating SWAT officers, handcuffing people at Sandy Beach

Two armed men charged with impersonating SWAT officers, handcuffing people at Sandy Beach

JPD arrests man for alleged hit-and-run on Douglas Island; no injuries reported

3 days ago

JPD arrests man for alleged hit-and-run on Douglas Island; no injuries reported

JPD arrests man for alleged hit-and-run on Douglas Island; no injuries reported

Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council

3 days ago

Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council

Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council

Crimson Bears seek home field revenge over Cougars

4 days ago

Crimson Bears seek home field revenge over Cougars

Crimson Bears seek home field revenge over Cougars

Update: JPD locates missing woman safely

4 days ago

Update: JPD locates missing woman safely

Update: JPD locates missing woman safely

Governor’s race moves from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ at election-forecasting website

4 days ago

Governor’s race moves from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ at election-forecasting website

Governor’s race moves from ‘Likely Republican’ to ‘Toss Up’ at election-forecasting website

Here's what's happening for First Friday in September

4 days ago

Here's what's happening for First Friday in September

Here's what's happening for First Friday in September

Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows

4 days ago

Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows

Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows

Bella Connally runs up the JDHS record wall

5 days ago

Bella Connally runs up the JDHS record wall

Bella Connally runs up the JDHS record wall

Peltola won primary by 8%, but new poll shows general election race tied with Sen. Sullivan

5 days ago

Peltola won primary by 8%, but new poll shows general election race tied with Sen. Sullivan

Peltola won primary by 8%, but new poll shows general election race tied with Sen. Sullivan

City leaders opt for recess before deciding on third parties managing recreation facilities

5 days ago

City leaders opt for recess before deciding on third parties managing recreation facilities

City leaders opt for recess before deciding on third parties managing recreation facilities

Vigil for two lost teens: ‘I can't imagine the pain they were in to make this decision’

5 days ago

Vigil for two lost teens: ‘I can't imagine the pain they were in to make this decision’

Vigil for two lost teens: ‘I can't imagine the pain they were in to make this decision’

Juneau may get a break on cost of fast long-term flood fix, but still facing a big bill

6 days ago

Juneau may get a break on cost of fast long-term flood fix, but still facing a big bill

Juneau may get a break on cost of fast long-term flood fix, but still facing a big bill

App that alerts CPR-trained people to nearby cardiac incidents goes live in Juneau

6 days ago

App that alerts CPR-trained people to nearby cardiac incidents goes live in Juneau

App that alerts CPR-trained people to nearby cardiac incidents goes live in Juneau

Crimson Bears in the pool and on the boards

6 days ago

Crimson Bears in the pool and on the boards

Crimson Bears in the pool and on the boards

New mountain biking trails get rainy opening in Valley

6 days ago

New mountain biking trails get rainy opening in Valley

New mountain biking trails get rainy opening in Valley

Assembly in 5-4 vote opts to delay consideration of making five-ship limit mandatory rather than voluntary

6 days ago

Assembly in 5-4 vote opts to delay consideration of making five-ship limit mandatory rather than voluntary

Assembly in 5-4 vote opts to delay consideration of making five-ship limit mandatory rather than voluntary

Juneau Soccer Club sends teams to state tourney

7 days ago

Juneau Soccer Club sends teams to state tourney

Juneau Soccer Club sends teams to state tourney

Candice English becomes new fourth candidate in governor’s race just before deadline

7 days ago

Candice English becomes new fourth candidate in governor’s race just before deadline

Candice English becomes new fourth candidate in governor’s race just before deadline

Alaska joins FTC, 21 other states in lawsuit accusing Amazon of deceptive ad practices

7 days ago

Alaska joins FTC, 21 other states in lawsuit accusing Amazon of deceptive ad practices

Alaska joins FTC, 21 other states in lawsuit accusing Amazon of deceptive ad practices

Two missing juveniles found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in wooded area

Aug 31

Two missing juveniles found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in wooded area

Two missing juveniles found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in wooded area

Treg Taylor will not be certified as gubernatorial candidate in fall election, lieutenant governor says

Aug 31

Treg Taylor will not be certified as gubernatorial candidate in fall election, lieutenant governor says

Treg Taylor will not be certified as gubernatorial candidate in fall election, lieutenant governor says

City leaders considering third-party management of recreational facilities due to budget constraints

Aug 31

City leaders considering third-party management of recreational facilities due to budget constraints

City leaders considering third-party management of recreational facilities due to budget constraints

Mining projects opposed by Alaska tribes get support from Canada, British Columbia and First Nation

Aug 31

Mining projects opposed by Alaska tribes get support from Canada, British Columbia and First Nation

Mining projects opposed by Alaska tribes get support from Canada, British Columbia and First Nation

Crimson Bears harriers preview season’s state championship course

Aug 30

Crimson Bears harriers preview season’s state championship course

Crimson Bears harriers preview season’s state championship course

GCI landline telephones experiencing statewide service disruptions

Aug 30

GCI landline telephones experiencing statewide service disruptions

GCI landline telephones experiencing statewide service disruptions

JDHS ‘Bear Claw’ defense freezes out North Pole in 52-0 home opener

Aug 30

JDHS ‘Bear Claw’ defense freezes out North Pole in 52-0 home opener

JDHS ‘Bear Claw’ defense freezes out North Pole in 52-0 home opener

JDHS volleyball team earns win at Sitka

Aug 29

JDHS volleyball team earns win at Sitka

JDHS volleyball team earns win at Sitka

Joel Jackson, president of the Organized Village of Kake and longtime tribal leader, dies at 70

Aug 29

Joel Jackson, president of the Organized Village of Kake and longtime tribal leader, dies at 70

Joel Jackson, president of the Organized Village of Kake and longtime tribal leader, dies at 70

Eaglecrest Road Race boasts 55 runners supporting Juneau Ski Team

Aug 29

Eaglecrest Road Race boasts 55 runners supporting Juneau Ski Team

Eaglecrest Road Race boasts 55 runners supporting Juneau Ski Team

Top Republicans in governor’s race seem set on continuing campaigns rather than consolidation

Aug 29

Top Republicans in governor’s race seem set on continuing campaigns rather than consolidation

Top Republicans in governor’s race seem set on continuing campaigns rather than consolidation

JDHS volleyball has Friday fall at Sitka

Aug 29

JDHS volleyball has Friday fall at Sitka

JDHS volleyball has Friday fall at Sitka

Man convicted of sexually abusing child in same house gets 35-year prison sentence

Aug 28

Man convicted of sexually abusing child in same house gets 35-year prison sentence

Man convicted of sexually abusing child in same house gets 35-year prison sentence

Tom Begich suspends campaign, says he will endorse Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor

Aug 28

Tom Begich suspends campaign, says he will endorse Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor

Tom Begich suspends campaign, says he will endorse Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor

Peltola leads Sullivan by 8% in final unofficial primary tally; focus now on dropouts in governor’s race

Aug 28

Peltola leads Sullivan by 8% in final unofficial primary tally; focus now on dropouts in governor’s race

Peltola leads Sullivan by 8% in final unofficial primary tally; focus now on dropouts in governor’s race

Woman extracted from vehicle after collision with FedEx truck on Glacier Highway

Aug 28

Woman extracted from vehicle after collision with FedEx truck on Glacier Highway

Woman extracted from vehicle after collision with FedEx truck on Glacier Highway

‘No similarities between what happened in Nepal and the flooding from Suicide Basin,’ local scientist says

Aug 28

‘No similarities between what happened in Nepal and the flooding from Suicide Basin,’ local scientist says

‘No similarities between what happened in Nepal and the flooding from Suicide Basin,’ local scientist says

Juneau may have to pay 25% of fast-tracked long-term flood fix, vs 10% for conventional project

Aug 28

Juneau may have to pay 25% of fast-tracked long-term flood fix, vs 10% for conventional project

Juneau may have to pay 25% of fast-tracked long-term flood fix, vs 10% for conventional project

Post-flood meeting breaks down science, flood stories

Aug 27

Post-flood meeting breaks down science, flood stories

Post-flood meeting breaks down science, flood stories

State approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition

Aug 27

State approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition

State approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition

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