News
Protest at Capitol by police, firefighters calls for House to pass stalled pension bill for state employees
Advocates say legislation is vital to solving retention and hiring woes in public safety jobs.
Police calls for Monday, April 22, 2024
Alaska House panel removes proposal to raise the state’s age of sexual consent to 18
Ongoing Alaska Marine Highway woes are such that marketing to Lower 48 tourists is being scaled back
Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care
House approves tougher route for environmental protections on Alaska rivers, lakes
Sports
Undefeated JDHS girls soccer team defeats winless TMHS 8-1
Crimson Bears’ second-half scoring spree gives both teams lessons to learn from and build on
Juneau Capitals win six straight to claim 12U-A state hockey title
On the Trails: Spring is really happening
Alaska Science Forum: Number of Alaska glaciers is everchanging
Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports
Alaska’s Alissa Pili selected by Minnesota Lynx as eighth pick in WNBA Draft
Neighbors
Living and Growing: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Ever have to say goodbye unexpectedly? A car accident, a drug overdose, shooting or sudden infant death syndrome? Saying goodbye,… Continue reading
Cooking for Pleasure: Secret to this chicken paprika is authentically fresh Hungarian spice
How to use up chicken breasts has been a life-long problem for me. While my dog was alive, I would… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Living and Growing: A Scotsman who inspired spiritual leaders with writings about God’s unconditional love for all
Neighbors: Juneau student among four National Honor Society Scholarship Award winners
THMS student Jade Hicks wins 2024 Alaska Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Neighbors: Tunic returned to the Dakhl’aweidí clan
Alaska Outdoors
On the Trails: Spring is really happening
A spate of fine, sunny weather in mid-April was most welcome. Those… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Number of Alaska glaciers is everchanging
A glaciologist once wrote that the number of glaciers in Alaska “is… Continue reading
Events
Neighbors briefs
Ornaments sought for 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree The Alaska Region of… Continue reading
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in April
Annual UAS student ceremics show, Folk Fest sneak peak and art exhibits in full bloom.
Opinion
Opinion: Huna Totem dock project inches forward while Assembly decisions await
When I last wrote about Huna Totem Corporation’s cruise ship dock project in November, over four years had passed since… Continue reading
My Turn: Set ANWR aside and President Biden is pro-Alaska
Letter: Local Veterans for Peace chapter calls for ceasefire in Gaza
My Turn: School district’s problems aren’t on shoulders of two board members targeted for recall
My Turn: Frustration of school board recall supporters understandable, but if successful will do great harm
Opinion: A return to civility today to lieu of passing a flamed out torch
Most Read
Tribal education campus, cultural immersion park unveiled as 89th annual Tlingit and Haida Assembly opens
Recycleworks stops accepting dropoffs temporarily due to equipment failure
The Juneau School District had a $9.5M projected deficit this year. It’s now a $633,185 surplus. How is that possible?
My Turn: Frustration of school board recall supporters understandable, but if successful will do great harm
Proposed 51-unit low-income, long-term housing project for people in recovery gets big boost from Assembly