Kevin Gullufsen

Chris Mertl, a landscape architect for Corvus Design, fields questions at a planning meeting for the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area on Wednesday.

Community takes lead in glacier area upgrades

In retooling 6,000 acres of prized recreation area surrounding the Mendenhall Glacier, the U.S. Forest Service is taking a fresh approach: letting the community lead… Continue reading

Chris Mertl, a landscape architect for Corvus Design, fields questions at a planning meeting for the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area on Wednesday.
JDHS' Shadrach Stitz, left, and Jack White sprint it out at the finish of the Petersburg Invitational on Saturday.

Tuckwood blows past competition at Petersburg

The Crimson Bears girls are now the team to beat in Southeast cross country as a shot of young blood has helped the team to… Continue reading

JDHS' Shadrach Stitz, left, and Jack White sprint it out at the finish of the Petersburg Invitational on Saturday.
Thunder Mountain's Roy Tupou, right, breaks a tackle by Ketchikan's Michael Starr to score at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. With Thunder Mountain up 21-0 in the second quarter Ketchikan walked off the field citing unfair refereeing after multiple injuries to Ketchikan players. Two Ketchikan players were taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Two hospitalized as Ketchikan forfeits over safety concerns

One coach saw dirty play. The other saw nothing wrong. Though the Ketchikan High School and Thunder Mountain High School football teams hold different opinions… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Roy Tupou, right, breaks a tackle by Ketchikan's Michael Starr to score at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. With Thunder Mountain up 21-0 in the second quarter Ketchikan walked off the field citing unfair refereeing after multiple injuries to Ketchikan players. Two Ketchikan players were taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Basketball camp for athletes with special needs

Greg Brittenham, former NBA assistant coach with the New York Knicks, will be in town to run his “I Did. You Can.” basketball camp 9… Continue reading

Basketball refs needed

The Juneau-Douglas Officials Association is looking for officials for the 2016-2017 basketball season. The JDOA encourages adults with previous officiating experience, former basketball players, coaches,… Continue reading

Weekend Preview: Falcons host Kayhi football, volleyball starts with away games

Football:TMHS (2-1), Ketchikan (2-1)Both the Falcons (2-1) and the Kings (2-1) suit up tonight at the Thunderdome in an attempt to overcome tough losses. Thunder… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.

This misleading photo spread in Marie Claire shows Mendenhall Glacier completely gone

According to a recent photo spread in a national magazine, the Mendenhall Glacier has melted entirely.In their September edition, Marie Claire printed two photos for… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.
A Thunder Mountain High School runner dashes to the finish line Saturday, Aug. 27 during a cross country meet at Ward Lake in Ketchikan.

JDHS, Sitka take cross country opener

Freshmen Sadie Tuckwood and Anna Iverson made a big splash at the first Southeast cross country meet of the season, last weekend’s Ketchikan Invitational. The… Continue reading

A Thunder Mountain High School runner dashes to the finish line Saturday, Aug. 27 during a cross country meet at Ward Lake in Ketchikan.
Sophomore Alanna Berry, left, and Junior Jenny Strassburg for the Ketchikan Lady Kings attempt to block a shot from JDHS sophomore Shaylin Cesar.

Southeast volleyball teams size up competition at Jamboree

Inspired by Thunder Mountain softball’s state championship this spring, Falcons volleyball is trying for a first of their own: a Region V title and a… Continue reading

Sophomore Alanna Berry, left, and Junior Jenny Strassburg for the Ketchikan Lady Kings attempt to block a shot from JDHS sophomore Shaylin Cesar.
Kenai's Rykker Riddall breaks a tackle attempt by Thunder Mountain's Jaspa Palffy at TMHS on Friday. Kenai won the game 23-12.

Kenai hands rising Falcons first loss

Sometimes slow and steady wins the race.Up 12-0 just seven minutes into Saturday’s game at the Thunderdome, the surging Falcons looked poised to ride their… Continue reading

Kenai's Rykker Riddall breaks a tackle attempt by Thunder Mountain's Jaspa Palffy at TMHS on Friday. Kenai won the game 23-12.

Weekend Preview: Falcons football at home, local volleyball hosts jamboree

Coming off a 52-0 rout of Nikiski and earning their highest ever ranking in the Alaska Sports Broadcasting Network polls this week, Thunder Mountain (2-0)… Continue reading

Community input requested for Glacier facilities design

The U.S. Forest Service invites the community to participate in design meetings beginning 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Juneau Ranger District conference room at… Continue reading

Free beginner hockey clinic on Saturday

The Juneau Douglas Ice Association will host Discover Hockey, a chance for newcomers of all ages to try hockey for free 4 p.m. Saturday at… Continue reading

‘Go Thunder Bears!’: Juneau cross country teams work together preparing for new season

“Keep your friends close but your enemies closer,” said either Vito Corleone, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli or Petrarch, depending on who you ask. In any case,… Continue reading

Cancer survivors share stories, find community at 'Beating the Odds' 5K

Cancer survivors share stories, find community at ‘Beating the Odds’ 5K

Speaking at Cancer Connection’s 25th annual Beat the Odds 5K, Emily Ricci told her story of beating cancer to a group of 400 — survivors,… Continue reading

Cancer survivors share stories, find community at 'Beating the Odds' 5K
Crimson Bears wide receiver Tyler Collins (29) runs down field as he prepared to haul in a catch after beating two Kodiak High School defenders during Friday's game at Adair Kennedy Field. Kodiak won 26-20.

Battle of Bears decided in fourth quarter

With the clock ticking down Friday at Adair-Kennedy Field, Juneau-Douglas High School needed just one more defensive stop in a game full of them. The… Continue reading

Crimson Bears wide receiver Tyler Collins (29) runs down field as he prepared to haul in a catch after beating two Kodiak High School defenders during Friday's game at Adair Kennedy Field. Kodiak won 26-20.
Fish and Game applied a radio tag to this Keen's myotis bat as part of their research for the Threatened, Endangered and Diversity Program.

Tracking Juneau’s endangered bats

“It sounds a little bit crackly,” Courtney Pegus said, putting his ear to what looked like an oversized walkie talkie.“Turn the volume up,” Fish and… Continue reading

Fish and Game applied a radio tag to this Keen's myotis bat as part of their research for the Threatened, Endangered and Diversity Program.
The Crimson Bears huddle during a game Aug. 13 against Thunder Mountain High School. The team will face the Kodiak High School Bears at 6 p.m. Friday at Adair Kennedy Field.

Weekend preview: Battle of the Bears

Juneau’s sports weekend starts Friday with a scene right out of the Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth: Two bears duking it out in a seasonal battle… Continue reading

The Crimson Bears huddle during a game Aug. 13 against Thunder Mountain High School. The team will face the Kodiak High School Bears at 6 p.m. Friday at Adair Kennedy Field.
In this Aug. 27, 2015 photo, protesters march down Main Street after a rally on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds.

Southeast tribes voice mining concerns to State Department

Southeast tribal groups met with officials from the Department of State and the Environmental Protection Agency last week in Juneau and Ketchikan to discuss ongoing… Continue reading

In this Aug. 27, 2015 photo, protesters march down Main Street after a rally on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds.
Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.

Falcons football flies over short-staffed Crimson Bears

In unveiling their new offense Saturday night at Adair-Kennedy Field, Thunder Mountain High School seniors Cale Jenkins and Riley Olsen proved that Falcons are meant… Continue reading

Crimson Bears players rally on the sideline during Saturday's game against Thunder Mountain. TMHS won 50-20.