News
Skagway’s lone paramedic is suing the city, alleging retaliation by fire department officials
This article was reported and published in collaboration between the Chilkat Valley News and the Alaska Beacon.
News
Savoring local in Juneau: How a simple meal helps the whole community
Independent cafés and neighborhood restaurants keep Juneau strong through the slow season
News
Pebble Mine, halted by EPA order, gets support from national development groups
In 2023, the EPA invoked a rarely used “veto” clause of the Clean Water Act to say that…
Opinion
Gratitude for our libraries, museums and historians
The thanksgiving weekend is a chance to recognize those who preserve local history
News
Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed state Reps. George Rauscher, R-Sutton, and Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, to two vacancies in…
News
Alaska Science Forum: What’s in an Alaska name?
I once asked a snowmachiner heading out on a trail from Nome where he was going.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Hang them,’ Trump said
A president’s threat against Congress and the duty of Alaska’s delegation.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: State solicitor general position: Wasteful, frivolous, outrageous
On Oct. 27, the newly installed Attorney General spawned an astonishing sweetheart scheme: importing an Indiana lawyer, with…
Opinion
My Turn: Cascade Point terminal would not be efficient
I have enjoyed traveling on the Alaska State Ferries over the years and hope we can continue them…
News
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year
The catch was more plentiful but money remains modest for Alaska fishers
News
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times
The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Psalm 30, Ouroboros, the dragon of fear and love.
Psalm 30:6 Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Neighbors
Weekly guide: Community calendar for Nov. 22-28
Visit Juneau Arts and Humanities Council for more details on this week’s happenings.
Neighbors
Recipes for stress reduction rooted in Indigenous knowledge
We must choose to live intentionally and learn to commit to our wellbeing.
News
Alaska Supreme Court upholds early permits for Donlin gold mine, loosens reins on development
The decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands, experts say
News
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late
By Claire Stremple
News
Alaska onshore North Slope oil auction sets new mark for tract leases sold
Mostly small independent companies submitted nearly $17 million in high bids, the highest total since 2014 for an…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: The Power of Voting: Our Voice, Our Future
In Alaska, less than 60% of eligible voters cast ballots in the last statewide election yet every vote…