News
Police calls for Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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News
Police and fire for Monday, July 23, 2018
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Opinion
Alaskans made government accountable to the people
Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The…
News
Police calls for Sunday, July 22, 2018
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Opinion
SB 91 catch-and-release catastrophe pushed by Texas crusader
Alaska recently rolled back portions of Senate Bill 91 and in the process curtailed what has been disastrous…
Sports
Adult volleyball sign-ups open
City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation men’s and women’s volleyball team manager packets are available at…
News
High fecal bacteria sample close Twin Lakes for swimming
High levels of unsafe bacteria in Twin Lakes is closing the recreational spot for swimming.
Opinion
Why I’m voting for Bill Walker
Walker has proven over and over again that when the going gets tough — Alaska-tough — Bill gets…
Opinion
Nothing, not even the PFD, can last forever
Gov. Bill Walker did the right thing for Alaska when he decided to reduce the Permanent Fund Dividend…
Neighbors
The right way to answer
No lofty ideal: it’s just plain human decency – liberty, an unalienable right with which their Creator endowed…
News
Police seek information in theft of guns, cash, jewelry
Two guns were among the items stolen from a Valley home sometime in late May or early June.
News
Comment period on controversial hunting rule changes extended
The National Park Service has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule to amend its regulations…
News
Goldbelt Heritage gives look into salmon harvesting, preservation
Salmon play an important role in everyday life in Juneau, and the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation is hosting events…
News
Police calls for Friday, July 20, 2018
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Opinion
Support the ‘ocean road’ to Southeast
Access to Juneau and Southeast Alaska has been an issue for a long time. We need good, inexpensive,…
Opinion
Vote ‘no’ on Stand for Salmon
Generations of Alaska Native people have revered salmon for its life-sustaining properties and role in the growth and…
News
Board of Fisheries shoots down Yakutat emergency petition
The Alaska Board of Fisheries has turned down a proposal to halt sport fishing for all salmon species…
Neighbors
Recognitions for July 22, 2018
• Natalie Wade of Juneau graduated from Luther College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology on…
Neighbors
Low Copper River sockeye return effects ripple outward
It’s a summer tradition for many in Alaska: pack up the car, drive to Chitina and dipnet for…