News
Landslide forces closure of section South Klondike Highway north of the U.S. border
Officials cooperate to help cruise passengers stranded in Canada rejoin their ships in Haines.
Neighbors
Gimme A Smile: Be my guest
Life in Alaska is one of great beauty and adventure. But with great beauty comes great responsibility. If…
News
Ranked choice voting repeal effort survived legal challenges, qualifies for the ballot in November
Alaska voters are slated to have an opportunity this year to affirm or repeal the state’s use of…
Opinion
My Turn: Juneau, like U.S., also needs new leadership at the top of the ticket
The decision by President Joe Biden to remove himself from the current presidential election was momentous. The decision…
News
Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Opinion
My Turn: A ‘homeless’ man’s death, charity and justice
Steven Kissack’s presence with his dog Juno in downtown Juneau gave a face and a name to homelessness.…
News
Police calls for Saturday, July 20, 2024
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News
Police calls for Sunday, July 21, 2024
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News
Rep. Mary Peltola withholds support for Kamala Harris, is ‘keeping an open mind’
Congresswoman says she’s considering Harris presidency’s affect on Alaska as an oil-dependent state.
News
Police calls for Monday, July 22, 2024
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News
Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
Pledges are a way to circumvent ranked choice voting, according to one supporter.
Sports
On the Trails: Life history patterns
Most organisms have one of two basic, genetically programmed life histories. Some can (potentially) reproduce several times during…
News
Coast Guard calls off search for trio who went missing flying from Juneau to Yakutat
Haines pilot Samuel Wright, Yakutat residents Hans Munich and Tanya Hutchins were on plane.
News
Police calls for Friday, July 19, 2024
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News
President Joe Biden drops out of race, scrambling the campaign for the White House
Withdraws under pressure from fellow Democrats; endorses Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Trump.
News
Yakutat-bound charter flight missing from Juneau
Flight departed from Juneau on Saturday with three people aboard, according to U.S. Coast Guard.
Opinion
My Turn: Repealing ranked choice voting a chance to restore fair play and transparent government
I usually ignore Rich Moniak’s excursions into misdirection, although most are written well enough to seem logically convincing…
News
Alaska demographers predict population drop, a switch from prior forecasts
For decades, state officials have forecast major population rises, but those haven’t come to pass.
News
Ranked-choice repeal measure awaits signature count after Alaska judge’s ruling
Signatures must be recounted after judge disqualifies almost 3,000 names, citing state law violations.