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Protesters stand amidst the rain and fog at the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025 at Overstreet Park. A third “No Kings” rally is planned in Juneau for Saturday, March 28. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire file)

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3rd ‘No Kings’ rally planned for Juneau

March 28 event will happen alongside 3,000-plus other events nationwide.

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Sun shines through the canopy in the Tongass National Forest.

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OPINION: A reminder about the Tongass National Forest

You cannot talk about Southeast Alaska’s seafood industry without also talking about the Tongass National Forest. The productivity…

The mountain above Thane Road at 11:40 a.m. on March 24, 2026. Thane Road, at the avalanche gates, is closed overnight with re-evaluation planned for Wednesday morning, March 25. (Alaska Department of Transportation/Facebook)

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Juneau avalanche gates closed overnight at Thane Road

Alaska Department of Transportation says re-evalution scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.

A police officer stands on duty in Juneau. Police in Juneau say a 53-year-old man has been charged in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation that began in September 2025. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau man arrested in connection to child sexual abuse material investigation

Juneau Police Department says he was taken into custody on $50K warrant

Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska 
Julie Sande.

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OPINION: Internet for all, built for Alaska

For too long, high-speed internet — something most Americans take for granted — has been a luxury in…

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Juneau community calendar: March 23 to 29

MONDAY, March 23

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Three people received medical care after a single-vehicle crash on Egan Drive in Juneau on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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Juneau firefighters respond to single-vehicle crash in ‘extremely slick’ conditions

A 5-year-old was treated for possible head trauma.

Artwork by Bill Pfeifer, Jr, (Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa)
Sealaska Heritage Institute has chosen “Endurance and Strength: The Power of the Clan House,” a design by Tlingit artist Bill Pfeifer, to visually represent Celebration 2026.

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Tlingit artist wins competition to visually represent Juneau’s Celebration 2026

Washington-based artist Bill Pfeifer says he was inspired by this year’s theme: Enduring Strength.

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There are nicer times to build than March in Southeast Alaska.

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I Went to the Woods: Not-so-skilled labor

My hands hurt. Well, they don’t hurt, but they are sore from three days of shoveling snow and…

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Juneau community calendar: March 21 and 22

SATURDAY, March 21

Rick Thoman of the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness created this Alaska-centric graphic of how cold Alaska has been compared to long-term records. “Note that the bulls-eye of cold is exactly over our town,” he wrote. Photo courtesy Rick Thoman

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Alaska Science Forum: Alaska writer buckling under pressure

Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the weather…

Pink Martini will be performing a benefit concert in Juneau of April 19, 2026. (Chris Hornbecker)

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Pink Martini returning to Juneau for benefit concert in April

Funds raised will help support rebuilding of X’aaká Hít (Point House) in Sitka.

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Over 90 community members gather at Soldotna Creek Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska, for a vigil held in observation of the recent deportation of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her children.

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OPINION: ICE in Alaska

On Feb. 17, a Soldotna family was torn apart when federal ICE agents took a mother and her…

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OPINION: Rep. Nick Begich challenges legislators to seize the moment

Congressman Nick Begich’s recent address to state legislators was a challenge all Alaskans needed to hear.

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A public domain photo of a protest in the Iranian city of Neyshabur.

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OPINION: Trump’s Iran war may close the door on Middle East peace

Civilian deaths and broken diplomacy could shape a generation of hostility.

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Juneau Community Calendar: March 16 to 22

MONDAY, March 16

Capital City Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire late Saturday, March 14, 2026, off Mendenhall Loop Road. The family’s dog died in the fire. (Capital City Fire Rescue/Facebook)

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Juneau firefighters respond to fire at home

Capital City Fire Rescue says family dog died in fire, but no one else inside the house at…

Serum Run musher Gunnar Kaasen poses with Balto, a leader on his mushing team. Alaska State Library Portrait File

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Alaska Science Forum: Long after run to glory, Balto lives on

A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs…

A sign reading, “Help Save These Historic Homes” is posted in front of a residence on Telephone Hill on Friday Nov. 21, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

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OPINION: Not the hill to die on

In a town as politically charged as Juneau, it’s prudent to pick and choose your battles. There are…

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Juneau Community Calendar: March 14 and 15

SATURDAY, March 14