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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.

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.

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…

Lily Hope and her daughter Ella Hope creating the pride robe.

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Youth pride robes will debut at community celebration

Two years ago, Weaving Our Pride brought Native and non-Native queer and straight youth together; they created two…

Shawn Arnold at the public forum on March 4. Photo by Atticus Hempel/Juneau Empire.

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Juneau School Board selects Shawn Arnold for superintendent

Thunder Mountain Middle School principal Shawn Arnold will replace Frank Hauser, who is resigning on June 30, 2026.

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Juneau career firefighters discontented in prolonged city contract negotiations

Negotiations between IAFF Local 4304 and CBJ began on Feb. 14, 2025 and remain unresolved.

Photo courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau.

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Eaglecrest gondola may cost $37M, Juneau Assembly hears

Gondola installation was estimated at $9M four years ago, but including acquisition, transportation and refurbishment, total costs may…

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Naomi Klouda, left, and Marybeth Holleman will be presenting a slideshow titled “Touchstones of Glaciers and Bears: Navigating a Changing Climate” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on March 8 at Juneau’s Valley Library.

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2 authors to talk climate change, glaciers and polar bears at Juneau library

Marybeth Holleman and Naomi Klouda will present ‘Touchstones of Glaciers and Bears: Navigating a Changing Climate’ at Valley…

The City and Borough of Juneau is at 5600 Tonsgard Ct. (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

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Juneau recycling center opens limited drop-off, regular hours

Curbside pick-up has opened; city recycling center will accept cardboard, mixed paper and glass drop-off between 8:00 a.m.…

Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Screenshot from Google Street view)

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Juneau School Board of Education announces 3 superintendent finalists

Meet the finalists at a community forum on Wednesday, March 4 at Thunder Mountain Middle School from 6…

A lake in the interior closed for fishing because of PFAS contamination. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Community Action on Toxics)

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Screening, discussion of film on forever chemicals coming to Juneau

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Paratrovich Hall on March 4. A rally for clean water is…

Mendenhall River flood in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kim Kiefer)

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Disaster response coordinator looks for more volunteers in Juneau

VOAD coordinator Akanksha Basil formalizes, expands disaster relief response in Juneau.

Trail worker chainsaws felled tree. (Photo courtesy of Trail Mix, Inc.)

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Juneau off-road vehicle park awarded $10,000 for trail development

The funding will support ongoing development of a 35-mile ORV park.

Surfer catches wave at Lena Cove. (Photo by Atticus Hempel/Juneau Empire)

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Surfers hit the waves at Lena Cove on 10-degree Fahrenheit day

Over a dozen Juneauites surfed the weekend’s winter waves.

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Amalga Mine applies to build road by Herbert Glacier Trail

The proposal opened for comment on Feb 17.

A clear cut on Prince of Wales Island. Photo by Colin Arisman courtesy of SEACC.

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Tongass National Forest plan revision opens for public comment

Consistency with E.O. 14224, “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” identified as motivation for the revision.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, delivers an annual address to the Alaskan Legislature. Provided by Alaska House Republicans

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Sullivan addresses Senate, protesters Outside

Protesters booed, shouted ‘coward’ as Sullivan approached the chamber with, ‘good morning, everybody.’

Photo courtesy of Paul Robbins. Claire Giordano paints a glacier using watercolors as the Tracy Arm Ford’s Terror Artist in Residency for 2024.

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Forest Service Artist-in-Residence Applications Open

Voices of the Wilderness open for applications until March 1.

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Wearable Art Extravaganza returns to Juneau

The 24th annual Juneau Arts & Humanities Council event drew a crowd of nearly 1,000.

The City and Borough of Juneau is at 5600 Tonsgard Ct. (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

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Juneau recycling center to reopen this weekend with limited services

The facility closed in January due to damage to the baler.