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Kelsey Ciugun Wallace, president of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, looks over a collection of frozen sockeye salmon on Oct. 30, 2025. The salmon was donated from the Copper River basin and is part of the collection of traditional Native foods donated for the Yukon-Kuskokwim residents displaced by Typhoon Halong. The salmon and other foods have been stored in a large freezer trailer at the heritage center, pending distribution to families and organizations.

Alaska typhoon victims’ losses of traditional foods go beyond dollar values

A statewide effort to replace lost subsistence harvests is part of the system of aid that organizations are trying to tailor to the needs of Indigenous rural Alaskans

  • Nov 4, 2025
  • By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon
Kelsey Ciugun Wallace, president of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, looks over a collection of frozen sockeye salmon on Oct. 30, 2025. The salmon was donated from the Copper River basin and is part of the collection of traditional Native foods donated for the Yukon-Kuskokwim residents displaced by Typhoon Halong. The salmon and other foods have been stored in a large freezer trailer at the heritage center, pending distribution to families and organizations.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his new proposed omnibus education legislation at a news conference on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska declares disaster over federal food aid failure, diverts $10 million for temporary help

Following a request by state legislators and similar action by other states, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday declared a 30-day state of disaster that… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2025
  • By James Brooks and Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his new proposed omnibus education legislation at a news conference on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)
Support your friends and neighbors by shopping close to home this holiday season. Photo credit: Canva stock.

Keeping it local: How shopping close to home strengthens Juneau

Every dollar spent locally helps create jobs, fuel community growth and keep Juneau’s economy strong

Support your friends and neighbors by shopping close to home this holiday season. Photo credit: Canva stock.
HESCO barriers line the Mendenhall River on Monday, May 12, 2025. (File photo, Jasz Garrett/Juneau Empire)

Army Corps to fund next steps of flood barrier improvements

CBJ accepts federal help for flood mitigation

HESCO barriers line the Mendenhall River on Monday, May 12, 2025. (File photo, Jasz Garrett/Juneau Empire)
Alaska Division of Forestry photo Alaska attorney Aaron Peterson, seen here in a February 2024 photo, is expected to be nominated by President Trump to one of two vacancies on Alaska’s federal court bench.

Trump plans to nominate state fish and game attorney for Alaska federal judgeship

Aaron Peterson was an early selection of Sen. Dan Sullivan; Lisa Murkowski offers support late

  • Oct 31, 2025
  • James Brooks Alaska Beacon
Alaska Division of Forestry photo Alaska attorney Aaron Peterson, seen here in a February 2024 photo, is expected to be nominated by President Trump to one of two vacancies on Alaska’s federal court bench.
Alaska’s natural gas pipeline would largely follow the route of the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline, pictured here, from the North Slope. Near Fairbanks, the gas line would split off toward Anchorage, while the oil pipeline continues to the Prince William Sound community of Valdez. (Photo by David Houseknecht/United States Geological Survey)

Tokyo Gas signs preliminary agreement with trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer

The largest gas company in Japan has signed a letter of intent signifying that it would buy up to 1 million tons of liquefied natural… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2025
  • By James Brooks Alaska Beacon
Alaska’s natural gas pipeline would largely follow the route of the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline, pictured here, from the North Slope. Near Fairbanks, the gas line would split off toward Anchorage, while the oil pipeline continues to the Prince William Sound community of Valdez. (Photo by David Houseknecht/United States Geological Survey)
Glass clan house screen and house posts made by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary at the Walter Soboleff Center in Juneau, Alaska. The screen shows a Northwest Coast design in sandblasted glass. On the left stands an Eagle warrior; while on the right stands a Raven created in a dark charcoal color. (photo courtesy SHI)

SHI to host November lecture series on SE Alaska Native history

The monthlong series brings together artists, scholars and leaders.

Glass clan house screen and house posts made by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary at the Walter Soboleff Center in Juneau, Alaska. The screen shows a Northwest Coast design in sandblasted glass. On the left stands an Eagle warrior; while on the right stands a Raven created in a dark charcoal color. (photo courtesy SHI)
An Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 176th Wing, arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, with approximately 300 evacuated residents from western Alaska, Oct. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Typhoon displaced students, teachers from Western Alaska continue school across the state

Hundreds of students displaced by the storm devastation of ex-Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska are entering school in other communities, including Bethel and Anchorage. Deena… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2025
  • Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon
An Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 176th Wing, arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, with approximately 300 evacuated residents from western Alaska, Oct. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)
Left to right: Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon stands as Municipal Attorney Emily Wright swears in Assembly member Ella Adkison, Greg Smith and Nano Brooks at the Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Assembly members sworn in facing protesters and tighter city budget

Attendees object Telephone Hill demolition; Assembly approves pay raises and project funding.

Left to right: Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon stands as Municipal Attorney Emily Wright swears in Assembly member Ella Adkison, Greg Smith and Nano Brooks at the Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire The digital billboard on Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé says “Substitutes Wanted.”

Superintendent addresses school district successes, concerns

Graduation numbers are climbing, and staffing gaps are persisting.

Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire The digital billboard on Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé says “Substitutes Wanted.”
Pixabay image Voting power in Alaska’s largest home internet provider may soon change hands according to paperwork filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.

Billionaire seeks controlling interest in GCI, regulatory filings show

Paperwork filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska asks permission for majority voting power

  • Oct 28, 2025
  • By James Brooks Alaska Beacon
Pixabay image Voting power in Alaska’s largest home internet provider may soon change hands according to paperwork filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.

Chicago and most cities with National Guard deployments are safer than Anchorage, stats show

Alaska attorney general says state supports Trump’s National Guard deployments elsewhere

  • Oct 28, 2025
  • By James Brooks Alaska Beacon
Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III aircrew, assigned to the 176th Wing, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, with 62 evacuated residents from western Alaska, Oct. 17, 2025.

State begins distributing disaster aid to residents of Western Alaska, federal aid also approved

The State of Alaska has begun distributing disaster relief payments, totaling over $217,000 as of Friday, to residents of western Alaska impacted by storm damage… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2025
  • By Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon
Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III aircrew, assigned to the 176th Wing, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, with 62 evacuated residents from western Alaska, Oct. 17, 2025.
Deputy City Manager Robert Barr, right, hands KC Kreger, left, a trespass letter asking him to leave the Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire

Juneau Police escort man from Assembly meeting for alleged threatening behavior against city officials

KC Kreger was asked to leave the meeting after his arrest at City Hall earlier this month.

Deputy City Manager Robert Barr, right, hands KC Kreger, left, a trespass letter asking him to leave the Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire
Close up view of an adult male mountain goat in late-winter, near Juneau Icefield, Alaska. In the background, steep avalanche prone slopes are visible. (Photo by Kevin White)

Avalanche lessons from mountain goats: A study of ‘Life on the Edge’

Wildlife biologist Kevin White shared the relationship between mountain goats and avalanches.

Close up view of an adult male mountain goat in late-winter, near Juneau Icefield, Alaska. In the background, steep avalanche prone slopes are visible. (Photo by Kevin White)
Young people cutting salmon at the First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference, which took place in Anchorage from Oct. 12-15. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Angerman).

Tlingit & Haida expands Traditional Food Program with new grant

A $25,000 award will help the Tribe upgrade equipment, fund harvests and strengthen food education.

Young people cutting salmon at the First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference, which took place in Anchorage from Oct. 12-15. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Angerman).
Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon Members of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian group Aanchich’x Kwaan perform on Oct. 18, 2025, at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage. The dance and singing group has members of all age groups, from young children to elders. The group was among several that performed traditional dances at the convention.

Alaska Federation of Natives convention highlights typhoon response and Indigenous cultures

Attendees discussed policies and celebrated Indigenous cultures, but much of focus was on the flood.

  • Oct 22, 2025
  • By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon
Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon Members of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian group Aanchich’x Kwaan perform on Oct. 18, 2025, at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage. The dance and singing group has members of all age groups, from young children to elders. The group was among several that performed traditional dances at the convention.
A sign urging Juneau residents to vote yes on Propositions 1 and 2 remains posted downtown on Oct. 21, when final municipal election results were released. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Municipal election results are in: Voters approve tax cuts, new city leaders

Certified municipal election results were released Tuesday afternoon.

A sign urging Juneau residents to vote yes on Propositions 1 and 2 remains posted downtown on Oct. 21, when final municipal election results were released. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
Snow geese fly over Gustavos Beach Meadows. This photo was the winner of May art show in Gustavus. (Photo by James Mackovjak, Lituya@gmail.com)

Southeast Alaska Land Trust deal protects coastal wetlands

An easement for land along the Icy Strait safeguards habitat and preserves public access

Snow geese fly over Gustavos Beach Meadows. This photo was the winner of May art show in Gustavus. (Photo by James Mackovjak, Lituya@gmail.com)
Protesters stand amidst the rain and fog at the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Overstreet Park. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Juneau ‘No Tsars, No Kings’ protest draws hundreds on Alaska Day

More than 1,000 protesters gathered at Overstreet Park.

Protesters stand amidst the rain and fog at the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Overstreet Park. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)