News
Permanent Fund board calls special meeting Wednesday due to leaked emails alleging improper behavior
Ellie Rubenstein accused of setting up meetings between APFC staff and her business associates.
Juneau lawmaker’s bill adding four Indigenous languages to state’s official list unanimously passes Senate
Navy brings out big guns for visitors aboard destroyer as crew works on community projects during Juneau stop
Rally seeks future where Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day is not necessary
Police calls for Friday, May 3, 2024
Police calls for Thursday, May 2, 2024
Sports
On the Trails: Yellow-rumped warblers, white-fronted geese, and white-crowned sparrows
These are some natural history tidbits about three of the several species I’ve enjoyed seeing this spring. Yellow-rumped warblers Usually… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for microplastics on Denali
Two college students will soon be stuffing snow from the slopes of Alaska’s highest mountain into Nalgene bottles. Their goal… Continue reading
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
Archie Young: A final road trip as Mt. Edgecumbe basketball coach and teacher retires after 25 years
All four Juneau high school soccer teams notch winning records during road trip north
On the Trails: April jaunts
Alaska’s Indigenous teens emulate ancestors’ Arctic survival skills at the Native Youth Olympics
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Twisting Scripture to suit themselves
Ever wonder why so many different people say so many different things about what the Bible means? You are not… Continue reading
Cooking for Pleasure: Tortilla beef casserole for Cinco de Maya
When my kids were growing up their appetites were insatiable. Every night I had to come up with a meal… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Neighbors: Public input sought as Tongass begins revising 25-year-old forest plan
Gimme a Smile: Is it artificial intelligence or just automatic?
Living and Growing: Embracing progress while honoring Our roots
Living and Growing: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: Treasures found within a volcanic cave
Ben Jones suspected he had found something special when he squeezed into… Continue reading
On the Trails: Spring is really happening
A spate of fine, sunny weather in mid-April was most welcome. Those… Continue reading
Events
Here’s what happening for First Friday in May
Exhibit by more than 45 Alaska Natives at state museum features protector robes, MMIP Day preview.
Neighbors briefs
Annual Litter Free citywide cleanup on Saturday Saturday is set for Litter… Continue reading
Opinion
Opinion: Alaska might as well embrace the past
One proposal to solve the impending energy shortage for Alaska’s population centers is to go back in time. To the… Continue reading
My Turn: Opportunity and time still exist to alter Juneau School District’s consolidation model
Letter: People seeking Saturday cruise ship ban sending unfriendly message to visitors
My Turn: Take time to reflect and reach out during Mental Health Awareness Month
My Turn: A call to action during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People month
Opinion: The Alaska Marine Highway System’s battered reputation
Most Read
Update: Man arrested for arson after fire in travel trailer destroys adjacent Mendenhall Valley home
State awaits report, cost estimate on repairing Matanuska state ferry — and if it’s worth the effort
My Turn: School district budget revisions raise questions about revising consolidation decisions
Mill rate, land-use code rewrite, elevator at indoor field house among few public comments on proposed CBJ budget
School board president says she won’t run again at meeting where members assess their response to crisis