Is a US Department of Justice investigation about to disrupt Alaska’s US Senate race?
NBC reports that federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas, but if so, they haven’t reached key figures in the US Senate race.
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New barge company serving Juneau says it will ship EVs
Alaska Logistics Services provides first competition in 13 years for Alaska Marine Lines.
Dzantik’i Heeni playground partially closed temporarily due to structure failure
No injuries reported, but playground closed out of an abundance of caution.
Final state ferry funds from five-year federal infrastructure bill released after long delay
$410M includes $153.4M to replace LeConte, $37.6M for Cascade Point terminal; $161.2M is for operations, a use criticized in previous years of funding.
Low Alaska wildfire season punctuated by serious Interior blaze
A quiet year for Alaska wildfires is closing out in dramatic fashion with a late-season blaze that has burned homes and prompted evacuations in an Interior Alaska community.
Police blotter for Aug. 19
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
With almost all Alaska primary election day ballots counted, only a few races remain in question
Candidate withdrawals may complicate the bottom of the ballot in some statewide general election races.
The fears unbecoming of a retired Marine colonel
Unless Sen. Dan Sullivan suddenly finds his political spine, three new White House developments should help convince independent voters that it’s time to kick him out of Congress.
Juneau finalist for Haines police position withdraws application
The Haines Borough appeared as if it would have a new police officer patrolling the Chilkat Valley, pending a background check. But he withdrew his application soon after being announced as a finalist.
2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Southwest Alaska
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed in a small plane crash near the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska, the U.S. military said.
Haa Shagóoní robe-cutting celebrates completion of ceremonial Chilkat robe
‘We remain here among songs woven in the threads.’
Eager and anxious anticipation as Juneau’s first day of 2026-27 school year arrives
Some students return to familiar spaces and friends, others start classes in new buildings with new peers.
Surgery on assault victim who died likely to be key issue in case against two accused attackers
Prosecutor says Alfred Willis Torres Sr. died getting treatment necessitated by attack; defense attorney says ‘there's going to be incredible causation questions’ about how he died.
JDHS volleyball team set for season play
Crimson Bears will open 2026-27 campaign at home against Sitka Wolves.
Obituary: Stephen (Steve) Seymour
Stephen (Steve) Seymour, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at home in Juneau, Alaska, on July 19, 2026.
Elly Carpenter becomes Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout
Seventeen-year-old Elly Carpenter made history on Wednesday night when she was sworn in as Juneau’s first-ever female Eagle Scout.
Obituary: Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge
Elizabeth Doehne Tallmadge died Aug. 5, 2026, at the University of Washington Northgate Medical Center after losing a three-year battle with an extremely rare and aggressive form of inflammatory breast cancer. She was 36.
Cooking for Pleasure: Rockfish in a wine cream sauce
Ready to eat rockfish in a wine cream sauce. (Photo by Patty Schied) By Patty Schied Last week I was in the mood for some white fish but didn’t want it deep-fried. So I purchased some rockfish at a local store, sauteed it in some oil then made a luscious wine cream sauce to pour over it. A nice aspect of this recipe is that it takes only minutes, making it great for a weeknight dinner and one that…
Vote ‘yes’ in October
My career has been in water quality, split between chemistry lab work and field sampling, and water quality management for the state. I also did a stint on the Assembly and at some point I realized that my attraction to working in government was driven by the same curious part of me that led me to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public
Ribbon-cutting ceremony precedes the first day of school for 1st-12th grade.
Police blotter for Aug. 18
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DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown
Workers ‘replacing six anchor chains, stabilizing the terminal float, and repairing the damaged concrete abutment’