Army Corps teases glacial outburst flood solution announcement as next flood looms
Officials say to expect a request for proposals, or RFP, this month that will solicit innovative solutions to drain Suicide Basin.
Alaska will now regulate its own hazardous waste
This makes Alaska the 49th state with an authorized hazardous waste program.
Juneau School District faces hiring challenges ahead of start to school year
The Juneau School District is slated to start the school year in 2 weeks with 10 open elementary teacher positions. School officials say this number represents a spike in teaching vacancies compared to other years.
Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates
Six of Alaska’s 17 gubernatorial candidates appeared in Juneau for a debate hosted by the Alaska Superintendents Association.
Eyes on Alaska’s Murkowski as confirmation vote nears for Trump attorney general pick
Murkowski’s vote could be pivotal, but she rebuffed all questions about how she’ll vote as a pack of reporters pursued her through the Senate Wednesday.
A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations
According to a proposed settlement, Duran Construction Company could also have to clean up the damage at its expense.
Future of Juneau Makerspace location in limbo as its building goes up for sale
The organization was notified the space was going up for sale several months ago. This isn’t the first time the Makerspace has had to move — it moved to its current location on Douglas in 2018 after outgrowing its original space in Lemon Creek.
Abandoned and derelict boats removed from waterways in three Southeast Alaska communities
The Metlakatla Indian Community is in the process of removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels from its waterways.
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
Six months pass since this Juneau man went missing
Junior Siufanua came to Juneau from Anchorage likely within the last year. Police have been in contact with a family member in the lower 48, who also doesn’t know where he is.
Low catches close Southeast commercial Dungeness crab season three weeks early
The amount of Dungeness crab fishermen caught at the beginning of the season was the lowest amount in over 30 years, Fish and Game said.
Early voting opens for Alaska’s 2026 primary election — here’s what to expect
A look at how to vote before Election Day and what to look for on the ballot
After two years empty, Juneau’s Marie Drake building will soon get new life
The city is preparing to relocate its Parks and Recreation facilities maintenance division from its current location at the Mount Jumbo gym on Douglas Island.
A women’s pro wrestling troupe in Fairbanks rings in a decade of bruises and bodyslams
“It’s a beautiful blend of performance, artistry, and athleticism,” a fan said. “And you get to scream a lot.”
First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature
The state House failed to pass a compromise bill earlier this month, during the second special session of 2026, after Dunleavy threatened to veto it.
New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures fast federal permitting process
The proposed mine is drawing scrutiny from some Juneau residents who say it could turn “out the road” into an industrial zone.
Federal agents detain a fifth Juneau man for immigration purposes
This is the sixth person held at Lemon Creek under a federal custody hold for immigration purposes since October.
Alaskans face August vote on ending unlimited campaign donations
Alaska has allowed individuals to contribute unlimited sums to candidates since a federal appeals court struck down the state’s limits in 2021 as unconstitutionally low.
Southeast State Fair brings the sound of music — and chainsaws — to Haines fairgrounds
The small ensemble was one of many that came to town for the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Aside from the near-constant music, the big draw on Saturday was a logging show.
Alaska providers say childcare gap is growing
Alaska childcare providers say state and federal funding to support programs is insufficient — and that rising costs mean they are able to offer less and less.