On Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day, loved ones remember Tracy Day
Monday night, advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous people gathered at Kaasei Healing Kootéeyaa, a totem pole created to be a space of healing from gender-based violence.
Juneau-based artist and author wins Pulitzer Prize for graphic memoir
Tessa Hulls spent close to 10 years writing — and drawing — what would become “Feeding Ghosts.”
Juneau Assembly moves forward with Telephone Hill demolition plan that would evict residents this fall
The move marks a major step toward breaking ground after years of planning. But, the city is asking for evictions before a developer has signed onto the project.
Mineral exploration company aims to offload mining project near Haines
The Palmer Project has long fueled debate over what a potential mine could mean for the local environment and economy.
Republicans Nancy Dahlstrom and Click Bishop are first to file for 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Bishop says he plans listening sessions with voters across the state before campaigning in earnest.
Mine near Wrangell prompts tribal concerns about Canadian mining regulations
The new owners of the Red Chris Mine in British Columbia hope to expand the copper and gold project, which is already bigger than Wrangell Island.
Whittier case poses a larger question: Why can’t these Americans vote?
People born in American Samoa aren’t citizens. An advocacy group says Whittier residents charged with illegal voting should challenge that on constitutional grounds.
Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget has a surplus — and that’s a sign of trouble
Committee leaders say they’ve created a ‘buffer’ against a huge expected deficit in 2026.
Lingít Word of the Week: Xíxch’ — Frog
This week’s word is xíxch’, which means frog.
Many Alaska families face political differences. A therapist discusses how to address them.
In a small town — especially one you can’t drive away from — it can feel like there’s no escaping the conflict.
Trump has buoyed hopes for an Alaska gasline. Is it enough to get it built?
President Donald Trump’s return has raised hopes for the 800-mile Alaska LNG pipeline project. But will the project make it over the finish line?
As others flee, one Juneau migrant family is hoping to stay amid federal uncertainty
Last month, along with thousands of other people across the country, the family got an email from the Trump Administration saying it was time for them to leave the United States.
Mendenhall River levee plaintiffs say they want compensation after judge blocks stop work order
After a judge denied a motion to halt construction on Stephen Bower’s property, the case enters a new phase with an additional plaintiff.
Bill to create tribally-run public schools progresses through Alaska Legislature
The bill would create and fund a pilot program for five tribally-run public schools in the state, but it still has a long way to go before becoming law.
Tlingit and Haida cancels food distribution due to federal funding cuts
A USDA notice to Tlingit and Haida said that the tribe’s community food distributions “no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.”
May Day protesters rally for workers’ rights outside the Alaska State Capitol
Hundreds of federal employees in Alaska have lost their jobs as the Trump Administration diminishes the federal workforce.
Alaska Senate committee drops proposed 2025 PFD to $1,000 per recipient, an inflation-adjusted low
If the committee figure becomes final, it would be the smallest dividend in state history, when adjusted for inflation.
Want to run for local office in Juneau? This upcoming workshop will show you how.
Six local seats are open for the Oct. 7 municipal election — three on the Juneau Assembly and three on the Juneau School District Board of Education.
Juneau’s child advocacy center holds Superhero Walk amid funding instability
Alaska’s child advocacy centers serve children who have experienced or witnessed abuse, but it’s unclear if the state will fill a $5.5 million funding gap.
An email from the federal government split a Juneau refugee family in half
Immigrants and refugees across the country are getting emails from the Trump Administration that say they have to leave the United States or face prosecution.