News
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.
State awaits report, cost estimate on repairing Matanuska state ferry — and if it's worth the effort
Police calls for Saturday, April 27, 2024
Police calls for Friday, April 26, 2024
School board president says she won't run again at meeting where members assess their response to crisis
Police calls for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Sports
On the Trails: April jaunts
A walk at Fish Creek was productive, as it usually is. The marine side of the point was full of… Continue reading
Alaska's Indigenous teens emulate ancestors' Arctic survival skills at the Native Youth Olympics
The athletes filling a huge gym in Anchorage were ready to compete, cheering and stomping and high-fiving each other as… Continue reading
Neighbors
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
Annual Litter Free citywide cleanup on Saturday Saturday is set for Litter Free’s annual communitywide cleanup. People are encouraged to… Continue reading
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.”
Cooking for Pleasure: Secret to this chicken paprika is authentically fresh Hungarian spice
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
My Turn: School district budget revisions raise questions about revising consolidation decisions
I am responding to the Juneau News article (April 24, 2024): “The Juneau School District had a $9.5M projected deficit… Continue reading
Letter: Fond memories and a sad farewell to Thunder Mountain High School
My Turn: Exploring Juneau's wealth of trails as Walk Southeast begins
Opinion: The toxic debate about transgender care
Opinion: Huna Totem dock project inches forward while Assembly decisions await
My Turn: Set ANWR aside and President Biden is pro-Alaska
Most Read
The Juneau School District had a $9.5M projected deficit this year. It's now a $633,185 surplus. How is that possible?
Greg Weldon, husband of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon, killed in motorcycle accident Sunday morning
Ongoing Alaska Marine Highway woes are such that marketing to Lower 48 tourists is being scaled back
Long-term blueprint for downtown Juneau sent to Assembly after six years of work
JDHS ranks fourth, TMHS fifth among 64 Alaska high schools in U.S. News and World Report survey