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Donations and volunteers needed for St. Vincent de Paul’s Thanksgiving Basket program
St. Vincent de Paul in Juneau is preparing Thanksgiving food baskets for families and is seeking donations and volunteers. Each basket includes a turkey and traditional meal items such as pie, canned vegetables, yams…
Bipartisan majority in Alaska Senate set to shrink after Republicans depart
Three Republican senators are leaving Alaska’s bipartisan Senate coalition to join an all-GOP minority caucus, reducing the coalition from 14 members to 11 when lawmakers convene in Juneau next year. The new majority is…
New Alaska sleep clinic brings virtual care to Juneau residents
Quiet Sky Sleep Clinic has begun offering virtual appointments to patients across Alaska, including Juneau residents seeking care for insomnia, sleep apnea and other disorders. Founded by nurse practitioner Esther…
41 Juneau seniors offered scholarships as UAS grants restored
The University of Alaska Southeast has restored three federal grants, offering $615,000 in scholarships to 41 Juneau high school seniors. The funding will support students pursuing higher education and returns grant…
MY TURN: Fair elections are more important than ever in Alaska
An Alaska voter living in South Africa argues that fair elections and accessible voting procedures are especially important as midterm results remain undecided. The writer says allegations of political dirty tricks have…
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Juneau Assembly to vote on city-wide e-motorcycle regulations on Monday
The Juneau Assembly is scheduled to vote Monday on regulations for electric motorcycles across the city. The proposal would establish rules for their use within Juneau. The vote is upcoming, so no decision has yet been…
New Medicare rules could put some Juneau residents’ coverage at risk
Some Medicare recipients in Southeast Alaska could lose coverage as soon as Feb. 1 if they do not verify their citizenship or immigration status under new federal eligibility rules. The Social Security Administration…
Juneau School Board adopts 2027 strategic plan, fiscal budget
The Juneau School District Board of Education adopted performance metrics for its 2026–2031 strategic plan and discussed the fiscal 2027 operating budget and a six-year capital improvement plan at its November 10…
Who would answer emergency calls at Goldbelt’s cruise port?
A proposed Goldbelt Aaní cruise port on West Douglas Island near Juneau could bring thousands of visitors to an area without planned emergency services and supporting infrastructure. The development has raised questions…
Rie Muñoz Gallery in Juneau to close after nearly 50 years
The Rie Muñoz Gallery in Juneau is closing after 49 years as the family-run business shifts to an online model. The gallery, which opened in the Valentine Building in 1977, has served as a shop and exhibition space for…
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Alaska judge rules a request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race is ‘not reasonable’
An Alaska judge ruled Wednesday that Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign cannot obtain a list of absentee voters whose ballots were rejected, calling the request unreasonable amid the ongoing count. The campaign said it…
Alaska judge rules a request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race is 'not reasonable'
An Alaska judge ruled Wednesday that Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign could not reasonably obtain a list of voters whose absentee ballots were rejected, citing the time pressure on election officials. The campaign sued…
Dunleavy pushes for data centers to come to Alaska as he prepares to leave office
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced the formation of a new public corporation aimed at attracting data centers to the state. As he prepares to leave office in less than a month, the administration also…
Judge rules request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race 'not reasonable'
An Alaska judge ruled Wednesday that Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign cannot reasonably obtain a list of absentee voters whose ballots were rejected, citing the time pressure on election officials. Ballots are still being…
OPINION: The guy needs to retake high school math
The Alaska Senate race remains undecided as election officials continue counting absentee and early ballots, with additional ballots due by Nov. 18. As of Monday morning, Democratic challenger Mary Peltola led…
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Medicare drug premiums jump for some Juneau residents in 2027
Some Juneau Medicare beneficiaries will face sharply higher prescription drug premiums in 2027. The monthly cost of UnitedHealthcare’s AARP Medicare Rx Preferred plan is set to rise from $100.20 to $191.50, an annual…
Glacier Highway lighting plan takes step forward with drilling
Alaska transportation crews have begun preliminary ground testing for planned streetlights along about 1.3 miles of Glacier Highway in Juneau. Drilling is scheduled through Nov. 20 between Jensine Street and Fritz Cove…
More Dan J. Sullivan voters rank Peltola over Sen. Sullivan, preliminary data shows
Preliminary ranked-choice voting data show that voters who chose Republican Senate challenger Dan J. Sullivan first were nearly twice as likely to rank Democrat Mary Peltola second as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. About…
Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska's Senate race
A judge in Alaska is weighing a lawsuit by Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign seeking a list of absentee voters whose ballots were rejected, along with the reasons for rejection. The campaign says it wants to ensure…
Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots
An Alaska state judge said he expects to rule quickly on a lawsuit by U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign seeking information about rejected absentee ballots. The campaign says it wants the reasons for the…
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Several races for Alaska Legislature are too close to call in early results
A dozen Alaska legislative races remain too close to call after another batch of election results added about 30,000 ballots to the count. Republicans continue to trail Democrats in two Anchorage House contests, while…
U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Storis visits Juneau, captain reflects on Arctic security voyage
The U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Storis visited its future homeport of Juneau after a 4.5-month Arctic deployment. Captain Corey Kerns said the mission focused on enforcing U.S. sovereignty and monitoring foreign…
Alaska legislators tasked with assessing education funding call for new study in draft report
A legislative task force in Alaska has released a draft report recommending an independent adequacy study to evaluate the state's public school funding formula. While the report defines the requirements for an adequate…
Judge weighs lawsuit over absentee ballot data in Alaska Senate race
An Alaska state judge said Tuesday he expects to rule quickly on a lawsuit filed by Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign. The suit seeks access to a list of absentee voters whose ballots were rejected in…
Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska's US Senate race
An Alaska judge said he expects to decide quickly on a lawsuit by Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign seeking information about absentee ballots rejected in the closely watched race. The campaign says it…
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How to observe Veterans Day in Juneau
Juneau will hold several Veterans Day observances on Wednesday, Nov. 11, including an 11 a.m. ceremony and luncheon hosted by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes and Southeast Alaska Native…
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, giving its clinicians access to Mayo specialists and digital medical resources. Under the collaboration, SEARHC physicians and…
Kreiss-Tomkins grows his lead in Alaska governor’s race
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has extended his lead in the Alaska gubernatorial race following the latest update from election officials. Approximately 5,000 additional ballots were processed and counted on Monday…
Juneau snow sports enthusiasts undaunted by low-snow El Niño predictions
Juneau skiers are preparing for winter despite forecasts of low snowfall linked to a strong El Niño. At the city’s annual ski swap, enthusiasts said they remain optimistic about getting days on the slopes at Eaglecrest…