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Cruise ship employee arrested after stabbing multiple people aboard with scissors
Alaska Legislature rejects Dunleavy-nominated state school board member
Alaska House nears vote on big increase for public school maintenance statewide
Sports
Juneau School District coaches and advisors being released due to consolidation, will have to reapply for jobs
Preference will be given to “successful incumbents” and certified staff, according to district letter.
JDHS boys, girls soccer teams get shutout wins against TMHS
Crimson Bears boys’ 7-0 win on Thursday followed by girls’ 6-0 victory over Falcons on Friday.
On the Trails: Yellow-rumped warblers, white-fronted geese, and white-crowned sparrows
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for microplastics on Denali
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
Archie Young: A final road trip as Mt. Edgecumbe basketball coach and teacher retires after 25 years
All four Juneau high school soccer teams notch winning records during road trip north
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Twisting Scripture to suit themselves
Ever wonder why so many different people say so many different things about what the Bible means? You are not… Continue reading
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
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.”
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
Opinion: Alaska might as well embrace the past
One proposal to solve the impending energy shortage for Alaska’s population centers is to go back in time. To the… Continue reading
My Turn: Opportunity and time still exist to alter Juneau School District’s consolidation model
Letter: People seeking Saturday cruise ship ban sending unfriendly message to visitors
My Turn: Take time to reflect and reach out during Mental Health Awareness Month
My Turn: A call to action during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People month
Opinion: The Alaska Marine Highway System’s battered reputation
Most Read
Update: Man arrested for arson after fire in travel trailer destroys adjacent Mendenhall Valley home
Mill rate, land-use code rewrite, elevator at indoor field house among few public comments on proposed CBJ budget
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
Archie Young: A final road trip as Mt. Edgecumbe basketball coach and teacher retires after 25 years
Annual Maritime Festival to get a military salute with arrival of US Navy missile destroyer