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Update: Man arrested for arson after fire in travel trailer destroys adjacent Mendenhall Valley home
Annual Maritime Festival to get a military salute with arrival of US Navy missile destroyer
In final judgment, judge blocks Alaska correspondence provisions, keeps current rules through June
Peltola declines to vote for Arctic drilling bill she previously supported, citing fish policy
This year’s Juneau Jazz and Classics festival is stretching out
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for microplastics on Denali
Two college students will soon be stuffing snow from the slopes of Alaska’s highest mountain into Nalgene bottles. Their goal… Continue reading
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
All-state selection Lockhart to hoop at Edmonds, Polasky at St. Olaf.
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
On the Trails: April jaunts
Alaska’s Indigenous teens emulate ancestors’ Arctic survival skills at the Native Youth Olympics
Season full of ups and downs ends about average for Eaglecrest Ski Area
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Twisting Scripture to suit themselves rather than God?
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
My Turn: Take time to reflect and reach out during Mental Health Awareness Month
Upon reflection of growing up in the household that I did, I want to be mad at my father for… Continue reading
My Turn: A call to action during Missing and Murdered Indigenous People month
Opinion: The Alaska Marine Highway System’s battered reputation
An explanation and apologies for failed Assembly resolution calling for bilateral peace agreement
My Turn: Juneau School District repositioned for the future
My Turn: School district budget revisions raise questions about revising consolidation decisions
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State awaits report, cost estimate on repairing Matanuska state ferry — and if it’s worth the effort
My Turn: School district budget revisions raise questions about revising consolidation decisions
School board president says she won’t run again at meeting where members assess their response to crisis
Here’s what happening for First Friday in May
Letter: Fond memories and a sad farewell to Thunder Mountain High School