Alaska’s minimum wage workers will see two pay raises in 2024, starting with an 18-cent increase to $11.91 per hour on January 1. A more significant boost follows on July 1, raising the rate to $13 an hour as part of a new ballot measure approved this year.The measure also establishes future increases: $14 in[...]

A recount is set for Alaska’s Ballot Measure 2, which sought to repeal the state’s open primary and ranked choice voting system. The measure narrowly failed in the November 5 election by just 664 votes, falling within the margin that requires a state-funded recount.The Alaska Republican Party plans to formally request the review after results[...]

The Alaska House majority caucus has outlined its legislative priorities, focusing on stable school funding, energy needs, public employee retirement reform, and a balanced budget.The caucus, comprising 14 Democrats, five independents, and two Republicans, holds the minimum 21 seats needed for a majority. Former Representative Chuck Kopp, one of the Republican members, will serve as[...]

Alaska’s 2024 commercial salmon harvest was one of the lowest in history, with just 101.2 million fish caught, less than half the 232.2 million from the previous year. The catch, valued at $304 million, represents the lowest inflation-adjusted earnings since 1975. Additionally, the harvest’s weight—450 million pounds—was the smallest since record-keeping began in 1985.The poor[...]

For the first time, women will hold the majority of seats in Alaska’s House of Representatives, with 21 out of 40 members being women, according to unofficial election results. This milestone increases women’s representation in the Alaska Legislature to 43%, surpassing the previous record of 23 women lawmakers in 2019.The state Senate will include five[...]

Alaska voters have upheld the state’s open primary and ranked choice voting system by a narrow margin of 664 votes. Meanwhile, Republican Nick Begich has defeated Democratic Representative Mary Peltola in the U.S. House race, ending her historic tenure as Alaska's first Democratic House member since 1972. Begich secured over 164,000 votes, finishing more than[...]

The race over Alaska’s voting system is tightening, with votes to retain the system leading by just 45—a sharp drop from the 192-vote margin reported Monday. The razor-thin difference, just over 0.01% of votes counted, could lead to a recount after results are certified on November 30. Another 5,800 ballots are set to be counted[...]

For the first time since Election Day, votes against repealing Alaska's ranked-choice voting system now lead by 192 votes. With roughly 5,100 ballots left, trends suggest the current system will remain for at least two more years. The margin is razor-thin, under 0.1%, and recounts can be requested by December 5 following certification on November[...]

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. House, joining the Senate majority and President-elect Donald Trump to cement GOP power. With this majority, Republican leaders plan to advance Trump’s vision, including tax cuts and stricter immigration policies.In Alaska, final election results remain pending, including for the state’s lone U.S. House seat. Ballot Measure 2, which[...]

Alaska officials added over 8,500 ballots to the statewide count on Wednesday, but no changes occurred in race leaders. The additional ballots continue to narrow the lead for “yes” votes on Ballot Measure 2, which would repeal Alaska’s ranked-choice voting and open primary system. Meanwhile, U.S. House candidate Nick Begich holds a lead over Rep.[...]

With fewer than 20 races left to call, control of the U.S. House remains undecided. In Alaska’s lone House seat race, Republican Nick Begich holds a narrow lead over Democrat Mary Peltola. Thousands of absentee, early, and questioned ballots are still being counted, with more results expected by Nov. 15 and Nov. 20. Ranked-choice voting[...]

The Alaska Division of Elections processed an additional 677 votes from rural precincts, narrowing the number of uncounted areas to four. No race leaders shifted, but the ballot measure to repeal ranked-choice voting is now closer, with “yes” votes leading by just over 4,000 out of nearly 247,000 total votes. On Nov. 12, Alaska will[...]

Today, Alaskans will vote for president, a U.S. House representative, and state legislature seats, while also deciding on two ballot measures. Ballot Measure 1 would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and provide sick leave. Ballot Measure 2 seeks to repeal the ranked-choice voting and open primary system. Voters need identification and have[...]

With Election Day close, Juneau voters are casting ballots in record numbers, deciding on Alaska’s U.S. House seat, ranked-choice voting, and a minimum wage increase. The House race between Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich is highly competitive, though Juneau has seen limited direct outreach. Over 80,000 ballots have been cast statewide, and Juneau’s[...]

Alaska state troopers Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff have been indicted by a grand jury in Kenai on first-degree assault charges. The charges stem from an incident where they allegedly caused severe injuries to a man they misidentified as having an outstanding arrest warrant. Initially charged with fourth-degree assault in August, the charges were upgraded[...]

Alaska voters head to the polls on November 5 to select their preferred presidential candidate and decide on the U.S. House race. Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola faces Republican Nick Begich in a contest that could affect the Republican House majority. If no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, ranked-choice voting will determine the winner.[...]

A pedestrian accident on Douglas Highway in Juneau early yesterday involved a 69-year-old woman driving a red Honda CRV and a 61-year-old male pedestrian, who was critically injured and transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital. Both lanes near Cordova Street were closed for two hours as police and rescue teams responded. The Juneau Police Department’s Major[...]

The IRS announced disaster tax relief for Juneau residents and businesses impacted by the Mendenhall Glacier flood. Taxpayers have until May 1, 2025, to file federal tax returns and make payments. Relief is automatic for those with IRS-registered addresses in the disaster area, but those outside it must contact the IRS. Uninsured losses from the[...]

Through Thursday, early voting in Alaska reached 20,001 ballots, with the pace ahead of both 2020 and 2022 turnout. Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher reported that 9,882 Alaskans voted in person within the first two days, marking a faster rate than previous years. Currently, Republicans account for 37% of early voters, even though they[...]

President Joe Biden will formally apologize on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in forcibly assimilating Indigenous children through boarding schools, a system where thousands suffered abuse and loss of cultural identity. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who spearheaded an investigation into these schools, will join him in Arizona for this historic address. The investigation documented[...]

Federal prosecutors in Anchorage have requested that a man's 2019 assault conviction be vacated due to a conflict of interest involving U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred and Prosecutor Karen Vandergaw. The two were involved in a relationship during the trial of Johnny-Lee Preston Burk, who was convicted of assaulting federal officials. Prosecutors are now[...]

Alaska Native educators have developed reading standards for the state’s 23 official Native languages, presented to the Board of Education on October 9. If adopted, these standards will fulfill the state's reading requirements while emphasizing cultural literacy and oral traditions. The standards, created with the support of Sealaska Heritage Institute, aim to integrate Alaska Native[...]

Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich debated in Anchorage, touching on issues like Alaska’s economy, transgender athletes, and ranked choice voting. Begich criticized Peltola’s stance on oil drilling and voiced support for banning transgender women from women’s sports, while Peltola emphasized her bipartisan work. The two also debated ranked choice voting, with Peltola[...]

Juneau facing more flooding due to another glacial release, a number of trees and debris have been reported in the river and have may washed downstream into Stephen's Passage. some homes along view drive may have up to 3 feet of water in their yards, At 3am it was down to 8.67 feet as of 4:13 this[...]

Early voting for Alaska's election begins on Monday, October 21, with the deadline to request absentee ballots approaching. Voters will rank their choices for president, U.S. House, and state races. They will also vote on two statewide ballot measures:Ballot Measure 1: Proposes raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027 and adding[...]

The Alaska Division of Elections has discontinued its ballot dropbox program, requiring absentee voters to either mail ballots with $1.46 postage or drop them off at election offices across the state. Absentee ballots need to be postmarked by Election Day, but voters are encouraged to mail them early to ensure timely processing.A recent report shows[...]

Nearly 18 months after a fatal collision on Egan Drive, 57-year-old Patrick Dealexandro has been arrested on charges including manslaughter and DUI. The incident involved a truck crossing over a median and hitting a turning car, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old Juneau resident. Dealexandro is currently held on $30,000 bail, with his next[...]

The Legislative Affairs Agency is considering implementing a new security screening system at the Alaska Capitol, similar to airport checkpoints. The plan would involve hiring a private firm to screen visitors and incoming packages. The proposal, still awaiting approval, will be discussed by the Legislative Council on Dec. 12.On Indigenous Peoples Day, Native communities across[...]

The Elders and Youth Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will bring thousands to Anchorage this week. The events feature discussions on culture, land stewardship, and issues facing Alaska Natives, including subsistence rights and voting access.Alaska, the first state to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, joins 12 others in honoring Indigenous heritage[...]

In this episode of Local First News, we report on the pressing issues impacting Alaska. Alaskans face significant economic and environmental challenges, from the $1.8 billion hit to the seafood industry and new tariffs for cruise passengers in Haines to over 400 earthquakes rattling the state. But first, we will update you on a potential[...]

In this episode of Local First News, we report on he latest from Juneau’s municipal election, where voter turnout has surpassed last year's numbers. We also bring you a breakdown of key measures, including updates on local bond initiatives and the outcome of the controversial "Ship-Free Saturday" proposition. Plus, the Juneau Huskies dominate the field[...]

In Juneau's recent election, 60% of voters rejected Proposition 2, which aimed to ban cruise ships on Saturdays. Opponents spent $600,000 to defeat the measure, with significant support from local businesses and large cruise companies like Disney. Supporters raised less than $1,000.Alaska residents have until Sunday, October 6, to register to vote for the November[...]

A Kodiak-based pollock trawler's accidental catch of 2,000 king salmon has led to the closure of a Gulf of Alaska fishery, causing layoffs and stranding $9 million worth of pollock. The closure is expected to cost millions in lost revenue and tax dollars.CBJ presented its first phase of a flood mitigation plan, which includes heavy-duty[...]

With 23% of ballots counted, the "Ship-Free Saturdays" proposition is failing, while propositions one and three, regarding funding for city projects, are passing. The recall bids for Board of Education members are failing, and Mayor Beth Weldon is leading her re-election bid with 60% of the vote. Full results will be updated Friday.Investigators with the[...]

Today is Election Day in Juneau, with ballots needing to be postmarked by today or submitted in person by 8 PM at designated drop boxes. In-person voting centers at City Hall and the Mendenhall Valley Library are available for those needing assistance or preferring to vote in person. The ballot includes the mayoral race, assembly[...]

Alaska ranks fourth in the nation for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. To address the crisis, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 151 into law on September 3. The law, effective January 1, creates a commission to review unsolved cases and mandates cultural training for new officers. It also requires an assessment of[...]

A group opposing the initiative to ban cruise ships from Juneau on Saturdays has raised more than $300,000. Major donations include $75,000 from a Norwegian Cruise Line affiliate and Westmark Hotels, among others. The anti-initiative campaign is being managed by Anchorage-based firm Thompson & Co.Alaska is holding public hearings ahead of November's vote on two[...]

Alaska saw the largest drop in life expectancy in the U.S. in 2021, falling from 76.6 to 74.5 years, largely due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses. While life expectancy has since risen to 77.2 years in 2023, it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Overdoses and accidents were significant factors, with cancer and heart disease remaining top[...]

Over the past two months, crews have cleared more than 700 tons of debris from areas affected by the Mendenhall flood. As flood-damaged debris has decreased, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) announced that Monday, September 30, will be the final day for routine debris collection. Residents should move any remaining flood-related waste to[...]

During a town hall in Flint, Michigan, former President Donald Trump mixed up Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) with Afghanistan’s Bagram air base while discussing his energy policies. Trump inaccurately claimed ANWR held oil reserves comparable to Saudi Arabia’s, though ANWR’s recoverable reserves are much smaller. The former president's confusion drew criticism, including remarks[...]

The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a Republican plan to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding for six months. The plan includes a controversial voter ID rule that would require proof of citizenship for federal elections. Alaska’s Congresswoman Mary Peltola opposes the six-month extension, preferring a shorter plan through December. The outcome[...]

The Juneau School District alerted parents on Sunday night about a school shooting threat circulating on social media, though authorities do not believe it to be credible. The threat, shared among local students, involves pulling a fire alarm and shooting outside a school, but it is not directed at any specific individual. Increased police presence[...]

Juneau started mailing ballots for the 2024 municipal election yesterday. Voters will decide on three propositions, two recalls, mayoral and assembly seats, and Board of Education members. Ballots must be postmarked by October 1 and received before election certification on October 15. Drop boxes are now open at five locations around town. August inflation reached its[...]

In Alaska’s U.S. House race, Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich share similar views on economic issues but clash over abortion rights. Begich supports a federal ban after the 12th week of pregnancy and opposes public funding for infertility treatments and abortion services beyond the Hyde Amendment. Peltola, however, supports abortion rights and public[...]

The Juneau Police Department has released bodycam footage from a July 15th incident where officers fatally shot Steven Kissack, a 35-year-old homeless man. The footage shows a tense encounter lasting several minutes, with officers repeatedly asking Kissack to drop his knife before the situation escalated. The Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions has cleared the officers[...]

The water level in Suicide Basin is rising quickly after the recent Mendenhall River flood, potentially posing another risk to Juneau. City officials are working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service to monitor the situation and plan flood mitigation efforts. Eric Hafner, currently imprisoned for threatening public officials, will appear on[...]

A Seward man, Matthew Stanley, was arrested after threatening to bomb and shoot Governor Dunleavy over a wage dispute. Federal authorities charged Stanley with identity theft and making terroristic threats. The Juneau Police Department postponed the release of bodycam footage from the July shooting of Steven Kissack, a homeless man, until the state’s investigation concludes. Alaska’s[...]

Emergency overdose kits, including naloxone, are being distributed to Alaska schools as part of a law aimed at combating the opioid crisis. Signed by Governor Dunleavy, the measure ensures that schools have life-saving tools on hand, particularly in rural areas where access to medical services is limited. Governor Dunleavy vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have[...]

Faculty at the University of Alaska have reported missing paychecks, with some employees seeing $0 scheduled for their upcoming payments. The issue, possibly linked to HR understaffing, surfaced as union contract negotiations continue. The university is working to resolve the problem before the next payday.A recently enacted Alaska law will expand eligibility for food stamps[...]

As Mendenhall River flood recovery continues, CBJ will begin collecting disaster debris by request starting September 4. Residents should bag and move debris to the right-of-way and email their address to floodresponse@juneau.gov when ready for collection. Demand for debris collection has decreased, but several homes are still in the process of removing damaged items. The latest[...]

Residents in Sitka have been without internet service for five days due to a break in an underwater fiber optic cable. A repair ship from Seattle is expected to arrive by the end of the week, but repairs could take up to six days. While voice and text services have been restored, internet, TV, and[...]

This fall, Alaskans will have the chance to weigh in on some major issues when they head to the polls. More than 140 ballot measures will be up for a vote in 41 states, including Alaska. In Southeast Alaska, sport anglers hoping to catch king salmon will have to wait a month before they can keep[...]

Updating the Ketchikan landslide, officials are still figuring out what’s safe and what’s not and trying to assess future risk factors.  On Friday, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom withdrew from the race for Alaska’s U.S. House seat after finishing third in the early results of the statewide primary election.The Biden administration and Secretary of the Interior[...]

There was a secondary landslide in Ketchikan.  In a social media post, the police department asked residents to avoid the area of Copper Ridge Road near the secondary landslide for the remainder of the evening yesterday Two small companies, BlueCrest Energy and HEX, are stepping up to help fill a looming shortfall in Alaska's natural gas[...]

Ketchikan experienced a devastating landslide on Sunday, Local First News is keeping you up to date as the situation unfolds.In just over two weeks, ballots for the upcoming October 1st CBJ municipal election will be mailed to all registered Juneau voters.If you're flying out of Juneau be aware an apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones, email[...]

In this episode of Local First News, we cover the latest developments in Alaska's primary election, focusing on the U.S. House of Representatives race. As Alaskans head to the polls, we highlight the key candidates, including incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican contenders Nancy Dahlstrom and Nick Begich. We also discuss the financial dynamics shaping[...]

In today's episode of Local First News, we cover the final day of in-person early voting at the State Office Building as Juneau prepares for tomorrow’s primary election. We also discuss how Alaska's Division of Elections is tackling past ballot-counting issues with a new tracking system. Other stories include a major drug arrest at Juneau[...]

Thursday morning saw the streets around Juneau-Douglas High School: bustling with activity as the Juneau School District kicked off the new school year. For the first time in 16 years, all high school students in Juneau are now under one roof, following the consolidation of Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School. The Thunder[...]

Ten disabled Alaskans have filed a class-action lawsuit against the state and a former private guardian, accusing him of financial abuse and neglect. The lawsuit also implicates state officials for failing to protect the vulnerable individuals under his care. With Alaska’s primary election approaching, Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola maintains a significant fundraising advantage over her[...]

Support is now available for those affected by the August 6th Mendenhall River flood in Juneau. The Red Cross has opened disaster assistance intake at their Lemon Creek office, located at 5636 Glacier Highway. Additionally, the State of Alaska will open two in-person Disaster Assistance Centers starting Wednesday, August 14th.Voter turnout for Alaska’s August 20[...]

The Golden North Salmon Derby happened this weekend it is a beloved summer tradition in Juneau that has been bringing the community together since 1947. Over the weekend, families, fishing enthusiasts, and even those just wanting to support a good cause take to the waters in pursuit of King and Coho salmon.The City and Borough[...]

Emily Wright has been selected as Juneau's new Municipal Attorney, effective August 26. Wright, currently CBJ Assistant Attorney, will succeed Robert Palmer. The Assembly will formally appoint her at a Special Meeting on August 7. Wright has served as an Assistant Attorney for nearly five years and is recognized for her legal skills and strong[...]

 Early voting has started for Alaska's August 20 primary election. Voters can cast ballots at various polling stations until August 19. Absentee ballots are available, with deadlines for mailing and downloading set for August 10 and 19, respectively.Twelve candidates are competing for Alaska’s U.S. House seat in the upcoming primary. They provided their views on[...]

 A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior highlights the impact of forced assimilation of American Indian and Alaska Native children through federal boarding schools. The report recommends steps for healing, including acknowledging the harm, investing in community-driven efforts, and returning remains of deceased children. Alaska lawmakers support further investigations and healing initiatives.The[...]

On this episode of Local First News... Alaska’s upcoming primary elections will be the first under a new open primary system, allowing voters to choose any candidate regardless of party. Early and absentee voting starts August 5, with the final results expected by September 1. Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed five bills passed after the legislative session’s midnight[...]

In this episode of Local First News: Alaska's Permanent Fund Crisis - Financial documents reveal a potential budget crisis as the state faces a shortfall in its Permanent Fund. We'll explore what this means for Alaska's future revenue and services. Kids' Online Safety Legislation - The U.S. Senate has passed a significant update to online safety[...]

A new investigation reveals that at least 973 Native American children died in abusive U.S. government boarding schools. The Interior Department calls for an official apology and recommends investing in programs to support Native American communities and heal from these traumas.Supporters of Alaska’s ranked choice voting system are asking the state Supreme Court to block[...]

Alaska is on the brink of a historic shift with the possibility of having a majority female Supreme Court for the first time ever. The Alaska Judicial Council has announced seven female attorneys are in the running to replace Chief Justice Peter Maassen, who will retire in 2025. This change could see Governor Mike Dunleavy[...]

Temperatures in Interior Alaska and northwest Canada are pleasant this July, but climate change is having severe effects. Over 60% of Alaskan Gwich’in forest lands have burned in the past decade, contributing to permafrost melt and economic and health issues.A cyanide spill at a gold mine in the Yukon Territory has worried Alaska salmon advocates.[...]

 Discover the implications of the historic joint patrol by Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska, raising concerns for U.S. defense and international security.Learn about Alaska’s new law prohibiting harmful PFAS chemicals in firefighting foams, a significant move to protect public health and the environment.Get the latest details on the scenic Juneau Marathon and Half Marathon,[...]

 In international waters near Alaska, U.S. and Canadian fighter jets responded to a significant airspace event involving Chinese and Russian military planes. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed the incident but assured that it did not pose an immediate threat. With increased military activity in the region, NORAD remains vigilant.The National Republican Congressional[...]

First, we discuss the tragic shooting of Steven Kissack, a well-known figure in Juneau experiencing homelessness. On July 15th, Kissack was shot and killed by police after a tense standoff. We recap the Juneau Police Department’s press release and the ongoing investigation by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.Next, we turn our attention to Alaska’s political[...]

 In a dramatic shift just months before the election, President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris is quickly securing support from key Democratic figures and preparing for a high-stakes campaign against Donald Trump.The search continues for a Beechcraft Bonanza that vanished over Southeast[...]

A major technology outage is disrupting 911 and non-emergency call centers across the U.S. Alaska State Troopers report significant issues with emergency call systems statewide. Anchorage police confirm 911 is still operational, but alternative numbers are available for affected areas. The outage is linked to a global disruption affecting Microsoft services, impacting flights, banks, and[...]

In today's episode, we cover breaking news on former President Donald Trump, who is reportedly "fine" after an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. We'll provide details on the incident, the investigation into the assailant, and the swift actions of law enforcement.Next, we discuss a new poll on KINY's website regarding the "ship-free[...]

In this episode of Local First News, we cover significant updates affecting Alaska. Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed a comprehensive crime bill aimed at reducing opioid overdoses and enhancing public safety. We also examine new pay transparency laws enacted by several states to address gender and racial wage gaps. Additionally, we report on federal grants[...]

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter patrolling the Bering Sea recently encountered several Chinese military ships in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone near the Aleutian Islands. This marks another instance of Chinese naval presence in the areaA Pennsylvania woman lost her life after a guided river raft overturned on the Klutina River near Copper Center. We[...]

According to a new survey by the Alaska Small Business Development Center, inflation, operating costs, and workforce shortages are the top issues for small businesses in Alaska. We discuss the findings and how local companies to cope with these ongoing challenges. Following a budget boost, dozens of previously cut positions in the Juneau School District are[...]

 U.S. District Judge Joshua Kindred has resigned following a series of violations, including maintaining a hostile workplace, engaging in a "sexualized relationship" with a clerk, and lying about it to a senior judge and investigators. This story uncovers the findings of a special committee and the implications of Kindred's actions.Matthew Stanley, a 22-year-old from Seward,[...]

Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced a surprise increase in this year's Permanent Fund Dividend for Alaskans, now set at $1,718, up from $1,655. This adjustment follows contentious debates in the Legislature and mixed reactions from Anchorage residents on its impact amidst high living costs.In environmental news, Australian company Santos plans to develop the Pikka oil[...]

 Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska has vetoed $10 million intended for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, citing the need for a more detailed plan. Despite the setback, discussions suggest potential reconsideration in the next legislative session, amid challenges facing Alaska's seafood industry.The Juneau Assembly has unanimously approved two ballot measures totaling nearly $23 million for[...]

The seafood industry is grappling with global challenges, prompting calls for updated fisheries policies. Climate change and overfishing by foreign trawlers are straining Alaskan fishers, prompting Representative Mary Peltola to introduce the FISH Act aimed at bolstering resilience.Next, disappointment over budget vetoes affecting the Alaska Long Trail network. Governor Mike Dunleavy's cuts reduced funding for[...]

A serious accident on Glacier Highway near Fritz Cove Road leaves a 22-year-old cyclist from Washington state injured and prompts a temporary highway closure. We provide the latest details and updates from the Juneau Police Department.The Biden administration has denied the right-of-way permit for the Ambler Access Project in Northwest Alaska, citing significant environmental and[...]

The Supreme Court has reinstated Alaska's correspondence school program, allowing 23,000 homeschool students to continue using state funds for private school tuition. The case now returns to the Superior Court for further review.The Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping in public places, reversing a California ruling. This decision impacts many[...]

 President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in their first debate of the presidential campaign, clashing on issues such as immigration, the economy, climate change, and democracy. The debate was marked by personal attacks and heated exchanges, with reproductive rights and January 6th being major points of contention.Three U.S. government departments have[...]

 Randy Willard, 39, has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old family member, along with sending explicit images. Despite denials, a Juneau jury convicted him, leading to a lifetime as a registered sex offender.Darren Deacon's eligibility to run in House District 37 is under scrutiny by Alaska's Division of Elections.[...]

The Alaska Supreme Court will hear a case on Thursday about whether state-provided student allotments for homeschooling can be used for private or religious education. This follows an April ruling that deemed such use unconstitutional.Lawmakers scrutinized the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation during a Legislative Budget and Audit Committee hearing. Concerns were raised about the fund's[...]

The search for Christiana Watt, a 48-year-old Ketchikan resident, came to a tragic end. After being reported missing and extensive search efforts, her body was found in Ward Lake. Democratic Representative Mary Peltola is gearing up for a tough reelection campaign, focusing on fish conservation to connect with Alaskans amidst strong support for former President Donald[...]

We report on the recent death of Joshua Wade, an Alaska serial killer, in an Indiana prison. Wade, serving life sentences for multiple murders, was found unresponsive in his cell on June 14 and pronounced dead. We'll review his criminal history and the legal proceedings that followed his crimes.We examine the legal challenge against Alaska's[...]

A small plane crash into Crescent Lake near Moose Pass claimed the lives of Col. Mark “Tyson” Sletten, Director of Operations for the Alaskan Command, and Paul Kondrat of Utah. Rescue efforts by the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center are ongoing in the deep waters of Crescent Lake.An armed standoff in Anchorage concluded tragically after police[...]

Travis Clinton Felder has been convicted of Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree after a retrial. Felder assaulted his ex-girlfriend, C.V., in 2014 while under the influence of methamphetamine, an attack witnessed by their minor daughter. Felder will be resentenced in October 2024.Hundreds of Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida tribal[...]

In this episode of Local First News, we cover Representative Mary Peltola's introduction of the FISH Act, aimed at modernizing Alaska's fisheries management to address challenges such as overfishing and international competition. We also report on the U.S. Department of Justice's findings that the State of Alaska violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not[...]

Alaska has filed a Reply Brief challenging a recent court ruling declaring the state's correspondence study program unconstitutional, sparking concerns among parents. The state is urging the Alaska Supreme Court to overturn this decision, arguing procedural errors in the lower court's ruling.U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz have introduced the Deliver for Veterans Act[...]

In this episode of Local First News, Juneau Police alert the public about fake officer scams. An Anchorage Man was indicted for a fake bomb threat at a Federal Building, and the Forest Service is calling on all Alaskans to get creative and help decorate the Capital Christmas tree this year.

On today's episode of Local First News- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses key bills affecting the state, including initiatives to resolve the Exxon Valdez oil spill impact and support Alaska Native veterans.Monroe Catholic High School in Alaska files a lawsuit against the state's activities association over its basketball division placement, aiming for a[...]

 Alaska's legislative session saw significant changes with 20 new legislators joining the ranks. Ranked Choice Voting played a crucial role, offering more options to voters and influencing outcomes like Lisa Murkowski's successful write-in campaign. The state's shift towards moderation is evident with bipartisan coalitions forming amid debates on election systems. Environmental groups are urging the U.S.[...]

 An Anchorage Superior Court judge has made a significant ruling in favor of a proposed ballot measure that aims to revert Alaska’s elections system to its pre-2020 format. Discover the details of the ruling, the ongoing legal challenges, and what this means for voters come November.Alaska ranks low in public health quality and healthcare access.[...]

Alaska, along with several states, is challenging a recent U.S. Department of Interior rule that could impact the state's authority over surface coal mining regulation. Attorney General Treg Taylor and Commissioner John Boyle expressed concerns about the rule's implications and are seeking to nullify it. Rising ocean temperatures are threatening jobs and businesses in the ocean[...]

In Anchorage, a grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Kaleb Bourdukofsky on serious charges related to a recent homicide. Bourdukofsky faces counts of Murder in the First Degree and Murder in the Second Degree for the death of 25-year-old Diego Joe. Additionally, he has been indicted for various other charges, including Misconduct Involving Weapons and Assault.[...]

Residents of Alaska's largest city are on edge after a series of police-involved shootings, raising questions about transparency and accountability in law enforcement. Anchorage Police Chief-designee Bianca Cross has the authority to release body camera footage from these incidents, but plans to withhold it until investigations conclude, sparking calls for immediate transparency from community members[...]

An Arizona man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl pills into Alaska. Odarious Shaw, aged 25, orchestrated the distribution of hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to Alaska over six months, with shipments ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 pills per delivery. Investigations revealed his operation involved shipping pills from Arizona[...]

Celebration returns today! The cultural extravaganza, organized by the Sealaska Heritage Institute, kicks off its 21st edition in Juneau. From traditional dance performances to Native food contests, Celebration promises an immersive experience for attendees. Tune in to learn more about this vibrant event celebrating indigenous cultures.Juneau imposes strict limits on cruise ship passengers In a[...]

Story 1: Healthcare Challenges in AlaskaAlaska's unique geographic and demographic makeup presents significant challenges for healthcare delivery. With vast distances, extreme weather, and sparse populations, accessing healthcare can be a daunting task for many Alaskans. Despite these hurdles, the healthcare system in Alaska operates through a blend of public and private options, emphasizing teamwork to[...]

A climber from Malaysia, stranded for three days near the summit of North America's tallest mountain, has been rescued, but his partner is dead. Officials say after days of cloudy, windy conditions, personnel were able to rescue the surviving climber at 19,600 feet on Denali. He had been holed up in a snow cave with[...]

Denali Climbers in Crisis: Efforts to rescue two hypothermic climbers stranded at 19,600 feet on Denali continue to be hampered by severe weather. The climbers, part of a Malaysian team, have been in a snow cave since Tuesday night, dealing with exhaustion and hypothermia. Despite communication challenges, rescue teams remain on standby, waiting for conditions[...]

As KINY marks its 89th anniversary today, the station’s rich history echoes the evolution of broadcasting and the enduring spirit of Juneau. Since its establishment in 1935, KINY has remained a pillar of the community, offering news, entertainment, and a platform for local voices.Beginning its broadcast on May 30, 1935, amidst the challenges of the[...]

Alaska’s new election system, featuring open primaries and ranked-choice voting, debuted in 2022, helping elect the first Alaska Native to Congress. However, this system faces legal challenges from opponents aiming to repeal it. We'll explore how this change is inspiring other states like Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho, where voters are considering similar reforms to combat[...]

In this episode, we dive into the latest legal, environmental, and judicial news impacting Alaska.We start with the shocking story of Dugan Daniels, a fisherman from Southeast Alaska, who has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after admitting to directing the shooting of a sperm whale and falsifying sablefish catch records. Daniels faces fines,[...]

In our top story, major improvements on 10th Street will close the section between Egan Drive and Glacier Avenue starting Tuesday, June 4, until the project is complete. Construction is expected to last through the summer, focusing on resurfacing the roadway and upgrading sidewalks, streetlights, and vital water and sewer systems. Minor storm drain improvements[...]

On this episode of Local First News: Saving the Copper River Salmon: Join us as we explore NOAA's critical efforts to preserve the Copper River salmon. Learn about the challenges these fish face, the innovative strategies being employed to protect their populations, and the broader environmental implications of these efforts.Auke Man Triathlon Details: Get all[...]

In this episode of "Local First News," Grace Dumas brings you the latest updates and critical news from across the state. We begin with a report on a recent wildlife tragedy that has impacted our local ecosystem and the steps being taken to address the situation. Grace provides a detailed update on the unfortunate death[...]

In this episode, we celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week, highlighting the crucial roles EMS professionals play in our health and safety. We explore their diverse responsibilities and the vision for a future of data-driven, people-centered emergency services.We bring you breaking news from Alaska, starting with a tragic incident in Denali, where a solo climber was[...]

KINY'S Paul Wilson reports on Alaska’s cities and boroughs requiring the installation safety ladders usable by someone who falls into the water and 21-year-old Kayden Bryan McIntosh's murder of Cynthia Hoffman

Paul Wilson from Local First News reports on Sustainability, AI in elections and Alaskan's access to food stamps

Host Paul Wilson reports on the death of Rick Mackey on Monday, the winner of the 1983 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and 24-year-old Anthony Lee Herring pleaded guilty to the murder of Jaclyn Welcome, and assaults of several others, in the June 2021 shooting in downtown Anchorage.

Local First News's Grace Dumas reports on Perseverance Trail closure, and the PFD

Local First News's Grace Dumas, reports on Douglas Harbor Fire and Transgender Sports Ban Legislation

Grace Dumas with Local First Media Reports on Alaska lawmaker’s support  to investigate and document forced assimilation in boarding schools, the geomagnetic solar storm that took place over the weekend and Sealaska Heritage Institute’s new language revitalization online dictionary.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on updates in the legislature, World Migratory Bird Day, and a new dictionary released by Sealaska Heritage Institute. 

Hosts Grace Dumas and Jasz Garrett report on a cruise attack in Juneau, wood bison in Alaska, and an upcoming Wellness Fair. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas cover the UAS Commencement on Sunday, The Maritime Festival on Saturday, and the US Navy Band performing for the Spring Music Festival 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Thunder Mountain High School seniors signing their college letters of intent, Juneau's 14th annual Maritime festival happening tomorrow, and a hold through the end of the school year regarding a ruling invalidating two provisions of state law governing correspondence education. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on two fires in Juneau, an announcement from the Navy, an operating budget passed by the Senate, and cultural revitalization in both Sitka and Juneau. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on U.S. critical mineral projects eligible for DOE loan guarantees, Juneau's First Friday, and Juneau's Community Band. 

The USDA Forest Service has announced its first revision in over two decades to the forest plan guiding land management in the Tongass National Forest. We'll discuss the implications of these changes for both conservation efforts and local industries. On a community note, we cover the opening day of the Gastineau Channel Little League at[...]

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the state's budget, Tourism Best Management Practices, Litter Free Inc. and Senate Bill 151. 

Reporters Jasz Garrett and Grace Dumas report on school threats in Sitka, Juneau-based kayak maker Lou Logan's summer project and future uses for the Marie Drake and Floyd Dryden Middle School buildings.

Governor Mike Dunleavy joined Jordan Lewis on Action Line. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Governor Mike Dunleavy's appearance on Action Line, a plane crash near Fairbanks that's under investigation, and the Alaska Legislature. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas discuss the passing of Mayor Beth Weldon's husband, Senator Murkowski's response to the Biden Administration's block of the Ambler Road project, and the 54th anniversary of Earth Day 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report an update on the South Tongass fire, Monday night's Committee of the Whole meeting, and problems for Alaska Airlines passengers today. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas talk on HB 183 advancing out of the Judiciary Committee, Rep. Hannan on Action Line, and a legal decision regarding the states correspondence schools

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas talk on the close of the week-long Folk Festival, the Legislature making progress on the budget, and the upcoming Empty Bowl Fundraiser.

Hosts Grace Dumas and Jasz Garrett report on the State filing against the EPA in U.S. District Court, Senate Bill 196, and a swimmer from Juneau qualifying for the Olympic trials this June. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the findings of a new statewide public opinion poll on education reform, the National Distinguished Principal for 2024, and a high school track meet. 

Host Jordan Lewis talks on the statewide spending plan, Russian objection to new U.S. territory claims, and Elizabeth Djajalie, a senior at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau, AK, won the $10,625 National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship Award.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on a death investigation released by the Juneau Police Department, a statewide student walkout that protests the veto of Senate Bill 140, and the City & Borough of Juneau's upcoming budget meeting Saturday. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the Juneau School District's response to a statewide walkout protesting the veto of education funding in Alaska, the U.S. Forest Service joining Action Line, and First Friday coming up in Juneau. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the program She Jumps, the Juneau Skating Club's upcoming spring show, and more money for child care. 

Host Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas report on the viral, rash-causing, and headline-grabbing disease that was first diagnosed in Fairbanks in 2015, The Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund, and Senator Jesse Kiehl joining Action Line. 

Jordan Lewis and Grace Dumas talk on SEACAD's latest drug and weapons bust in Juneau, bills targeting Trans people, a mining tailings spill, and summer camps opening for kids. 

High school senior, Elizabeth Djajalie, from Juneau, is one of 25 winners (chosen from nearly 17k applicants) of the National Honor Society's top scholarships and is a finalist to win the $25,000 scholarship. Host Jasz Garrett interviews Djajalie before her trip to Washington D.C. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on where Juneau Schools stand following the Juneau School Board's budget adoption, UA Giving Day, and funding for Sitka from U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski. 

Jasz Garrett interviews a few members of the cast of Thunder Mountain High School's "Mamma Mia" production which opens March 29th. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on prison deaths in Alaska, the State Veterinarian within the Division of Environmental Health, Alaska's Workers Compensation, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. 

The Thunder Mountain (Juneau, AK) varsity basketball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Bettye Davis East Anchorage (Anchorage, AK) by a score of 60-34.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on an icebreaker getting closer to being homeported in Juneau, Governor Mike Dunleavy's proposal to criminalize unpermitted street protest, February’s statewide job count and a check-in with Juneau Police Department. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Grace Dumas report on education in Alaska, the TMHS basketball teams winning their opening state games, Gold Medal Basketball scores, and community stories. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's efforts during State Capitol Day, Rep. Story's thoughts on the failure to override the education package veto, and Alaska farmers. 

On Monday, the Alaska Legislature decided to uphold Governor Mike Dunleavy's rejection of a bipartisan bill aimed at education, which would have markedly raised the funds allocated to public schools through the state's funding mechanism for the first time in many years. The combined session of the state House and Senate was unable to secure[...]

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Grace Dumas report on the Senate meeting with the House in joint session to attempt to override the Governor’s veto, federal assistance for the Wrangell disaster in November of 2023, declining salmon, and Gold Medal Basketball scores. Representative Alyse Galvin for District 14 and Rep. Louise Stutes, Representative for District 5, are[...]

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Grace Dumas report on Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of SB 140, an update on the Juneau-Douglas North Crossing, weather records broken in Juneau and Ketchikan, and TMHS Basketball.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Grace Dumas report on a special Board of Education meeting Thursday, a veto deadline for education funding, and a high avalanche advisory for Juneau. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the Juneau School Board's reorganization plans, TMHS Basketball going to state, the legislature's dismissal of 8 of the Governor's Executive orders, and a record-breaking Iditarod win. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on a Juneau School Board consolidation update, the Region V basketball tournament, submissions being accepted for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Director's Awards, and Dr. Mike Sfraga’s nomination for Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic region.

The TMHS girls finished strong with what could be their school's final season with a 56-49 win against JDHS on Friday. Sports broadcasters Russell Thomas and Clark Slanicker give live play-by-plays on Friday night.  

TMHS stole the ball and the win in the final moments of the game, 63-58. Sports broadcasters Russell Thomas and Clark Slanicker give live play-by-plays on Friday night. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on an awards ceremony held by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, construction starting for the terminal expansion and renovation project at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, an update on the Iditarod, and daylight saving tips for kids. 

Sports broadcasters Russell Thomas and Clark Slanicker give live play-by-plays of the Thunder Mountain High School Boys' Basketball team facing Ketchikan High School on March 6th at the Alaska Airlines Region V 4A Basketball Tournament at Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s B.J. McGillis Gymnasium. An outstanding performance from Samuel Lockhart captured. 

Sports broadcasters Russell Thomas and Clark Slanicker give live play-by-plays of the Thunder Mountain High School Girls' Basketball team taking the win against Juneau-Douglas High School at the Alaska Airlines Region V 4A Basketball Tournament at Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s B.J. McGillis Gymnasium.

Host Jasz Garrett puts the spotlight on various bills in the works at the legislature and gives a quick recap of Wednesday's Region V championship games where TMHS came out on top. 

 Former President Donald Trump won the Alaska Republican presidential preference poll on Tuesday, according to unofficial party results. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the Juneau Assembly's approval of a $9.7M bailout package for the Juneau School District, and testimonies against Option B. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on TMHS basketball over the weekend, a regular Assembly meeting on Monday night, and a rescue training by Juneau's first responders. 

In this featured Local First News episode, TMHS alumna Jasz Garrett interviews TMHS Girls Basketball Head Coach Andy Lee and TMHS seniors Kara Strong and Jenna Dobson after their Saturday night win against the North Pole Patriots 36-31. Included in this episode is the full play-by-play broadcasted live by Scott McAdams from the Thunderdome. This podcast[...]

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Sealaska Heritage Insitute's Tlingit Gesture System beginning program, the annual Innovation Summit, and the opening of Stellar at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on an ultimatum issued by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to state legislators on Tuesday, a shooting that left two dead and two others severely wounded in Point Hope, and AWARE's Women of Distinction event. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola's annual address to the Alaska State Legislature, Senate Bill 140, and continued discussions on the Juneau School District's reconfiguration plans. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a structure fire that is still under investigation, a rally at Marine Park organized by the local group Juneau for Palestine, Chancellor Aparna Palmer's report to the UA Board of Regents, an Alaska Department of Fish & Game PSA to stop feeding deer, and Rep. Story's thoughts on SB 140. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the Juneau School District's final reading of the Adoption of a School Reconfiguration/Consolidation Plan, The House approving a $680 BSA increase, and two separate fires that occurred in Juneau. 

Host Jordan Lewis talked Black Awareness Association Juneau Chapter's Black History Month events, Forest Service Women in Science, and DOT hiring contractors for field investigations for the Juneau Douglas North Crossing PEL Study

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski's annual address to the legislature, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, and Alaska in the Crosshairs: Climate, Arctic Environment, and the Resurgence of Nuclear Weapons. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a burglary at a local business, Perseverance Theatre's play Indecent, and an avalanche Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Cooper Landing and Moose Pass. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on an Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, the Alaska Permanent Fund Division's Open House, and flight attendants demanding a pay raise.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on Governor Mike Dunleavy's education policy reforms, a drug bust in Ketchikan, and this month's Department of Labor Trends magazine. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on two separate structure fires that Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to on Thursday, Sitka's new warming shelter, and the Greens Creek Mine Extension Project. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett reported on Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy's State of the State address, yet another winter storm for Southeast Alaska, and Sitka's new Superintendent. 

Host Jordan Lewis talks about Senator Kiehl joining Action Line, Governor Dunleavy supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, and the Governor signing 12 executive orders in one month.

Host Jordan Lewis talks on the high winds around the region, Superintendent Hauser facing the Juneau School District's deficit, and Commissioner Deena Bishop talks on SB 140

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Governor Mike Dunleavy's presentation at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Thane Road closures, and The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska announcement Thursday that 53 people have been charged through nine indictments in connection with a large-scale organized crime ring. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Docks and Harbors' response to the winter storm, and how The American Lung Association released its 22nd annual report on Alaska Tobacco Control Policies. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the aftermath of Juneau's three-day winter storm event. 

Host Jordan Lewis provides updates on the winter storm Southeast is experiencing. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on public testimony taken Saturday in support of raising the base student allocation/BSA and winter storm updates. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on The Alaska Legislature failing on Thursday to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of $87 million in bonus public school funding last year, December’s statewide job count, and the Wild Fish Conservancy's petition to list southern Alaska king salmon as an endangered species.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a drug investigation conducted by the Ketchikan Police Department and SEACAD, a decreased avalanche advisory in Juneau, and The Southeast Alaska Land Trust's Mendenhall Wetlands Habitat Mapping Project. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative welcome, the House failing to support an attempt to override Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto in additional education funding last year, and the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting an appeal by the state of Alaska in a long-running dispute. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a suspect still at large in the area of Berner's Bay, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake south of Sitka, and an Indiana man being sentenced for the murder of 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on a Coast Guard rescue near Sitka and on the Juneau School District facing a deficit of more than $9.5 million this year. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on DOL's January Trends magazine, Alaska's population, and Alaska opting out of a food benefit program. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on over $3 Million going toward affordable housing in CBJ ordinances, Four Bolts could be responsible for the door flying off an Alaska Airlines flight, and January being declared as Human Trafficking Prevention Month by Governor Mike Dunleavy

Host Jordan Lewis recaps the JDHS Girls Basketball game and JDHS Hockey game over the weekend, CCFR responded to a fire at Mendenhall Towers, and the Supreme Court rejected a bid to revive the Pebble Mine. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola holding a roundtable discussion on the Safeway and Carrs owner Albertsons and Fred Meyer owner Kroger merging together, Goldbelt's 50th celebration, and Juneau Animal Rescue seeking new space. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on additional bomb threats made to Sitka following Juneau's incident, the Alaska Supreme Court issuing a final decision in the Sitka Tribe of Alaska herring litigation, and TMHS Boys Basketball coming in 3rd last weekend. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the Juneau Police Department investigating bomb threats as part of a nationwide hoax, the Unified Command's response to a fire aboard the M/V Genius Star XI, and a chance to recycle your Christmas tree for free. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a 6-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, the Alaska Peace Officer Association's annual Guns N' Hoses fundraiser, and a Coast Guard response to a vessel fire near Dutch Harbor. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the George Houston Capital City Classic tournament, the Fairbanks Police Department investigating a death that occurred while in custody, and a former Alaska State Trooper sentenced for a conviction of one count of attempted sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Capital City Classic, the three-day basketball tournament hosted at JDHS, a structure fire near Auke Village Recreation Area, and the upcoming Guns N' Hoses hockey game this Saturday. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on a ban on Russian seafood imports to the U.S., winter storms that impacted the Klondike and Haines Highway, and a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on an update on the downtown standoff,  a new cap level for CBJ Sales Tax starting in 2024, and a winter storm watch.  

Host Jasz Garrett reports on a JPD and SEACAD search warrant and drug investigation, Eaglecrest Ski Area opening on Wednesday, and Alaska State Troopers on the lookout for drunk drivers this holiday season. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report that the Polaris House will celebrate its 21st anniversary next month, Krag Campbell will serve as the next Deputy Chief for JPD, and more than 4,000 Alaskans have enrolled in the new Fresh Start campaign.

Host Jordan Lewis reports on Juneau-based State Troopers engaging in a car chase and Wildlife Troopers issuing 53 charges/citations during the Sitka Blacktail Deer Rut.

Host Jordan Lewis talks on the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team playing against Palmer and how the wrestling team performed at state

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the Governor's preliminary FY2025 budget and plans to address another SNAP backlog. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Alaska’s Board of Education's draft report that’s a step toward the state recognizing tribes’ authority to operate and oversee K-12 schools, NOAA's Killer Whale Entanglements in Alaska: Summary Report 1991–2022, and holiday weekend plans in Juneau.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on Telephone Hill request for public input, collapses of Western Alaska salmon runs, Juneau Community Foundation updates, and the Department of Labor's article on teacher wages after months of delay. It shows how teacher wages have declined in Alaska since the 1980s and 1990s.

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a Juneau Police Department drug bust, The Alaska Police Officers Association's annual Shop with a Cop event, and Juneau taking the regional wrestling title for District 1 over the weekend.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a bomb threat at Harborview Elementary School, a food and toy drive for Wrangell, and advances in Forest Service co-stewardship with Tribes. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on a single-vehicle accident that struck three pedestrians, a decision to end the search and rescue efforts in Wrangell, the Governor's annual Open House, and a rescued eight-week-old sea otter who has found a new home. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on supporters of an effort to get rid of Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system being accused of “intentional deception”, Governor Dunleavy amending his state declaration of disaster from November 21, and Senator Jesse Kiehl joining Action Line ahead of the upcoming Legislative session in January.

Host Jordan Lewis reports on the Alaska Police Standards Council voting down a regulation change, the body charged with policing the ethics of members of the Alaska House of Representatives dismissing complaints against two members, and on a food drive to help those in Wrangell affected by the Nov. 20 landslide.

Host Jordan Lewis reports on the Juneau Assembly holding its annual Assembly Retreat on Saturday, Juneau Dance Theatre performing their annual Nutcracker Show at Juneau Douglas High School, and the Alaska Air Group agreeing to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a Nov. 20 Wrangell landslide update, project proposals to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds, and Eaglecrest Ski Area prepping for its opening day.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on bipartisan infrastructure investments to support the Alaska Marine Highway System’s operations, The State Emergency Operation Center's continued response to the Wrangell landslide, and December's Gallery Walk. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on a proposed CBJ municipal compost site, a Wrangell survivor story, and Tlingit & Haida's Regional Housing Authority's 'Success Starts With Me Home Ownership Program'. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis provide updates on the Wrangell landslide that occurred Monday night.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett report on a landslide that occurred in Wrangell Monday night during a significant rain and windstorm and a fire in Juneau that occurred Tuesday night. 

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a landslide that occurred Monday night in Wrangell. He also reports on a two-week trial where a Juneau jury found 47-year-old Sonya Helen Taton guilty of multiple counts for the Jun. 17, 2019 murder of Gregory Bowen and the Feb. 13, 2016 stabbing of Michael Garrison.  

Host Jordan Lewis reports on a blizzard warning issued for Juneau and the 27th annual Sharing is Caring food drive. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a drug bust at the Juneau International Airport, American Diabetes Month, October’s statewide job count, and wildlife photography tips. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on the Coast Guard's continued investigation of a helicopter crash, the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023, and the Juneau School District's response to a weapon brought on campus. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a high school student who was detained on assault charges, the Coast Guard's response to a helicopter crash in Alaska during a search and rescue case, Capital City Fire Rescue responses, and the Alaska minimum wage's increase from $10.85 to $11.73 in 2024.

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett talk about the Salvation Army's annual Thanksgiving dinner and St Vincent de Paul's Thanksgiving basket program, the Willow oil project, Medicare fraud, and more. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about a federal judge in Anchorage ruling that U.S. government officials did not overstep when they allowed an emergency hunt near Kake in 2020, a coalition of hemp growers and manufacturers that sued the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska X in Skagway receiving the Stan Stephen’s Stewardship[...]

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about Juneau's Veterans Day events, caps on the fees trial lawyers can charge in cases representing Marines impacted by water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and a deeper look into the Suicide Basin glacier outburst flood and beyond. 

Host Jasz Garrett reports on the 2023 Alaska School Activities Association Swim & Dive Championships held at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center in Juneau. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on a hit-and-run in Juneau and Juneau's 2023 record tourism season. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about eight known businesses reporting damages on Thursday morning, a man killed during a shootout, and a Kenai man arrested Monday on charges of making interstate threats. They also share details on upcoming community events. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis announce the next Chief of the Juneau Police Department, and discuss the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's preliminary harvest and value figures for the 2023 Alaska Commercial Salmon Fishery.

Host Jordan Lewis talks about the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board preparing to finalize a new four-year strategic plan, an Alaska State Trooper officer-involved shooting, and a State filed lawsuit regarding Campbell Lake.

Host Jordan Lewis talks about the two earthquakes felt Friday, a sunken vessel near Sitka that had no people on board, and Alaska facing a new backlog in processing food stamp benefits after clearing older applications.

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about an entangled humpback whale near Glacier Bay, the recent NOAA Fisheries report revealing that nine killer whales were incidentally caught this year, and The Alaska Salmon Research Task Force seeking public input. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about the annual University of Alaska Southeast fall lecture series, the annual Cancer Connection health forum, and two grants from the U.S. Department of Education. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis discuss cold weather, an upcoming fishermen's EXPO,  and a woman from Stebbins who has sued the Alaska Department of Corrections. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis report on an accident, a drug bust, and a newly appointed Chief Financial Officer for Bartlett Regional Hospital. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis discuss Alaska Day, an Anchorage investigation into razor blades found at a playground, and Representative Sara Hannan's thoughts during Action Line. 

Hosts Jasz Garrett and Jordan Lewis talk about 88 years of the Douglas Bridge, Juneau's Cowboy Ball, and they recognize Grazer's win. 

Host Jasz Garrett talks about Indigenous Peoples Day, the 6th annual 'Save the Tatas' fundraiser, and Alaska Seaplanes halting Wrangell and Petersburg service Nov. 1.

Host Jasz Garrett talks about an active death investigation at Cope Park, high winds causing power outages throughout Juneau, Alaska's first official Filipino American History Month, and the Coast Guard Cutter Reef Shark. 

Host Jasz Garrett talks about how two Bigg's killer whales were freed from a lake, who received Alaska Harbormaster of the Year, and which program received the Most Innovative State Program Award by the National Association of State Aviation Officials. 

Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett talk about the PFD's role in Alaska, the first annual True North Art and Tattoo Expo, and weekend events for Juneau. 

 Hosts Jordan Lewis and Jasz Garrett provide preliminary, unofficial election results for Juneau. The next unofficial update will be on Friday.  And two U.S. Army soldiers were killed and 12 others injured after a military transport vehicle flipped on a dirt road leading to a training area in Alaska, officials said.

Stories covered on this episode of News Of The North: The League of Women Voters municipal candidate forums were Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the KTOO Studios and included reporters from KTOO, Juneau Empire, and KINY. On September 11th, the Sitka Police Department arrested 33-year-old Glen Roland Jones on Theft in the Second Degree as[...]

On Aug. 5, Juneau experienced a disaster caused by the Mendenhall River flood. News of the North looks at the response the morning after.

Stories covered on this edition of News Of The North: Dr. Joshua Boucher is the newest family physician at SEARHC. He joined Capital Chat. Yakutat has a public hearing scheduled on Tuesday, July 18th, from 7 to 8 pm, on mountain goat management. Juneau Animal Rescue joined Capital Chat to talk about their new Executive Director, being[...]

Tyler Rose, Executive Director of Human Resources and Strategic Planning gave a comment regarding the negotiations between the White Pass & Yukon Route and the SMART TD 1626 union. July is Disability Pride Month and NOAA's Skylar Bayer is celebrating that with her upcoming book Uncharted. The spendable portion of the Alaska Permanent Fund is[...]

White Pass and Yukon Route rail workers voted over a week ago to authorize a strike. The railway is Skagway’s biggest employer and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Southeast. Early Tuesday morning, Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the 1900 block of Crest Street for a commercial structure fire. No injuries were[...]

Kimberly Vaughn, Observing Program Lead for National Weather Service Juneau talked to News of the North about temperatures for Southeast over this past week. Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom has until early September to certify whether three proposals will go to the petition-gathering stage. There is an Assembly meeting tonight at 7 pm to discuss City Hall[...]

The Juneau Police Department received a call about a person who had been shot in the 9100 block of Cinema Drive on 7-6. This morning a suspect was detained. Later in the day, the suspect, Andre P. Lawrence, was arrested for first degree murder. On June 25th, the Sitka Police Department received a call regarding[...]

Two people were killed and three others seriously injured when a small plane crashed shortly after taking off from a rural Alaska community over the weekend, officials said. The rate of deaths of pregnant women and new mothers in the U.S. has more than doubled over the past two decades, and it’s evident that minority[...]

Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision at the Egan Vanderbilt intersection Monday morning. No serious injuries were reported. Spencer Fielding, a meteorologist with National Weather Service Juneau talked to News of the North about how the weather's looking for the 4th of July festivities. There's also a special[...]

The 4th of July Committee along with this year's Grand Marshals are getting excited about the 4th of July. On Thursday, the State of Alaska and 10 other states, and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency delivered a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of their failure to update[...]

Don Habeger is the Executive Director of First Things First Alaska Foundation. He talked to News of the North along with JoAnn Wallace about property taxes and a new city hall. The Justice Department launched its Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program Wednesday. Carl Uchytil, Port Director, and Matthew Sill, Port Engineer joined[...]

On June 24th, the FBI arrested Christian David Burch, 37, of Minneapolis, MN, for multiple crimes aboard an aircraft including interference with flight crew members and attendants, and simple assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Members of the Douglas 4th of July committee came onto Capital Chat to talk about what Douglas has planned for[...]

Incoming UAS Chancellor Dr. Aparna Palmer came onto Capital Chat to talk about how she feels taking on the position as well as what direction and focus she has for the university. Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced Michael Anthony Oliver, 42, to a composite sentence of 15 years with four years suspended for[...]

Madame Mayor Beth Weldon joined Action Line Friday to talk about today's assembly meeting. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday attempted to address the continued import of Russian seafood into the U.S., despite there being a prohibition in place. Saturday marked one year to the day since the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections. A[...]

Juneau Police Department seized narcotics valued at $32,650 Sitka Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man for trespassing on a boat armed with a handgun On Jun. 21, the Sitka Police Department received a call regarding an active domestic violence situation taking place in an apartment complex. Thousands of Alaskans were cut off from the world[...]

The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday halted the implementation of a U.S. District Court decision that would have shut down the Chinook fishery in Southeast Alaska for the summer. The Alaska Congressional Delegation and many others celebrated that fishing season is set to open on July 1st.   Juneau Police Department shared how they[...]

City Clerk Beth McKeown, called into the KINY Morning show to talk about the upcoming How To Run For Local Office workshop being held this weekend Tick surveillance shows mixture of new species now in Alaska In a joint release, Alaska State Troopers and the Anchorage Police Department have responded to rumors about a serial[...]

Sarah Elliot, the community coordinator for BBBS in Southeast Alaska, came onto Capital Chat to talk about Big Brothers Big Sisters looking for more volunteers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Alaska’s $6 billion state budget into law Monday after vetoing more than $200 million from the document approved in mid-May by the Alaska Legislature. The governor’s[...]

The 31st annual Juneau Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park competed in both mining and logging events. Climate change is opening up the Arctic, and a $600 million-plus expansion will make Nome on Alaska's western coast the nation’s first deep-water Arctic port. Once the weather cleared, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau. It[...]

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan held a press call yesterday to address different legislation and issues across the country that impact Alaska's fishermen. May’s job count was up by 5,800, or 1.8 percent, from May 2022. On June 13th, Alaska State Troopers arrested a Washington resident for drug trafficking. The Polynesian Voyaging Society held a launch[...]

The Aurora Behavioral Health Center held its open house Wednesday. The Supreme Court voted to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), an act that was originally created in 1978 to address concerns about Native children being separated from their families and being placed in non-native homes in the foster care and adoption system. Hecla[...]

Alaska Fashion Week is coming up in July. The Department of Labor joined Action Line to talk about their latest Trends magazine, "Where Robots Are Doing The Work." Juneau Animal Rescue is holding a fundraiser in July. A new ballot seeks to restrict spending on Alaska elections. A moose in western Alaska has tested positive[...]

Marshall Crosland and Jennifer Carson from Bartlett Regional Hospital came onto Capital Chat to talk about the new Aurora Behavioral Health Center. The Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessels responded to a vessel fire in Auke Bay, Alaska on Monday. This week is designated by an Executive Proclamation issued by Governor Dunleavy and celebrates the[...]

A 17th Coast Guard District change-of-command ceremony was held on Friday. During the ceremony, Rear Admiral Nathan Moore transferred command to Rear Admiral Megan Dean. The League of Women Voters will hold a free workshop How To Run For Local Office on June 24th. Alaska’s state school board voted almost unanimously Thursday to advance a[...]

Members of both the Douglas 4th of July committee came on to Capital Chat this morning to talk about events leading up to the 4th of July. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is actively recruiting for an experienced leader and dedicated public servant to serve as the next City Manager. A Salt Lake[...]

A tribal welcoming ceremony will be held for the Polynesian Voyaging Society's canoe Hōkūleʻa's arrival in Juneau this Saturday afternoon at Auke Rec. The 31st annual Juneau Gold Rush Days will feature mining and logging days of events next weekend at Sandy Beach. Resurrection Lutheran Church will host a first-ever "Showrunners" camp to teach Juneau[...]

CCFR investigated a trailer fire at Switzer Creek trailer park. No injuries were reported. Catholic Community Services shared what CCS is doing in relation to Alzheimer's and Dementia. Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Paul Lyle sentenced 55-year-old Brett Gilbert to 75 years in prison for the murder of Mark Mitchell on July 30th, 2017. Senator Jessie[...]

Tara Peterson, Aquatics Manager for the CBJ Parks and Recreation, came onto Capital Chat to talk about summer swimming lessons. Thirty-one bills passed House and Senate this year, the third-fewest of any first-year session since statehood. Only 2017 (26 bills) and 2019 (29 bills) had fewer. A fire in the engine room of a small[...]

Juneau Police Department Saturday released information on three people found dead over the course of three days on board a vessel, the Dusky Rock, anchored offshore Sandy Beach. The use of controlled substances may have been a contributing factor in these deaths, according to JPD. Juneau Dance Theatre's registration is open for their Juneau Fine[...]

The USDA Forest Service is seeking public comments for proposed increased fees on sites in the Chugach and Tongass National Rainforest. On June 1st in Anchorage, a jury found Jordan Joplin guilty of murdering Dr. Eric Garcia using a fatal dose of liquid morphine. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski took part in a Health, Education, Labor,[...]

On Tuesday Juneau Police Department held a retirement ceremony for two of their officers. Authorities have recovered the bodies of two sisters onboard a fishing charter boat that was found partially submerged off southeast Alaska amid rough seas. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee released the following statement Wednesday[...]

A federal judge has rejected a request to allow a staple Southeast Alaska king salmon fishery to proceed this summer while an appeal challenging its court-imposed closure plays out. Cancer Connection, a nonprofit organization in Juneau, is holding its annual walk for National Cancer Survivor Day on Sunday. Senator Lisa Murkowski alongside her colleagues announced[...]

Friday night, Team Juneau went up against Team World for the Juneau Huskies Alumni Game. State Supreme Court offers new insight into 2021 dispute that brought Alaska to shutdown’s brink. Yesterday was Memorial Day, a day to honor our soldiers who are no longer with us. News of The North spoke with the American Legion[...]

At about 1:45 p.m. on May 25, JPD received a report that a man had been assaulted while walking in the Lemon Creek area. The Juneau Police Department will have additional officers working throughout the weekend to conduct extra patrol activities for high school graduation, traffic safety, and DUI enforcement. Bridget Weiss joined Action Line[...]

The founder of Klawock-based Island Air Express and Kalinin Holdings, and the owner of Alaska Seaplanes and Above and Beyond Alaska, Friday made a joint announcement that Island Air Express has joined the Kalinin family of companies. The Basin Road Trestle Bridge will be closed to all traffic including pedestrians from May 26th to June[...]

Safe Grad opens at 9:00 p.m. this Sunday at the University of Alaska Southeast's Recreation Center. They are looking for volunteers and it's open to all graduates. Major improvements to the Juneau International Airport parking lots will take place during the summer of 2023. Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 48 into law during the Alaska[...]

A section of Alaska’s newly passed state budget could turn into a windfall for state residents. Called a “waterfall provision” by legislators, it calls for a payment of up to $500 for eligible residents in 2024 on top of the year’s Permanent Fund dividend. Alaska's push to become a bigger player in the clean energy[...]

An installation service was held for United Methodist Church (UMC) Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth in Juneau on Saturday Juneau saw its best turnout in years for the annual Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive Saturday. Juneau raised nearly $15,000 that will stay in the community for Special Olympics As $216 million in federal[...]

Alaska lawmakers have passed a state spending package, which includes a dividend of about $1,300 each to residents this year, and ended their special session after one day. The Juneau Symphony has a free spring concert tonight and their final ticketed concert coming up which will conclude their "Epic" season. Each year Southeast Conference conducts[...]

Mayor Beth Weldon joined the KINY Morning Show to talk on the Assembly Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday night. Flooding across Alaska has inundated scores of homes, with several of them knocked from their foundations by large ice chunks, and shut one of the state’s few east-west highways down to one lane. Southeast communities have[...]

This year the Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive will take place at Twin Lakes. The Alaska Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would impose the state’s first-ever tax on electronic cigarette products. Rob Kreiger joined Action Line from the Alaska Department of Labor to talk about housing. Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke[...]

Dr. Newbury from Bartlett Regional Hospital came onto Capital Chat to talk about the new Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Assistant. The board responsible for drawing the boundaries of Alaska’s legislative districts voted Monday against making any changes after the state Supreme Court recently issued its full ruling on lawsuits challenging the map. The Alaska State[...]

On May 11 the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 52 to increase education funding by $175 million for Alaska’s public schools and correspondence programs. A drug arrest at the Juneau International Airport seized narcotics valued at approximately $110,000 dollars. Juneau Police Department arrested a man for assault in the 1st degree. On Saturday the[...]

A drug arrest at the Juneau International Airport seized narcotics valued at approximately $110,000 dollars. Wednesday, amendments were reviewed in the House regarding House Bill 66. Defenders of Wildlife joined Capital Chat. Alaska Robotics is holding its 5th annual Mini Comic Convention from Thursday through Saturday. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is advocating for the U.S.[...]

The House Fisheries Committee advanced a bill on Monday aimed at rehabilitating Alaska fisheries. The bill would allow Alaskans to remove fish like salmon in state waters, incubate them and then release them in those same waters. Two mountain climbers missing in Alaska likely triggered a small avalanche, and officials said Tuesday the projected path[...]

Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY morning show today about what's coming up for discussion in tomorrow night's Finance Committee. CCFR responded to a structure fire yesterday evening on Meander Way with heavy smoke showing and fire on the exterior of the structure. The Alaska Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill on[...]

CCFR received a report of a grass fire Saturday afternoon. Little League opening day was Saturday morning. *It has been noted the last name Katasse was mispronounced in this newscast. Harris Street construction is beginning. Some schools are starting later to help kids' mental health. Alaska ranks as the 2nd worst state to be a[...]

This weekend students from JDHS and TMHS are joining together for their last theatrical performance of The Wizard of Oz. On May 2nd, U.S. District Court Judge Jones submitted his decision to adopt U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson’s recommended order to suspend Southeast Alaska’s Chinook troll fishery. Alaska fishermen are speaking up. If the decision[...]

Capital City Fire/Rescue was on the scene this morning for a fire at one of the empty airport hangars. This is not affecting airport operations. Juneau Skating Club came in 3rd out of 16 teams at the recent ISI West Coast Classic, held in Tacoma from April 21st through the 23rd. Chancellor Karen Carey came[...]

The State of Alaska plans to appeal a ruling for the Alaska Southeast troll fishery by a federal judge in Washington. Senator Jesse Kiehl came onto Action Line to talk about what's happening in the legislature. This first weekend in May, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will celebrate student achievement and success at commencement[...]

The Juneau Police Department released an update to their statement regarding a collision near the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road. Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic measure to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, dealing yet another blow to supporters who have pushed for more than five decades to amend the Constitution[...]

At about 5:11 pm Wednesday, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a collision near the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road. If anyone was in the area and witnessed the incident, JPD requests they call dispatch at 586-0600 to provide their contact information for investigators to follow up with them. The Senate Finance[...]

Tuesday night, the Juneau Police Department along with SEACAD arrested 29-year-old Haines resident Blake David Ward for misconduct involving controlled substances. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of approximately $27,000. The House Community and Regional Affairs committee discussed HB 99, which would amend the Alaska statutes to prevent discrimination in housing by adding[...]

   

The planned construction of a gravel road for ConocoPhillips’ huge Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope is cleared to proceed, now that a federal appeals court has rejected petitions for a temporary injunction blocking that work. Donald Trump's defense attorney Wednesday offered up an explanation as to why the former President may not attend next[...]

The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday approved a $6.4 billion state operating budget for the 12 months that begin July 1, passing by a 23-17 vote a major hurdle needed for final acceptance of the state’s annual operating plan. Yesterday afternoon, Juneau Police closed the Twin Lakes park and parking lot in order to[...]

Yesterday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a student who had a firearm at Juneau Douglas High School. After the investigation was concluded, the student was placed under arrest and taken to the Johnson Youth Center. On Wednesday at about 11:00 p.m., members of the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) task force, contacted two[...]

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has established the first-ever registry of Tlingit clan crests and published a book of six clans and six clan crests documented for the project. The Kluane Chilkat race is an eight-leg road bike relay from Haines Junction, Yukon to coastal Haines, Alaska, that attracts joy riders and serious athletes alike. The[...]

The public is invited to an Open House at the Juneau Ranger District today to receive information on the proposed North Extension Project at Hecla Greens Creek Mine. The City and Borough of Juneau's seasonal campground, the Mill Campground, opens Monday, April 17. A court hearing was pushed back until next week for an Alaska[...]

University of Alaska Southeast's literary journal Tidal Echoes had its first back in person launch Friday evening UAS Chancellor Karen Carey spoke on the KINY morning show to talk about what is happening up at UAS this week. Southeast Alaska had a rainy and windy Easter...with Prince of Wales even seeing lightning. The public is[...]

A recent traffic stop led to a fentanyl seizure...Juneau Police Department Lt. Krag Campbell has this report. The Alaska State Troopers have responded to several suspected overdoses this week in the Mat-Su area and have issued a public safety announcement. JPD Lt. Krag Campbell talked to News of the North about unsolved crimes from last[...]

Edward Liske, a meteorologist with the Juneau Forecast Office recaps Juneau weather for the month of March. Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell issued an emergency order extending the statutory deadline to remove studded tires from vehicles operating on Alaska roadways. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport surpassed Shanghai Pudong Airport to claim[...]

On Tuesday, former president Trump was arraigned in New York City. In Juneau, the City Manager's FY2024 Budget proposes to reduce the operating mill levy to 9.08, which is the lowest since at least 1992. State Senator Jesse Kiehl came onto Action Line on Tuesday to discuss what's happening in the Legislature. Perseverance Theatre joined[...]

JPD has released an update regarding notes threatening children found both in the State Office Building and the 600 block of Willoughby Ave. Juneau Animal Rescue celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday night at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall with music by FleetStreet and catering by V's Cellar Door. Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool celebrated 50 years[...]

Capital City Fire Rescue has released an update on the investigation of the fatal structure fire that occurred Thursday, Mar. 30. Juneau Police Department is investigating general threats made toward children on Mar. 31. News of the North has issued a retraction statement regarding the Southeast Alaska Conversation Council (SEACC) and SEACC United articles published[...]

The Juneau Symphony is holding its concert series "Summit" this weekend at JDHS. The 6th annual Traditional Games are returning to Juneau this weekend with some first-time events and first-time teams. Floyd Dryden Middle School's Mathcounts team recently placed 2nd at state. The Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Canagold Resources have entered into a[...]

With the hearings surrounding TikTok taking place in congress, News of The North looked into the RESTRICT act, the bill that was introduced that would see the app being banned along with others. Pillars of America is returning to Juneau after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. On Sunday around 5:28 AM, Capital City[...]

Reggie Schapp from the JAHC came onto Capital Chat to discuss different scholarships they're helping with. The Alaska Children's Trust presented data from Kids Count, which is a national effort to provide data on the well-being of children, youth, and families, to the senate education committee. The data shows that Alaska ranks 41st nationally for[...]

The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau. The championship game is tomorrow and is the last day of the tournament. Superintendent Bridget Weiss for the Juneau School District joined Action Line yesterday. The Port of Skagway is preparing for this summer's cruise season. On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy discussed a spring revenue forecast[...]

The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this whole week. KINY is live with play by plays and News of the North summarizes the daily games. Juneau Douglas High School's cheer team placed 2nd at Nationals, and they won regions and state for the 3rd time in a row. On Tuesday, around[...]

The 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this whole week. The State of Alaska released data surrounding the number of homicides in the state between 2011 and 2020. During a press briefing, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on the impact of wildfires. CBJ announced Monday that it is offering $25-30,000 hiring bonuses[...]

Sunday marked the start of the 74th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in Juneau. As usual, the tournament is being held at Juneau Douglas High School through this week. On Sunday around midnight, Sitka Police Department received a report of an armed robbery that occurred at Ernie's Old Time Saloon. Treadwell Arena was home to the[...]

Mar. 15 and Mar. 16, the 13th annual Innovation Summit took place at the University of Alaska Southeast. The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is accepting applications for art exhibits for the upcoming gallery season. The deadline is May 15. Eaglecrest is packed with snow and events leading up to and during their closing weekend,[...]

Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued a series of emergency orders last Thursday restricting and closing King Salmon Sport Fisheries around Cook Inlet. President Joe Biden has made fighting climate change a core part of his agenda. But his recent decision on Monday to give the go-ahead to an oil drilling project has infuriated[...]

Following the approval of the Willow Project by the Biden Administration, Pat Lavin from the NGO Defenders of Wildlife, came onto Action Line to express the group's opposition to the project. There is a winter storm watch in effect until Thursday. The City and Borough of Sitka announced that it will be destroying a derelict[...]

The Biden Administration approved the Willow project this morning. The project could see up 180,000 barrels of oil produced a day although climate activists view the decision as Biden failing to keep his promise of no new oil drilling on public land The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced[...]

Mushers encounter a multitude of variables in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska. This year that includes high heat. Alaskans traveling in Northern Lynn Canal could see more frequent sailings if evaluations show that building an Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Cascade Point, is feasible. Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief, David Campbell,[...]

Following a fatal fire last Friday that took place at Glacier View Trailer Park, the family has organized a GoFundMe. They are also searching for lost dogs. Governor Dunleavy introduced bills Tuesday to pay teachers a recruitment and retention incentive, and to ensure parental rights in schools. Dave Stirren from the Governor's office called into[...]

JPD received a report from a business in the 8700 block of Glacier Highway, regarding a customer within the store who made some concerning comments to an employee, while shopping for firearm accessories. Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands telehealth providers and services available to Alaskans. Executive Director[...]

Around 10:45 am Capital City Fire and Rescue began responding to a structure fire on Stephen Richards Drive. The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is holding First Friday events, as well as the Juneau Douglas City Museum, and other places around downtown. Steven Behrns is an Assistant Director at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. He[...]

Following the blizzard that hit the Juneau area yesterday, Grant Smith, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service discussed how two weather records were broken on the same day. Taylor Stewart and Taralynn Chesley, both high school seniors on the Planned Parenthood Anchorage Teen Council, spoke on the Senate floor at the Capitol yesterday advocating[...]

Updates on March 1st's blizzard

Samantha Blankenship, the Executive Director for Juneau Animal Rescue/JAR talks about their upcoming 60-year anniversary on Capital Chat with Dano, "Paws for Applause". Grant Smith, a meteorologist with National Weather Service Juneau, gives the details on today's winter storm. The final draft of the Montana Creek Area Infrastructure and Management Plan is now available for[...]

The Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 Juneau gathered on the State Capitol steps today in protest of Wasilla Republican David Eastman. SEACC United first requested to be voluntarily recognized by SEACC leadership on December 12. They did not receive that recognition. The most recent update was on last Friday when SEACC leadership appealed the jurisdiction[...]

Juneau Police Department's Cadet Saylor Ryan and Cadet Hunter Gutierrez graduated from the Cadet Program. Their training began in July of 2022. Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla was censured by the state House Wednesday for comments about the economic benefit of child abuse deaths. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY morning[...]

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day has become a nationally recognized day. Following a resolution in the U.S. Senate proposed by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, which passed unanimously. Juneau hosted a number of events for Peratrovich Day yesterday, one of which was at the City museum. News of the North spoke with the Alaska Earthquake Center[...]

As part of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, a number of events have been planned for the day. The public has until March 17 to comment on Marine Passenger Fee funding recommendations. Linda Behnken, Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association Executive Director and commercial fisherman spoke with News of the North about the legislature passing a resolution to defend[...]

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski raised questions yesterday to Department of Defense (DoD) officials regarding the Chinese surveillance balloon during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Oversight Hearing. Breaking earlier this afternoon, The Pentagon shot down an unknown high-altitude object flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska on orders from President Joe Biden, White House[...]

Fourth Street between Main Street and Seward Street will be closed to traffic from 11:45 am to 1 pm for a rally. Another drug bust in Juneau seizes narcotics at approximately $26,500. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr joined Dano for the KINY morning wake-up call earlier today. US Senator Lisa Murkowski gave comments in regard[...]

Last night President Biden held his second state of the union address at the nations capital. Last night during a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles, NBA player LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record to become the NBA's all time leading scorer. During Wednesday Wake-Up Call with Dave Stieren this week,[...]

Yesterday afternoon, the Juneau Police Department received a report from Kroger Inc., located in North Carolina, regarding a possible threat at the Juneau Fred Meyer store. After an investigation, the threat was believed to be a hoax. The Alaska Department of Public Safety recently released its draft of a new body cam policy in order[...]

The Juneau Police Department received a report from Kroger Inc., located in North Carolina, regarding a possible threat at the Juneau Fred Meyer store. The Alaska Health Fair is searching for volunteers. Trail Mix, a non-profit organization in Juneau, is looking to fill one Board vacancy. Superintendent Bridget Weiss is speaking on the legislation floor[...]

Juneau Assembly approves tourism resolution, which places a limit on cruise ships at five. Diabetes in Southeast Alaska is lower than in the rest of the state. Two new school directors were hired by Juneau School District. A bus driver strike in Wasilla has parents scrambling. The Environmental Protection Agency made a final determination regarding[...]

Juneau will continue to see snow along with Haines and Skagway, while Sitka and Ketchikan can expect to see rain. Juneau will have light winds with heaver winds for the outside waters. Executive Director for St. Vincent de Paul, Dave Ringle met Angela Montgomery on capital chat to talk about their mission of helping the[...]

A Juneau drug bust leads to one arrest. The Juneau Police Department is participating in the Alaska High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. The Juneau Mayor talks about planning the upcoming budget and other priorities. After speaking with members of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) that are for the Roadless Rule, News of the[...]

A $300,000 port development study is under consideration with the city and borough of Juneau, specifically addressing the Huna Totem Auke Landing port and dock development project. COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of January 15 - January 21. There are some signals of increasing COVID-19 activity. The[...]

Docks and Harbor plan for new float and salvage underway for a sunken tugboat. Southeast winter ferry begins service to Bellingham on Feb. 13. Roadless rule reinstated for Tongass National Forest. Missing person identified by Juneau Police.

Alaska Governor Dunleavy gives the state of the state address -- seeks to make Alaska the Capital of pro-life in the country. Alaska U.S. Senator Sullivan reacts to national debt -- calls for action by Biden to lift the ceiling. Alaska ranks 29th in the country for population percentage with a bachelor's degree or higher.[...]

US Senator Dan Sullivan pushes for hearings to ban Tik Tok and pushes for new financing for Alaska icebreakers in the Arctic. Tanner Crabbers in Kodiak remain in a stalemate with processors, as they negotiate for price increase and profit sharing. New principals hired in Juneau. Labor numbers are in, and Alaska doing slightly better[...]

Governor touts carbon legislation. Trash fee goes into effect Feb. 1. Native Your Olympics returns. Harbormaster weekend report: windy and heavy rain. Flu in decline.

A potential shutdown of the Southeast Alaska chinook salmon fishery will be decided soon by a judge in Washington State. Could electric ferries be coming to Alaska? A House Speaker has been chosen. Native Youth Olympics are returning to Juneau.

Governor Dunleavy talks about education. Hike for a Pint. Kodiak crab tanners on strike hope for resolution. Polar bear in Wales, Alaska, kills infant son and mother. Representative Bert Stedman addresses the need for new ferries.

The 33rd Alaska Legislature is underway -- but no house speaker was elected. The Southeast Conference mid-session Summit begins at the end of the month in Juneau. Bartlett Regional Hospital CFO talks about financial fixes and the future of the hospital. Haines and Skagway mayors express concern of the spread of fentanyl in their communities.

Suspected fentanyl overdoses kill two men in Skagway over the weekend. Alaska Trollers Association battles conservation group to protect its chinook summer and winter fisheries. Bartlett Regional Hospital plans on cost-cutting measures.

Alaska residents are assisting to serve their communities across the State, and Southeast in Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. Representative Sara Hannan was a guest on Action Line this week. Hannan is serving in her third term. She sheds light on the challenges this year for the House to[...]

Representative Andi Story discusses pre-filed bills. Juneau-Borough Assembly approves ordinances for Eaglecrest gondola project. Goldbelt Heritage Foundation's Native Language Immersion Program receives a $50,000 Native language grant. Juneau City Manager provides an update on the Assembly's first meeting of the year.

Assembly meeting hears tug boat clean-up update Fire and Rescue holds its winter ball Fire and Rescue summary of 2022 responses Bear baiting opponent speaks out on new expected ruling

New Burn App to be offered this year by Juneau Fire and Rescue. A list of final candidates for UAS Chancellor. ConocoPhillips Willow Project is under protest by environmentalists but not all oppose it.    

The Department of Transportation is seeking changes to the right of way used by tour operators on DOT-managed roads. This month, from January 6th to the 27th, the exhibit "Shifting Vantage Points" is being featured with work by local artists, Elizabeth Jurgeleit and Christine Carpenter at the City Museum. The 2022/2023 Juneau Area (Section 11-A)[...]

A three-car accident occurred at the intersection of Vanderbilt Road and Egan Drive. Alaska State Senator Jesse Kiehl, Juneau Democrat, provides insight into the upcoming legislative session, including possible abortion bills. The City and Borough of Juneau held its Finance Meeting Wednesday night. Top of the agenda was hiring needs for the city and a[...]

Artists with a love of capturing the natural world while giving back to the land have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to combine both passions into one program. Voices of the Wilderness Artist-in-Residence is an Alaska-based program open to artists from anywhere in the world. Before you take your Christmas tree to the Juneau dump, think about[...]

Last year turned out to be a record year of precipitation for Juneau, and the Southeast as a whole received heavy precipitation. The New Year's weekend was absent of any DUIs. It was a normal weekend of police activity. James Johnson, an Indigenous formline artist, is supporting Sealaska's Native Youth Snow Sports Program through his[...]

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A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of Southeast Alaska with heavy snow expected. With heavy snowfall anticipated today and into tomorrow night, avalanches in the backcountry are a concern. The heavy snowfall is making for ideal skiing conditions at Eaglecrest. The Alaska Public Health ECHO is a virtual meeting on every third[...]

The Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole during their meeting this week forwarded $300,000 dollars in port development fees to the full Assembly for planning an optimal location for a cruise ship dock at the sub-port. The Juneau school board is weighing hiring a firm to investigate the district's communications during the floor sealant incident[...]

Juneau Symphony's Holiday Cheer concert performed Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. After a three-year wait, Juneau Skating Club's free Holiday show performed Sunday afternoon at Treadwell Arena. Liz Perry, the CEO of Travel Juneau, spoke to a press release Friday announcing IRONMAN Group's cancellation of the 2023 IRONMAN Alaska event. The Girls on the Run[...]

-Santa and Mrs. Claus left Rudolph at home to catch a ride recently on an Alaska Air National Guard cargo plane to visit the Inupiat village of Nuiqsut about 30 miles south of the Arctic Ocean. -Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl was on Action Line to talk about the upcoming fiscal discussion in the next legislative[...]

Narrated by Jasz Garrett Kirt Stage-Harvey a detective with JPD and a board member of the Alaska Peace Officers Association talked about Shop with a Cop next Saturday. CCFR and Juneau Police responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. CCFR is looking for volunteers. A recount of an Anchorage-area state[...]

The Tazlina will provide service in January and February 2023, and bookings are now available for communities including Angoon, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Haines, and Skagway. The University of Alaska faculty union membership has ratified a tentative contract agreement with the University of Alaska administration. United Academics certified the ratification vote results Monday. With a coalition[...]

Meteorologist with NWS Juneau Greg Spawn gave a November weather wrap up. The number of responses EMS and fire have made in Juneau this year is nearing 5000 in total. The Juneau school board meets next week, and among the topics is discussing the board's legislative priorities ahead of the legislature convening next month. Alaska[...]

Gina Morris, the director of the Downtown Business Association, says Friday's Gallery Walk was a huge success. State senator Jesse Kiehl spoke to the Juneau chamber last week on topics that may arise during the next legislative session. Catherine Fowle, Principal Teacher and Ballet Master, talked with News of the North about the Juneau Dance[...]

The Juneau assembly discussed a revenue sharing deal with Goldbelt during their meeting this week. The Juneau school district has to wrangle a budget deficit for the school year. Members of Travel Juneau and Tourism Best Management Practices were on action line to talk about TBMP now falling under Travel Juneau. The City and Borough[...]

The 2022 tourism survey for Juneau is out, the survey was conducted by McKinley research. A board that investigates airplane accidents says federal regulators should tighten rules for air tour operators in Ketchikan to prevent more accidents there. A vessel ran aground Sunday leaving one having to be rescued from an island, and another that[...]

A high wind warning is in effect today for parts of southeast. The occupants of a house that was on fire yesterday morning are safe. The Juneau assembly, meeting as the public works and facilities committee Monday, talked about city hall. The assembly will get its first brush of the budget season this week. Sitka[...]

Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a fire Saturday evening on Pederson Street. Thanksgiving evening, 34-year-old Anthony Michael Migliacco was arrested for murder in the 1st degree. Helping Hands Foodbank at 6590 Glacier Highway closed its doors for good Friday. The Alaska state Senate will have a coalition of Democrats and Republicans serving as a[...]

The Juneau Assembly met this week, and approved funding for Juneau docks and harbors, as did some housekeeping on regulations at the facilities. On the topic of Juneau city committees, members of the Bartlett board were on capital chat to talk about serving. The Juneau community foundation has received a matching gift challenging them to[...]

It's looking like a wet Thanksgiving for Juneau. State troopers report that six aboard a Cessna plane are safe after a crash south of Bethel Sunday afternoon. A coalition of elder care providers in Juneau is forming to collaborate on addressing the needs of seniors in the community. While on action line, Juneau city manager[...]

The Juneau Assembly meets tonight. Representatives from the Riverview Senior Living facility joined Dano on Capital Chat to talk about their project. Dan Pelicka, Juneau Gun Range Manager, talked about Saturday afternoon's annual turkey shoot. The Trail Mix auction and dinner was Saturday night at Centennial Hall. A new state labor department report says Alaska[...]

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Two high school students have been arrested for terroristic threatening in the 2nd degree on Thursday. A tourism visitor traffic presentation was hosted by the Alaska Department of Labor. Juneau Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke to a presentation the assembly finance committee received on short-term rentals. Statewide races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and[...]

Races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor top the ticket in Alaska’s ranked choice election. Alaska Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer says he is satisfied with Alaska’s ballot counting process and says there are no plans for a statewide hand-count audit of a race like the one he called for two years ago. Alaska UU[...]

After five years as the head administrator of the Juneau school district, superintendent Bridget Weiss announced she plans to quit her position next summer. Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said she does not see another city hall question coming before voters anytime soon. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska in a televised debate called partisanship[...]

A report released by a U.S. House committee says backers of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska “tried to trick regulators by pretending to pursue a smaller project with the intention of expanding” after the project was approved. Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are coming to grips with the possibility some[...]

The running mate of Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce says she is withdrawing from the campaign team and urging voters to support Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection bid. The Juneau assembly received a final election statistics report during their meeting last evening. Juneau Assembly member Christine Woll was on action line, and spoke to[...]

Juneau police are investigating Thursday's crash in the valley. This year's cruise season in Juneau weighed in at about 74%, according to the cruise line international association. Juneau tourism manager Alexandra Pierce spoke to this year's cruise season, which was also the first tour season where the city had a dedicated position that works with[...]

There's an update on the crash near Auke lake, Juneau police lt. Krag Campbell said CCFR did locate the white pickup submerged in Auke Lake, in about fourteen feet of water. The Canvass Review Board completed its work on the October 4 Juneau Regular Municipal Election, and the Election Official has now certified the final[...]

Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Monday that he will present the Legislature with a crime bill next session to target the fentanyl crisis in Alaska. The building the state is seeking to convert into legislative housing has a current target date of January 2024 before it will be used. Last week, members of the Alaska Legislature[...]

Preliminary election work is complete in the 2022 CBJ Regular Municipal Election. Catherine Schleck from the Alaska STEAM Conference talked about an Author Meet and Greet that took place Saturday at JDHS. Charolette Truitt, Juneau Symphony executive director, talked about their Roaring 20's party held Saturday at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, and what to expect next.[...]

A missing hunter was recovered in Sitka after authorities found him at the bottom of a 300 foot cliff. Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Kristian Pickrell was appointed to the Ketchikan District Court. Gubernatorial candidate Les Gara was on action line to discuss his bid for governor. Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Stratton met[...]

Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon was on the KINY morning show to talk about the election results, and what's next for the assembly. The Juneau Economic Development Council joins the Alaska State Committee for Research in seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. There are several industries in Alaska that are projected to grow[...]

Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and for the first time, have also scrapped the winter harvest of smaller snow crab. We spoke with the Southeast Alaska Land Trust regarding their recent acquisition of wetlands on North Douglas Island at Hendrickson Point. In September, the USDA Forest Service and[...]

Anchorage Senator Bill Wielechowski and Fairbanks Senator Scott Kawasaki wrote to Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor urging the Department of Law to investigate Alaska’s excessively high fuel prices and determine if Alaskans are experiencing price gouging. Alaska Department of Commerce Commissioner Julie Sande spoke at a Juneau chamber luncheon, and provided an update on the[...]

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Saturday evening, the theme was the celebration of mining, “all that glitters.” A fundraiser was held Saturday to raise money for the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska's Mobile Mammogram program. Katie Ringsmuth, Mug Up, project leader and Alaska's state historian talked about the walk-through Storied[...]

Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaska island in the Bering Sea. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke to the unofficial preliminary results from Juneau's 2022 municipal election. Voting in the 2022 Ketchikan City and Borough elections ended[...]

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is urging residents throughout a huge swath of rural western Alaska to prepare for what forecasters called a strong storm that is expected to pack high winds and could result in areas of coastal flooding. Blood Bank of Alaska said Tuesday that they are in critical need for O Positive and[...]

Unofficial preliminary results from Juneau's 2022 municipal election are out. The Alaska Department of Public Safety and their partners announced Tuesday that they have seized over 212 pounds of illegal narcotics as part of an enforcement initiative across the state this Summer. A fall storm is expected to bring strong winds and areas of flooding[...]

Today is election day in Juneau. Capital City Fire Rescue is reminding residents that the open burn season in the valley has ended. The non-profit Saint Vincent DePaul was a speaker at a Juneau Chamber Luncheon. Members of the Alaska Friends Conference apologized for the residential boarding school they operated in Juneau. If Alaska’s state[...]

Tlingit master carver Wayne Price unveiled the healing totem, Kaasei Satú on Saturday afternoon. Liz Perry, the President & CEO of Travel Juneau shared information on Friends of the Flags Sunday morning. Mikayla Chappell, Forbidden Peak Brewery's Marketing and Sales manager, talked about Juneau's 3rd Auketoberfest that started Friday. Rick Fritsch, forecaster for the National[...]

The Oct. 4 municipal election is fast approaching. A group has formed in Juneau urging voters to vote no on Proposition 4. There will be a post ironman meeting with organizers and Travel Juneau. United Way of Southeast Alaska is holding its Fourth Day of Caring today in Juneau. An investigation was ordered by a[...]

As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the majority of debris has been cleared from Gastineau Avenue and the road is open to traffic. The City and Borough of Juneau Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a request from a local church and its cold-weather shelter. Travel Juneau Executive Director Liz Perry was on action line and[...]

The CBJ's Tom Mattice provided an update on the Gastineau Avenue landslide. CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto spoke to News of the North about Monday evening's landslide. Assembly committee of the whole supported moves to enhance property acquisitions and other matters on Monday night. Authorities have said that the investigation into the death of a[...]

Yesterday, a landslide occurred in the area above 187 Gastineau Avenue at approximately 6:20 PM. The Juneau assembly, meeting as the committee of the whole last evening, voted to move forward negotiations with Tlingit and Haida hosing authority for city land at Pederson hill. As part of a state effort to reduce the backlog of[...]

An Alaska judge has ruled that a lawmaker affiliated with the Oath Keepers may stay on the general election ballot in November even though he’s likely ineligible to hold public office. Proposition No. 4 is a ballot question that proposes to repeal City and Borough of Juneau Code which relates to the confidentiality and disclosure[...]

The Juneau Police Department has identified a homicide victim near the Brotherhood Bridge Trail. A lecture on ranked-choice voting, as part of the annual lecture series "Evening at Egan," will take place this evening on zoom. A COVID vaccine and booster clinic will be held at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Oct. 1. Alaska Gov.[...]

Juneau police are investigating a homicide near Brotherhood Bridge. Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer spoke about a variety of topics on Action Line on Wednesday. On this year's ballot for Juneau voters, proposition 2 asks whether to approve bonding to fund maintenance and improvements to Juneau trails and parks. A former Alaska Attorney General has[...]

The electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends began Tuesday, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October. A document obtained by News of the North shows that a second group of registered voters are asking the Hoonah City Clerk's office to certify a petition that would allow signatures to be gathered[...]

Capital City Fire and rescue is on scene at the 1200 block of Glacier ave looking for a fire in a building in the area. Following the historic storm impacting Western Alaska from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok, Governor Mike Dunleavy said he will be submitting a request for a Federal Disaster Declaration. There are[...]

Governor Mike Dunleavy, during a briefing update Sunday, provided updates on flooding damage in several western Alaskan coastal communities. CBJ has partnered with Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to study a possible transportation corridor to connect Juneau with the north end of Douglas Island. Two entities in Juneau have requested land at Pederson[...]

A vast swath of western Alaska could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region. CBJ ballot drop boxes opened Thursday as the voting period begins for the 2022 City and Borough of Juneau Regular Municipal Election. The league of Women voters, in partnership with Juneau[...]

Incumbents Carole Triem, Wade Bryson, and Greg Smith appear for the assembly candidate section. Incumbents Emil Mackey and Deedie Sorenson appear for the school board candidate section.

Rain Coast Data presented their 2022 Southeast By the Numbers report at the annual meeting of the Southeast Conference, and spoke about the region's cruise season, projecting over a million passengers next year. While on a panel on southeast's visitor industry at the southeast conference, a representative with the CruiseLines International Association, or CLIA, talked[...]

Mary Peltola has made history after being sworn in as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress. Capital City Fire and Rescue was on the scene last night of a structure fire at 365 South Franklin in Juneau. The Alaska Health Fair is coming to Juneau next month in the Mendenhall Valley. The CBJ[...]

Hoonah Public Safety Department dispatch relayed a call from a stranded person in the Icy Strait Point gondola on Sunday evening. The Alaska Department of Transportation said Alaska coastal communities will see more transparency, flat rates, and increased communication as the department moves toward improving marine highway service reliability. The CBJ Municipal Clerk's Office has[...]

A memorial service to remember the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania was held Sunday at Riverside Rotary Park. Juneau Suicide Prevention, in coalition with NAMI, held a community BBQ and canoe healing journeys at Sandy Beach Saturday afternoon. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services[...]

The largest PFD in the history of the state was announced Thursday. US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a news conference Tuesday that the final rule on the Tongass Roadless Rule is expected by the end of the year. Juneau Representative Sara Hannan reacted to Mary Peltola being elected to represent Alaska in congress,[...]

Alaska State Troopers say a Michigan man suffered serious puncture wounds to his arms during a bear mauling in Alaska. Former Alaska lawmaker Victor Kohring has died in a vehicle crash. After five months on the job, Anne Sears is no longer Alaska’s investigator for missing and murdered Indigenous people with the Alaska State Troopers.[...]

A trove of documents obtained by News of the North appear to show recent settlements with former Kenai Peninsula Borough employees. This week, legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman that modernizes Alaska’s marriage statutes became law. The question of whether Alaska should hold a constitutional convention will be up to voters this November. Two organizations[...]

The annual Labor Day Picnic was held Monday at Sandy Beach in Juneau. Bryan Caffrey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Juneau, summarized August's weather report. A federal grant is providing a big boost to mariculture in Alaska The University of Alaska Southeast announced that the 2022-23 One Campus, One Book selection is "Eat[...]

Sarah Palin has called on her Republican opponent, Nick Begich, to withdraw from the race for Alaska’s at-large congressional seat. A Kake man has died after Alaska State Troopers say he drowned in Boot Lake. The registration deadline to vote in the CBJ Municipal election this October is coming up. Brian Weed is well known[...]

Mary Peltola has prevailed in the special election to fill the remainder of the late Don Young's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Weather Service is reporting that a lot of rain is headed our way, and the City and Borough of Yakutat is ready for the rain coming its way. The[...]

An Anchorage man has been indicted for killing his father, former Rep. Dean Westlake. The City and Borough of Juneau and cruise lines calling on the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to help manage visitor industry impacts in the Capital City. Juneau School Superintendent Bridget Weiss spoke on the status of student bussing[...]

Active duty U.S. Air Force members are set to help drive school buses for students at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage as the school district works to address a shortage of drivers. On Sunday, Capital City Fire Rescue responded to Orca Point Apartments on Douglas Island for a report of a fire. Juneau mayor beth[...]

As of the first week of August, Juneau has seen 751,592 visitors come to the capital city. CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr spoke on the KINY Morning Show about the deal struck this week between Huna Totem and Norwegian Cruise Lines for waterfront property in downtown. The results of a study on more dock[...]

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman arrived in Ketchikan on Friday, after a 36-day transit from Key West, Florida. CBJ tourism manager 'excited' to see waterfront property plan unfold. CCFR stays busy with trio of fires over the course of 2 days. The City and Borough of Juneau Planning and Zoning Commission has[...]

Alaska Republican U.S. House candidate Tara Sweeney says she plans to end her campaign. Republican Charlie Pierce has advanced to the November general election in the race for Alaska governor. Alaska elections officials are violating voters’ rights by not providing a process through which voters can fix mistakes on mail ballot envelopes, a lawsuit filed[...]

Juneau police arrested a man Sunday for multiple charges, including allegedly assaulting an officer. Work is ongoing on the new city bus transit center in the Juneau valley. City Manager Rorie Watt spoke about Dock electrification for use by cruise ships. The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors Board will take up the[...]

A report from the state labor department says Alaska had about 9,900 more jobs last month than it did in July 2021. Staffing and hiring at the City and Borough of Juneau is an issue City Manager Rorie Watt said he is addressing. In reaction to the recent announcement that federal funding aimed at expanding[...]

The Alaska Department of Transportation said Thursday that the Montana Creek Bridge, located beyond the Hank Harmon Rifle Range, is closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. The City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors Operations Committee moved, with unanimous consent, an item dealing with the development of the Seadrome in downtown to the[...]

The unofficial results from Alaska's special primary election show a close race between the three US House candidates. The race to replace Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins' in the Alaska House of Representatives will see two candidates vie for the seat in November. With the unofficial results from statewide House and Senate primary elections rolling in, Juneau Sen.[...]

The unofficial results from Alaska's special primary election show a close race between the three candidates. A quick-moving and moist atmospheric river began to move across the area starting Tuesday afternoon and persisting into today. Numbers have been revealed about the total weight of fish caught during the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby. School is[...]

The special election for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat, and primary voting for the general election, is today. As school starts in Juneau, masking will remain optional. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr and a handful of elected officials made a trip last week to the Alaska Municipal League conference in Sitka. Commander of Coast Guard[...]

Fishing wrapped up yesterday as the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby came to a close. Juneau Economic Development Council Executive Director Brian Holst spoke to the status of housing in Juneau while a guest on action line. Looking at who, where, and for how long newcomers stay in Alaska was the topic of an article[...]

Organizations in Alaska have gotten creative in trying to help voters understand how to cast their ballot in the state's first ranked voting election on Aug. 16. Fishing in the 76th Golden North Salmon Derby gets underway Today. A federal court ruling this week has thrown into doubt the future of a valuable commercial salmon[...]

ADOT spokesperson Sam Dapcevich has provided an update on street access in the Valley, where the state and borough both have road projects underway. A document obtained by News of the North shows that a group of registered voters are asking the Hoonah City Clerk's office to certify a petition that would allow signatures to[...]

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A search for a man missing from a cruise ship in Juneau has been called off. Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed House Bill 363 establishing the Office of Broadband, creating the broadband parity adjustment fund, and establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly held a Committee of the Whole[...]

The Sitka Police Department is investigating an explosive device found at Blue Lake. The Alaska Department of Corrections says a man being held at an Anchorage prison has died. The Juneau School Board meets tonight, and on the agenda is a discussion on the current COVID mitigations within schools. As of Friday, CBJ has installed[...]

Juneau played host to the inaugural IRONMAN Alaska triathlon on yesterday, about 1,000 athletes traveled from 46 States and 30 countries. The race kicked off at 6:30 Sunday. The Ironman Kids Fun Run was on Saturday. The Shéiyi X̱aat Hít, or Spruce Root House in Juneau, has reached its year milestone. Amid the scores of[...]

A Juneau resident was arrested Wednesday for alleged theft and arson, in connection to Monday's structure fire on La Perouse Ave. Former Gov. Bill Walker and his running mate for Lt. Gov., Heidi Drygas, sat down for an interview this week with the Alaska Landmine. An Alaska newspaper reports that two Anchorage police officers violated[...]

A late afternoon fire on Wednesday saw Capital City Fire Rescue attend to an incident near Fred Meyer. The Juneau Assembly Monday approved proposed taxi rate increases. The three candidates standing for the special Congressional election for Alaska's US House seat appeared on a candidate forum on News of the North on Monday. U.S. Sen.[...]

A fire involving five cars occurred Tuesday morning in the Juneau Valley, an investigation by Capital City Fire and Rescue and Juneau Police is underway. Eaglecrest Ski Area has announced that the "Pulse" gondola is officially in transit. The CBJ Assembly discussed a conveyance of land on Telephone Hill from the state to the city[...]

Capital City Fire and Rescue are investigating a structure fire that occurred Monday morning in Juneau. The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a 23-year-old woman from the cruise ship American Constellation in Tracy Arm, approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Juneau on Monday. Juneau’s 14th annual National Night Out is tonight, and there will be road[...]

The Alaska Department of Health and the Anchorage Health Department have announced the first case of monkeypox in Alaska. On Saturday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 131, providing firefighters statewide with expanded workers' compensation disability coverage. School is starting soon in Juneau, with classes beginning Aug. 16. The current status of infrastructure and[...]

Authorities say a plane with seven people onboard bound for Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska crashed into the water as it was leaving a seaplane base in Anchorage on Tuesday. In an email to passengers, Alaska Airlines is warning them that the carrier is expecting heavy volumes of bicycles shipped to Juneau in[...]

Glacier Bay National Park has initiated an environmental inspection program focused on large cruise ships that enter the park. Goldbelt plans to covert the Seadrome building in downtown Juneau to a small cruiseship dock. Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt spoke on the new city hall while presenting before the Juneau chamber. Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa[...]

First responders, volunteers, and several other agencies in Juneau participated in an exercise drill Saturday morning, simulating the response to a runway crash between a commercial plane and a small plane. Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt spoke before the Juneau chamber at their weekly luncheon. Three finalists selected by the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of[...]

Nearly one in five jobs in Alaska state government is vacant, and in response, departments plan to conduct recruitment campaigns and provide hiring incentives. Juneau Rep Andi Story called for a return of defined benefits. A Juneau chef is among more than a dozen culinarians who will take part in a competition in Louisiana. The[...]

A woman who allegedly told detectives she had wanted to become a serial killer faces murder charges in the deaths of two men in Anchorage earlier this month. The Alaska U.S. attorney's office says a man has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally selling big game guiding services. The city of Thorne[...]

The City and Borough of Juneau Harbor Department on Tuesday afternoon worked to raise a fishing boat that sank on Tuesday morning. The Juneau Police Department is reminding motorists that the state's "Move Over" code is a law that requires motorists to move over and change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles. Juneau Animal Rescue[...]

Alaska State Troopers have have halted their search for a missing woman whose 2-year-old grandchild was found alone last week in a locked car stuck in mud on a rural road. Speaking at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing last week, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski talked about the current status of[...]

Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that the electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends will begin Sept. 20, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October. Ironman Alaska is full steam ahead for Aug. 7 in the Capital City. The City and Borough of Juneau plans to conduct the 2022 city election,[...]

CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto spoke to the Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee on Wednesday regarding Ironman. Due to a driver shortage, Capital Transit is temporarily reducing service starting today. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly ratified this week a pair of labor agreements with employees. Incumbent Juneau Assembly Member Carole Triem officially announced[...]

The City and Borough of Juneau is reminding residents that utility rates increased on July 1. There will be a road closure on Mendenhall Loop Road starting Friday as crews work on a repaving project. Officials with the native corporation Goldbelt and the Alaska Department of Transportation are looking into Cascade Point as a site[...]

Reports include: In a special meeting Tuesday, the Juneau school board approved the scope of the investigation into last month's floor sealant incident, as well as extended a contract for NANA to provide food services this fall. Juneau police have arrested a wanted man after a protracted search for him in the valley. Authorities are[...]

Reports include: The Juneau Police Department has updated information about a motor vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend at the McNugget Intersection, which resulted in the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian. The Juneau School Board met Monday to discuss the investigation process for the milk incident at Glacier Valley elementary last month. Former State[...]

Reports include: The Juneau Police Department says a motor vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday morning at the McNugget Intersection resulted in the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian. Former President Donald Trump was in Anchorage on Saturday to endorse candidates Sarah Palin and Kelly Tshibaka. Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl is urging Alaskans to vote no[...]

Reports include: A release of Suicide Basin began Thursday, and Mendenhall Lake's level is rising and is expected to crest Friday at around 9 feet. A Juneau grand jury has indicted 23-year-old Ben Parson on felony and misdemeanor charges after a standoff with police this week. A number of proposals were presented to the Assembly[...]

Reports include: The City and Borough of Juneau is no longer requesting that residents from Lemon Creek to Tee Harbor voluntarily conserve water. Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl spoke to his thoughts on the governor's final budget while a guest on action line. Work is ongoing in a research project between the Alaska department of transportation[...]

Reports include: Juneau Police Department has arrested Ben Parson after a brief standoff Tuesday. Juneau police have confirmed that they responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bus and a motorcyclist on Tuesday. The Alaska State Troopers have released details on a fireworks-related death in Gustavus. The City and Borough of[...]

Reports include: The 2022 4th of July parade in Juneau was held Monday with residents of the capital city coming to celebrate. This year's theme was Spirit of the Community. The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band performed Sunday at Marine Park. The three remaining top candidates in the special election to fill Don Young's unexpired term[...]

Reports include: A flood warning was issued Thursday for the Taku River by the National Weather Service. Sustained dry weather has caused higher demands on the City and Borough of Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley water storage. A Juneau man has been arrested on charges of child pornography. The Alaska Marine Highway System has contracted Goldbelt’s catamaran[...]

Reports include: The CBJ Planning Commission approved on Tuesday a conditional use permit to convert the Assembly Building from office space into apartments for legislators and staffers. The Planning Commission authorized a conditional use permit for a marijuana retail operation in Douglas on Tuesday night. The Juneau Chamber of Commerce has announced its opposition to[...]

Reports include: Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Tuesday. During a recent Capital Chat program, CBJ Tourism Director Alexandra Pierce spoke about Tourism Best Management Practices and how it is listening to Juneau about issues surrounding the return of visitors to the Capital City. The Juneau Assembly took up the 1%[...]

Reports include: The CBJ Assembly, during a special meeting on Monday, approved moving a pay raise for some city employees, and a procurement issue regarding the wastewater treatment plant. The Juneau school district has approved a contract with their classified and support staff union. Tlingit and Haida have opened a cooling center for elders and[...]

Reports include: A 13-year-old on a bicycle in Juneau was struck by a car Saturday. The Juneau Police Department has made arrests after an alleged shoplifting incident turned into something more serious. The Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition held a reproductive justice rally at the Dimond Courthouse Saturday. Sealaska Heritage Institute's Board of Trustees has named Dakhká[...]

Reports include: Sen. Lisa Murkowski has described as responsible and “targeted” a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing gun violence in the country. Temperatures will soar starting late this weekend into the middle of next week across the northern and central inner channels. Four emergency responders in Juneau received coins last week signifying a successful CPR[...]

Reports include: The campaign manager for Republican Tara Sweeney says the campaign does not plan to sue over a finding released by Alaska elections officials that Sweeney cannot advance to the special U.S. House election following the withdrawal of Al Gross. The Alaska Division of Elections has determined that Republican state Rep. David Eastman is[...]

Reports include: Gov. Mike Dunleavy appeared on Ketchikan Radio Center's Business Matters Monday while visiting Alaska's First City this week. Temperatures will soar this weekend from the 70s into the 80s for much of Southeast Alaska. By Monday, some locations of the Inner Channels could reach 90 degrees or hotter. Shareholders of Sealaska are voting[...]

Reports include: Summer is upon Southeast Alaska, as we see the solstice and the longest daylight of the year today. Dr. Al Gross and former state sen. John Coghill has announced that they will withdraw from both the special general election and regular election for Congress. Wearing cultural regalia at Juneau graduation are now protected[...]

Reports include: The race for Alaska’s U.S. House seat is taking shape. The Juneau Black Awareness Association held a Juneteenth celebration and fundraising event at Twin Lakes Sunday. Juneau Gold Rush days was held over the weekend. A plaque was installed to honor Doctor George Brown Saturday at Twin Lakes Project Playground. Several parents of[...]

Reports include: Smoke is still lurking across Southeast Alaska thanks to wildfires up north. The Juneau School District has released an update on the floor sealant incident. The budget for the City and Borough of Juneau is complete and City finance director Jeff Rogers spoke about the budget process and what comes next. Juneau Police[...]

Reports include: With all the athletes coming to Juneau for Ironman in August, the Juneau police department will have an increased presence to provide traffic control. Juneau Fourth of July Parade organizers are looking at participation coming back to pre-pandemic levels this year. Low-interest rates, tight inventory, and rising home sales prices in 2020 and[...]

Reports include: The Juneau School District has confirmed that students were served a chemical rather than milk at Glacier Valley Elementary School on Tuesday. The Juneau School Board has moved to rename Riverbend Elementary to Kax̱digoowú Héen, or “Going Back to Clear Water", a Tlingit name gifted to the school. Retired Alaska Chief Justice Bud[...]

Reports include: Authorities say four participants in an annual marine race from Washington state to Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Monday when some of the contestants’ sailboats capsized. The City and Borough of Juneau approved the next budget for the city, as well as an unchanged mill rate and funding for a[...]

Reports include: Alaska elections officials have released initial vote counts in the special primary for the state's only U.S. House seat. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. to finalize the city's budget. Recently passed education legislation could put Juneau one step closer to universal pre-k.[...]

Reports include: Celebration continues in Juneau. Arias Hoyle made a return to the stage in Juneau on Thursday as part of the Rock Auk'w series at the Crystal Saloon. A Juneau man has been indicted on charges of sexually abusing a minor. Alaska House Majority Leader Chris Tuck says he will not seek reelection this[...]

Reports include: Celebration 2022's Grand Entrance kicked off Wednesday night as dance groups from all over Southeast Alaska and the Interior converged on Centennial Hall. A new arts campus opened its doors to Juneau Wednesday. Juneau police have arrested two men on suspicion for trying to import drugs from Washington. The Hoonah City Council met[...]

Reports include: A search and rescue operation was undertaken just before 2 p.m. Tuesday at Middle Point, for a small plane that went into the water on the backside of Douglas. There is an increasing level of concern about the availability and affordability of housing in the community. Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl spoke on Action[...]

Reports include: The Alaska state public health emergency order related to COVID-19 will be rescinded in July. A Washington woman has been arrested in Juneau on suspicion of trying to bring drugs into Alaska. Former Legislator and State Commissioner, Nancy Dahlstrom, spoke about her Lt. Governor candidacy on the Dunleavy/Dahlstrom ticket while a guest on[...]

Reports include: A recent article in an online Triathlon magazine out of Canada recently asked whether price-gouging for accommodations was occurring in the run-up to Ironman Alaska. Trail Mix celebrated World Trail Day on Saturday with two events. At this year's Celebration, two dance groups from Wrangell will lead the way for the first time[...]

Reports include: Susan Bell, the principal partner at McKinley Group, spoke to the Juneau Assembly Finance Committee about the Juneau Economic Plan her firm has worked on. CCFR responded to two small fires in the downtown area on Wednesday. Dates and times have been picked out for the public to meet the three finalists in[...]

Reports include: The biennial event Celebration, an event bringing together clans from Southeast Alaska and beyond, is next week. Conditions remain dry across Southeast Alaska and temperatures will rise to the upper 70s across much of the region over the next few days. Progress is being made on developing a new CBJ election center that[...]

Reports include: Captial City Fire and Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning that sent one person, the sole occupant, to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The Coast Guard rescued two people from a kayak taking on water about one nautical mile West of Spuhn Island in Juneau Saturday. Juneau Gold Rush days[...]

Reports include: Tlingit & Haida held a virtual native issues Congressional candidate forum. With the news of Senate President Peter Micciche declining to run in 2022, Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl weighed in on his thoughts of working with the Senate President. Juneau School Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss addressed safety in the school district while a[...]

Reports include: Alaska Senate President Peter Micciche announced he will not seek reelection in 2022. The Juneau Docks and Harbors Board meets tonight to take up the department's project request list for the city's temporary 1% sales tax increase that will be put to voters later this year. Juneau Police will maintain beefed up patrolss[...]

Reports include: The Glory Hall appealed a decision on a recent permit denial. As the Juneau Assembly weighs a number of options in covering the tax revenue loss from exempting sales tax on food, the Juneau Chamber voiced its opposition to applying a seasonal 1% sales tax increase to cover that. Governor Mike Dunleavy gave[...]

Reports include: Governor Dunleavy has a running mate, former commissioner and legislator Nancy Dahlstrom. An appeal is coming from officials at the Glory Hall regarding a denied permit to covert their previous location downtown into an emergency shelter. Members of the Juneau Community Foundation spoke on Action Line about the about $2 million in funding[...]

Reports include: Rachel Alford from Fairbanks, Alaska, the volunteer Admin lead for Alaska and Western Washington with Rubicon spoke with News of the North about classes they are hosting in Juneau this week and what Rubicon stands for. A study on a Second Crossing to Douglas is underway, and the project planner said they are[...]

Reports include: Gov. Mike Dunleavy held an end-of-session press conference on Thursday. Juneau representative Andi Story spoke on Action Line regarding her vote on the PFD amount. The City and Borough of Juneau is considering a ballot proposition to construct a new City Hall in downtown. The Juneau Police Department is undertaking a project to[...]

Reports include: The Alaska Legislature approved a state spending package late Wednesday that would pay residents about $3,200 this year after a vote that would have boosted the payout to about $3,850 narrowly failed in the House. Two finalists for the "$1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge" are from Southeast Alaska, and U.S. Assistant Secretary[...]

Reports include: The Coast Guard called off a search for a person in the water near Eldred Rock in Lynn Canal on Tuesday. Alaska lawmakers tasked with negotiating a budget deal have reached a tentative agreement that would pay residents more than $3,000 this year. The Juneau Assembly was presented the first steps towards exploring[...]

Reports include: The Capital City Republican Women held a GOP forum for a select group of candidates to succeed the late Don Young on Monday night. The weeks long search for a missing seven-year-old ended Sunday after two individuals tipped off to authorities the remains of a child. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday[...]

Reports include: The CEO of Alaska Airlines says the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month. The U.S. Coast Guard is calling on every military member, civilian, Auxiliary, retiree, and family member associated with the branch of service to help recruit new members. House Bill 123 passed in the Senate[...]

Reports include: Amelia Wilson, a member of the Hoonah City Council, was removed from her vice mayoral position. A Ketchikan man has been indicted on two charges of possession of child pornography. America’s commercial fishing industry fell 10% in catch volume and 15% in value during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. A man[...]

Reports include: The City and Borough of Juneau is once again recommending masking indoors. The Juneau Fourth of July Parade Committee has spoken out about what to expect for this year’s festivities. A U.S. Army soldier died of injuries sustained in a bear attack Tuesday. The Senate has fallen far short in a vote toward[...]

Reports include: The Senate has passed a state spending package that includes dividends of about $4,200 to residents this year plus “energy relief” checks of $1,300. The U.S. Interior Department is expected to release a report Wednesday that it says will begin to uncover the truth about the federal government's past oversight of Native American[...]

Reports include: The Alaska Senate has passed an amendment calling for a larger than usual dividend, which would be approximately $4,300 per Alaskan. The Philippine Consulate General office will provide services in Juneau this month. Sealaska’s 2022 proxy will include a resolution that would eliminate the requirement to document blood quantum in order to qualify[...]

Reports include: A local political action group is asking Juneau registered voters to approve a ballot referendum regarding the city's Mandatory Disclosure of Real Estate Values in Transactions code. A report is stating that Alaska Airlines pilots are just days away from voting on striking. The Coast Guard cutter Reef Shark has transited the Panama[...]

Reports include: The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Awareness Day rally and march was held at the Capitol on Thursday. The Deputy Chief of Juneau Police fielded questions from the Juneau Chamber at their weekly Luncheon, and spoke on the department's radio infrastructure. According to Deputy City Manager Robert Barr, the Carnival Spirit,[...]

Reports include: House Bill 104, which would provide a gas-tax holiday, and a future surcharge on refined fuels, passed on a 36-2 vote in the house Wednesday. The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee took up a number of budget items on Wednesday. The assembly public works and facility committee was given a presentation on the need[...]

Reports include: During a press conference to address what he is calling a Fentanyl crisis in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Tuesday that the majority of the illicit drug is coming from Mexico, with help from China. The Juneau Off-Road Association and Trail Mix are recipients of a $10,000 award from Polaris Inc.’s TRAILS Grant[...]