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New results shift results of some House races
Still more to come. → Read More
Set expectations for a very different Election Day
Results may vary. → Read More
USDA exempts Tongass National Forest from Roadless Rule
Reactions are pouring in. → Read More
Long-awaited ferry reshaping report released
Read the full report here. → Read More
Increase in COVID cases could overwhelm hospitals, experts warn
Mask now so businesses stay open later, they say. → Read More
Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust
Alaskans on both sides of the issue reacted strongly Friday to the news protections on the Tongass National Forest known as the Roadless Rule are likely to be lifted in as little as 30 days. A deluge of news releases and statements began going out Thursday afternoon following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Rulemaking on the Tongass… → Read More
Eyes turn to Alaska’s senators amid Supreme Court vacancy
Members of Alaska’s congressional delegation gave different responses as to whether they believe a Supreme Court justice should be appointed ahead of Election Day — but only one has so far shared a definite opinion. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is back in the national spotlight as she and Susan Collins of Maine, also a Republican, may be two holdouts in the GOP as President Donald Trump… → Read More
Work begins on SHI’s arts campus
Hopefully to open next July. → Read More
Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will review the proposal to merge the University of Alaska Southeast with University of Alaska Fairbanks Wednesday, at a Board meeting held electronically. Because of significant reductions to UA’s budget from both state cuts and COVID-19-related revenue losses, regents voted in early June to conduct a study on the merger with the results due in October.… → Read More
Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption
No smoking. → Read More
Juneau on track to break summer rainfall records
This week should be nice, though. → Read More
With mandate passed, city asks for compliance
Cloth face coverings will be required in public following the passing of an emergency city ordinance. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly passed the ordinance unanimously Monday night after more than an hour of mixed public testimony. The mandate went into effect immediately and lasts for 90 days. Opponents who gave testimony said the science around masking was unsettled and said there are… → Read More
8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for Juneau
Juneau has eight new confirmed COVID-19 cases, the city announced Friday, resulting from community spread at a seafood processing business. All eight people are currently in isolation and their close contacts are quarantining, a news release from the City and Borough of Juneau said. Four of the people are Juneau residents and four are non residents, according to CBJ. “This grouping of cases… → Read More
Permits are next step for social service campus
A plan to consolidate social services in Juneau at a new campus in the Mendenhall Valley could take a step forward next week, if the City and Borough of Juneau approves its permits at a July 14 meeting of the Planning Commission. The Glory Hall and United Human Services of Southeast Alaska want to build a social services campus at 8617 Teal Street near the Juneau International Airport. The plan… → Read More
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Be safe out there. → Read More
State reports 50 new COVID-19 cases
Total case count passes 1,000. → Read More
Pandemic shuts down one restaurant, opens another
At a time when most businesses are shutting their doors or just trying to get by, two Juneau men have decided to try their hand at a downtown eatery recently vacated by another restaurant due to lack of business. “I thought when this hit, OK, there’s going to be some opportunities,” said Don Morgan, co-owner of what’s now called Second Street Cafe at the corner of Second and Seward streets, in a… → Read More
After long night of listening, long road ahead
More discussions are needed, city officials say. → Read More
Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says
No excuse absentee ballots. → Read More
Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau
Republicans are wary. → Read More