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Traditional Veterans Day ceremonies took on a new feel in Juneau this year due to recent events that were cause for celebration and concern.
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Congratulations, concern expressed in local tributes on Veterans Day
Newly-completed memorial park for Alaska Native vets, call for return to peace of Armistice Day amidst current-day conflicts mark this year’s traditional events in Juneau.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Traditional Veterans Day ceremonies took on a new feel in Juneau this year due to recent events that were cause for celebration and concern.
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The arrival of winter weather also means the departure of a tent encampment on Teal Street as of Friday, according to a notice posted by the Juneau Police Department.
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Homeless camp on Teal Street set to be removed Friday as first significant snow expected that day
Help sought for people who’ve lived in tents for months, many of whom say they don’t know where they’ll go next.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The arrival of winter weather also means the departure of a tent encampment on Teal Street as of Friday, according to a notice posted by the Juneau Police Department.
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Today marks the debut of Angela Rodell as a regular columnist for the Juneau Independent. She is a former CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
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A balanced budget and a balanced perspective: What Juneau’s ‘deficit’ panic reveals
Juneau’s finances are not in crisis. They require discipline, clarity, and a renewed commitment to honest fiscal stewardship. The path forward isn’t to raise taxes — it’s to right-size spending and re...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today marks the debut of Angela Rodell as a regular columnist for the Juneau Independent. She is a former CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
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The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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Veterans Day in Juneau will be honored with ceremonies, ringing of bell and new memorial park
The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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The Trump administration is telling states to "immediately undo" actions intended to provide people with full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. The impact on payouts OK’d by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week was not immediately known.
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States must ‘undo’ actions providing full SNAP benefits, Trump administration says
Alaska making partial payments under emergency declaration issued by governor; impact of Trump order not immediately known.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump administration is telling states to "immediately undo" actions intended to provide people with full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. The impact on payouts OK’d by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week was not immediately known.
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A dozen Republicans seem to think they have a good chance of being Alaska’s next governor, while only one Democrat is officially harboring such hopes so far. The last time a Democrat was elected was 1998.
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Tom Begich, lone Democratic candidate for governor, says state is missing opportunities during tough times
Former state senate minority leader says "it's exactly times like this that people should step up" as he faces 12 Republican candidates who have declared so far in 2026 race.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A dozen Republicans seem to think they have a good chance of being Alaska’s next governor, while only one Democrat is officially harboring such hopes so far. The last time a Democrat was elected was 1998.
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The JDHS football season may be over, but the accolades continue to come across the field for the Crimson Bears.
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Six Crimson Bears earn all-state football honors
Tupou, Ault, Iona, Niere, Van Kirk, Haube-Law fêted.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The JDHS football season may be over, but the accolades continue to come across the field for the Crimson Bears.
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The city filed eviction cases Wednesday for two residences on Telephone Hill, seeking to enforce Nov. 1 vacate orders for the properties where three people are still living.
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City files eviction cases for two Telephone Hill residences, hearing scheduled Nov. 19
Date means three residents at the homes will be able to stay well past Nov. 1 deadline to vacate.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The city filed eviction cases Wednesday for two residences on Telephone Hill, seeking to enforce Nov. 1 vacate orders for the properties where three people are still living.
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About five pounds of methamphetamine being mailed in packages was seized in separate drug busts in Ketchikan and Haines during the past week, according to the Juneau Police Department.
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Five pounds of meth seized, two people arrested in Ketchikan, Haines
Packages of drugs mailed to communities have a combined street value of about $365,960, according to JPD.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
About five pounds of methamphetamine being mailed in packages was seized in separate drug busts in Ketchikan and Haines during the past week, according to the Juneau Police Department.
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City leaders say significant budget reductions are coming due to tax cuts approved by voters, but instead of immediately trimming programs they will focus on a more careful evaluation of spending for the coming fiscal year starting next July 1.
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Assembly opts against immediate program cuts after voters OK tax reductions; focus will instead be on next year
Grant recipients will get remaining 60% of awards withheld before election, but will be asked if they’re willing to give money back.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
City leaders say significant budget reductions are coming due to tax cuts approved by voters, but instead of immediately trimming programs they will focus on a more careful evaluation of spending for the coming fiscal year starting next July 1.
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After months of fundraising, the Jobsis family has reached their $1.15 million goal to enter 4-year-old Cade Jobsis in clinical trials to treat his rare genetic disease.
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Cure for Cade raises enough to continue with clinical trials for child’s rare genetic disease
Weeks of fundraising gets $1.15M needed for hospital treatment in addition to $3M already raised for special drug.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
After months of fundraising, the Jobsis family has reached their $1.15 million goal to enter 4-year-old Cade Jobsis in clinical trials to treat his rare genetic disease.
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Modified upgrades at the Fred Meyer intersection, including a traffic light and pedestrian crossing, scheduled to begin construction by the end of next year were presented by project officials to a Juneau Assembly committee on Monday.
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Updated Egan Drive safety improvements at Fred Meyer include traffic light, pedestrian crossing beacons
State hopes construction begins next fall on project that also plans for 20% growth in traffic at intersection due to development.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Modified upgrades at the Fred Meyer intersection, including a traffic light and pedestrian crossing, scheduled to begin construction by the end of next year were presented by project officials to a Juneau Assembly committee on Monday.
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Using up to $10 million to provide assistance to residents eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as well as food pantries, was approved in a state disaster declaration issued Monday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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State funds for food assistance authorized by Gov. Dunleavy in disaster declaration
$10M for SNAP-eligible Alaskans and food banks would cover a portion of $25M benefits paid monthly to recipients, as Trump administration set to pay a portion under court order.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Using up to $10 million to provide assistance to residents eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as well as food pantries, was approved in a state disaster declaration issued Monday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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Eaglecrest needs at least another $3 million to complete the gondola, but it’s a better option than the more than $10 million it would cost to abandon the project, the ski area’s board members were told at their annual retreat Saturday.
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Eaglecrest gondola needs at least another $3M, but walking away will cost the city far more, board members told
Asking Goldbelt, cruise industry for more funds among options as CBJ tries to cope with post-election tax cuts.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Eaglecrest needs at least another $3 million to complete the gondola, but it’s a better option than the more than $10 million it would cost to abandon the project, the ski area’s board members were told at their annual retreat Saturday.
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The JDHS swim team’s 4x50 yard medley relay teams set the stage for a Crimson Bears sweep of the team titles Saturday to open the 2025 Southeast Region V Swim and Dive Championships at Ketchikan’s Gateway Aquatic Center.
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JDHS sweeps Region V swim and dive team titles
Crimson Bears girls earn individual medals.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The JDHS swim team’s 4x50 yard medley relay teams set the stage for a Crimson Bears sweep of the team titles Saturday to open the 2025 Southeast Region V Swim and Dive Championships at Ketchikan’s Gateway Aquatic Center.
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The JDHS volleyball team honored 10 senior players Saturday in the George Houston Gymnasium before defeating the visiting Sitka Wolves 3-2 (25-15, 26-24, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10)
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JDHS volleyball team honors seniors in Sitka match
10 Crimson Bears feted before feeding on visiting Wolves.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The JDHS volleyball team honored 10 senior players Saturday in the George Houston Gymnasium before defeating the visiting Sitka Wolves 3-2 (25-15, 26-24, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10)
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Maureen Conerton and Jeff Brown will still be sleeping in Juneau’s oldest house Saturday night, despite an Nov. 1 eviction order for their house and a dozen other residences on Telephone Hill.
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The final days in Juneau’s oldest house as Telephone Hill’s eviction deadline arrives
Belongings and furniture still not packed as Maureen Conerton and husband Jeff Brown are staying past Saturday’s move-out date, but she says they know time is short.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Maureen Conerton and Jeff Brown will still be sleeping in Juneau’s oldest house Saturday night, despite an Nov. 1 eviction order for their house and a dozen other residences on Telephone Hill.
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Juneau may soon have seven cruise ship berths, so it’s time to start considering tourism growth beyond the current voluntary five-ship-a-day agreement with the cruise industry, city administrators are telling the Juneau Assembly.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Juneau may soon have seven cruise ship berths, so it’s time to start considering tourism growth beyond the current voluntary five-ship-a-day agreement with the cruise industry, city administrators are telling the Juneau Assembly.
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The JDHS hockey team had their first practice of the season two weeks ago, and Friday they showcased the talent fans can expect to see on the Crimson Bears’ home sheet.
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Crimson Bears out of hibernation and on the ice
JDHS hockey graduated 10, but returners have earned varsity letters.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The JDHS hockey team had their first practice of the season two weeks ago, and Friday they showcased the talent fans can expect to see on the Crimson Bears’ home sheet.
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Pete Carran, an Alaska hall of fame radio journalist for more than five decades who spent most of his career in Juneau, died Wednesday at the age of 77.
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Pete Carran, longtime Juneau radio journalist and hall of fame broadcaster, dies at 77
Locals, coworkers remember him as an aggressive newsman, familiar voice and gruff persona with an affectionate side.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Pete Carran, an Alaska hall of fame radio journalist for more than five decades who spent most of his career in Juneau, died Wednesday at the age of 77.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will install and pay for a second phase of HESCO barriers along the Mendenhall River under an agreement signed with the city during a special Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday evening.
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Corps of Engineers to pay for second phase of HESCO barriers, speed up assessment of long-term solution
Agreement signed at special Assembly meeting makes feds responsible for installation and materials, city for maintenance; $25M buyout for View Drive homes also discussed.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will install and pay for a second phase of HESCO barriers along the Mendenhall River under an agreement signed with the city during a special Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday evening.
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Some notable challenging of the status quo did indeed occur as Nano Brooks was sworn in as a new member of the Juneau Assembly on Monday night, but mostly from audience members in ways expected and unexpected.
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Nano Brooks sworn in as new Assembly member at meeting with lots of shakeup — from others
Residents submit petition with 847 names in unsuccessful attempt to stop Telephone Hill evictions on Nov. 1; mayor says redevelopment plans for area will be presented Nov. 3.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Some notable challenging of the status quo did indeed occur as Nano Brooks was sworn in as a new member of the Juneau Assembly on Monday night, but mostly from audience members in ways expected and unexpected.
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The Mendenhall Valley Public Library celebrated a decade of being open in its Dimond Complex building Saturday afternoon.
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Mendenhall Valley Public Library celebrates 10 years at Dimond Park
Branch’s vision expands — literally in multiple ways — since its move from Mendenhall Mall.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Mendenhall Valley Public Library celebrated a decade of being open in its Dimond Complex building Saturday afternoon.
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Approval of a 280-foot-wide, 111-foot-high hydroelectric dam at a lake south of Juneau, along with supporting infrastructure for a renewable energy project in the works for the past 15 years, is set to be considered by the Planning Commission on Tuesday.
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Permit for Juneau Hyderpower dam south of Juneau on Planning Commission agenda Tuesday
280-foot-wide, 111-foot-high dam at Sweetheart Lake part of project envisioned to supply renewable energy as far north as Berners Bay.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Approval of a 280-foot-wide, 111-foot-high hydroelectric dam at a lake south of Juneau, along with supporting infrastructure for a renewable energy project in the works for the past 15 years, is set to be considered by the Planning Commission on Tuesday.
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The first Juneau Assembly meeting after the election got off to a contentious — and late — start when a man who Mayor Beth Weldon said has been "violently threatening" city leaders showed up wearing a full facemask asserting his right to confront them.
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Police called to Assembly meeting when man accused of violently threatening city leaders shows up in mask
Start of meeting delayed for an hour until KC Kregar, arrested and earlier this month at City Hall, leaves under JPD escort.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The first Juneau Assembly meeting after the election got off to a contentious — and late — start when a man who Mayor Beth Weldon said has been "violently threatening" city leaders showed up wearing a full facemask asserting his right to confront them.
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