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Juneau joins nationwide ‘blue wave’ in 2026 midterms
Early results for the 2026 Alaska midterm election showed a mixed bag for democrats and republicans in statewide races. But Juneau joined much of the rest of the country in the “blue wave,” with democrats leading all races in nearly all 13 local precincts. In the race for...
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State contractor mobilizes equipment, prepares for construction of ferry terminal at Cascade Point
The M/V Hubbard carries passengers between Juneau, Haines and Skagway through much of the year. (Avery Ellfeldt/KHNS) The state of Alaska last month gave a contractor the green light to begin preparing for the construction of a controversial ferry terminal between Haines and Juneau. The move is raising concerns among critics that the Dunleavy administration is improperly fast tracking the project before a new governor takes office.
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Juneau voters share mixed views on candidates and ranked choice voting on Election Day
People all over Juneau turned out to vote on Election Day. They got to decide who to elect for governor, U.S. House and Senate, and for state House. Cars sped along Egan Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on a brisk Tuesday morning as Haines Republican Annette Kreitzer waved signs with her supporters. The sign wavers got a break from the rain as the sun rose in the distance. The occasional car honked as it drove by.
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Alaska Judicial Council doesn’t issue a recommendation on retention election for Juneau judge
If you find yourself flipping through the State of Alaska’s Official Election Pamphlet, you’ll find the judges toward the end. First you’ll see a judge’s photo and biography. The next page is where you’ll see the Alaska Judicial Council’s recommendation on whether to retain that judge.
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Juneau planning commission OKs downsized Huna Totem cruise project as costs skyrocket
The Juneau Planning Commission unanimously approved a scaled-down version of a proposed cruise ship dock and development project in downtown Juneau Tuesday night. That’s after costs to build the project escalated dramatically, according to Susan Bell, Huna Totem Corp.’s vice president of strategic initiatives. “It’s smaller-scale facilities,” she...
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State OKs tidelands lease for new Douglas Island cruise ship docks in preliminary decision
Goldbelt Incorporated is a step closer toward its plan to build a $500 million cruise ship port in Juneau. The State of Alaska issued a preliminary decision last week to approve a 25-year lease of state-owned tidelands on Douglas Island to the Alaska Native corporation. The preliminary decision was issued...
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Juneau School Board to hear from parents over curriculum concerns
The Juneau School Board will consider a complaint over curriculum being used at Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen Elementary at its Tuesday meeting. Last year, a student’s parents reported concerns to the district over the elementary school’s use of classroom management materials from a program called Focus Five/Acting Right. The district issued its finding earlier this month that no changes needed to happen.
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No Kings ralliers in Juneau urge residents to get out and vote in midterm election
More than 70 people gathered in the rain Saturday morning in Juneau to partake in a nationwide No Kings rally downtown. The rally aimed to inspire people to get out and vote in this November’s midterm election. Bundled up in rain gear at the Juneau-Douglas bridge intersection, Judy Urquhart said she’s using her vote to protect her freedoms.
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Alaskans join nationwide No Kings rally focused on getting out the vote
Alaskans across the state rallied on Saturday as part of a nationwide No Kings day of action to encourage early voting in the November elections and criticize the Trump administration. Early in person voting begins in many locations in Alaska on Monday. Organizers at the No Kings event in Juneau urged Alaskans to vote early, […]
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Calhoun Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Closed
The pedestrian bridge and stairs over Calhoun Avenue in Downtown Juneau are now closed following a recent inspection by bridge engineers at the Alaska Department of Transportation. The bridge was built in 1977 and has been determined to have exceeded its useful life. Access to the bridge is closed for safety. Future demolition or replacement decisions are yet to be determined.
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Downtown Juneau shack taken down to discourage people from climbing derelict AJT pier
A prominent shack on a derelict pier in downtown Juneau was torn down on Thursday. The pier is owned by AJT Mining Properties, a sister company of Alaska Electric Light and Power. CEO Alec Mesdag said the company decided to remove the shack because it was a safety hazard. “We’re...