News
Aurora forecast through the week of March 23
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Glacier visitor center plans “half time” operations during tourism season due to mass firings
CBJ tourism manager proposes spending $200K in passenger fees to help organizations with staff at glacier.
Police calls for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Police calls for Monday, March 31, 2025
State employee salary study misses another deadline, prompting House resolution demanding to see data
Murkowski votes to oppose Canada tariffs, Sullivan votes in support
Alaska Legislature approves bill allowing teenage alcohol servers at restaurants, breweries
Sports
JDHS softball returns to the circle, baseball to the mound
Crimson Bears girls in new conference, boys on new field.
Pure Sole: Fast Freddy
There are two sounds I can never seem to forget. One is the winter snow shovel scraping along the concrete… Continue reading
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Choose empathy during these difficult times
“It is your concern when your neighbor’s wall is on fire.” — Horace Recently, too many of our neighbors have… Continue reading
Cooking For Pleasure: Braised carrots with garlic and thyme
When I was growing up, my parents never, ever served cooked carrots for dinner. Nor were they even mentioned as… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
I Went to the Woods: The theater is over, let the work begin
The election is over. It’s time to catch our collective breath and… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Geologic hydrogen may be an answer
The internal combustion engine is less than 100 years old. Same for… Continue reading
Events
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in April
A poster tribute leading up to the 50th Alaska Folk Festival and… Continue reading
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in March
Performance and presentation on historic SOB organ, community exhibit at city museum among events.
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in February
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in January
An icebreaker, a world-premiere play, a new ski season and holiday events galore arriving at week’s end
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in November
Candidate seeks to convey ‘Brilliant Defiance’ during Juneau Symphony’s election-season concerts
Opinion
My Turn: Is it time to impeach Elon Musk?
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for,… Continue reading
Letter: Sen. Sullivan should have a voice, not just nod along with Trump
Opinion: CBJ budget challenges mount
My Turn: Fight fascism — shop local
My Turn: Public broadcasting needs support as its elimination is considered by Trump administration
My Turn: Increasing food security without a state agriculture department
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