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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024

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Police calls for Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

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A profile of a South African model is seen on the surface of Sandy Beach on Nov 18. (Photo by Elliot Welch shared by Juneau Parks and Recreation)

So…who is that woman that’s been stretched out on Sandy Beach all month?

Artist Blake Byers uses nearby rocks to depict South African model as part of “exhibit” of people on shores.

A profile of a South African model is seen on the surface of Sandy Beach on Nov 18. (Photo by Elliot Welch shared by Juneau Parks and Recreation)
Mike Sfraga, then chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, speaks on April 10, 2024, at the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage. He later became U.S. ambassador-at-large for Arctic Affairs. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.

It’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave posts during a presidential transition.

Mike Sfraga, then chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, speaks on April 10, 2024, at the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage. He later became U.S. ambassador-at-large for Arctic Affairs. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
Skagway’s main street during tour season. (Photo by Shaelene Grace Moler)

Woven Peoples and Place: Skagway Development Corp.’s community partnership and holistic development

Initiatives like “Made in Skagway” program focus on local business support, community development

Skagway’s main street during tour season. (Photo by Shaelene Grace Moler)
Alaska Supreme Court Justices Susan M. Carney and Peter Maassen are seen on Feb. 8, 2024, in Juneau. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Susan M. Carney to serve as Alaska Supreme Court chief justice

Alaska’s five Supreme Court justices have voted to make Justice Susan M. Carney the next chief justice. Carney’s term will start on Jan. 10, 2025,… Continue reading

Alaska Supreme Court Justices Susan M. Carney and Peter Maassen are seen on Feb. 8, 2024, in Juneau. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
The city of Wrangell, where a landslide on Nov. 20, 2023, killed six people including a family of five. (City and Borough of Wrangell photo)

Wrangell residents gather to remember landslide victims on one-year anniversary

“We want you to know that we have noticed the incredible heart of this community.”

  • Nov 27, 2024
  • By Sue Bahleda For the Wrangell Sentinel
  • landslide
The city of Wrangell, where a landslide on Nov. 20, 2023, killed six people including a family of five. (City and Borough of Wrangell photo)
President Donald Trump and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy pose for a photo aboard Air Force One during a stopover at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage in 2019. (Sheila Craighead / White House photo)

With virtually all of the top Trump spots filled, Dunleavy says he’s staying as governor

Governor, who has two years remaining in his second term, makes announcement on talk radio Monday

President Donald Trump and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy pose for a photo aboard Air Force One during a stopover at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage in 2019. (Sheila Craighead / White House photo)
The village of Kake on Kupreanof Island. (Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development photo)

Group of residents and a flock of frozen turkeys catch catamaran to Kake in time for Thanksgiving

Hosts of community celebrations on boat Tuesday after weekend ferry mishap strands them in Juneau.

The village of Kake on Kupreanof Island. (Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development photo)
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The Hubbard state ferry docks at the Alaska Marine Highway System terminal in Auke Bay on Monday, June 26.

Break in Kake’s ferry dock mooring fouls Thanksgiving plans for dozens of people stranded in Juneau

Ship loaded with vehicles and food forced back to Juneau after wind damage to village’s dock Saturday.

Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo
The Hubbard state ferry docks at the Alaska Marine Highway System terminal in Auke Bay on Monday, June 26.
A courtroom at the Juneau Courthouse. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau man already in prison on federal weapons charges convicted by jury on drug, assault charges

Clyde Pasterski, 44, was arrested in May 2020 when weapons, drugs other items found at home.

A courtroom at the Juneau Courthouse. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)
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Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024

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Ann Stepetin (left) and Marion Dau (center) talk to Pauline Duncan about her woven aprons and other items for sale at the Indigenous Artists and Vendors Holiday Market on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau Public Market expected to be biggest since 2019 — and online shoppers can start browsing now

41st annual three-day event starts Friday, along with Indigenous Artists and Vendors Holiday Market.

Ann Stepetin (left) and Marion Dau (center) talk to Pauline Duncan about her woven aprons and other items for sale at the Indigenous Artists and Vendors Holiday Market on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Ranked choice votes in Alaska’s U.S. House race are tallied Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the state Division of Election’s office. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Recount of defeated ranked choice repeal ballot measure faces long odds — but has an ardent attorney

Lawyer for other “election integrity” efforts argued Supreme Court should overturn Trump’s 2020 defeat.

Ranked choice votes in Alaska’s U.S. House race are tallied Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the state Division of Election’s office. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Rep. Andi Story, a Juneau Democrat, listens to a presentation during a House Education Committee meeting May 3, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. Story has been named co-chair of the committee for the upcoming legislative session. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

State Rep. Andi Story to co-chair House Education Committee under new Democrat-led majority

Sara Hannan remains on Finance Committee as Juneau representatives look to play bigger roles

Rep. Andi Story, a Juneau Democrat, listens to a presentation during a House Education Committee meeting May 3, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. Story has been named co-chair of the committee for the upcoming legislative session. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
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Police calls for Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

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Aurora forecast through the week of Nov. 24

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast. The listings below will… Continue reading

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Spawning sockeye salmon returning from Bristol Bay swim in 2013 in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve’s Tazimina Lake. Sockeye salmon, also known as red salmon, accounted for about two-thirds of the value to commercial fishers of this year’s total Alaska salmon catch. (D. Young/National Park Service)

Alaska’s total commercial salmon harvest this year was ultra-low in both quantity and value

State: Number of fish harvested third lowest since 1985, value to fishers third lowest since 1975.

Spawning sockeye salmon returning from Bristol Bay swim in 2013 in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve’s Tazimina Lake. Sockeye salmon, also known as red salmon, accounted for about two-thirds of the value to commercial fishers of this year’s total Alaska salmon catch. (D. Young/National Park Service)