Last summer there were five fatalities in Juneau’s backcountry between June 21 and Sept. 16 — four of which resulted in recoveries of the bodies. The volunteer search and rescue team was intimately involved in those incidents.
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Clarence ‘Butch’ Laiti remembered as Lingít leader and fisheries advocate
For much of his life, Clarence “Butch” Laiti was a tireless advocate for Alaska Native fishing rights and sovereignty. He devoted his life to the preservation of the Taku River, where his family fished for generations.
Juneau’s Class of 2026 is set to graduate this Sunday
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé and Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School will each hold ceremonies. The Juneau School District will livestream both graduations over Zoom.
Goldbelt Tram to remain closed indefinitely following incident last month
“There is no date set to open until we are certified safe to operate. We don’t know when that date will be,” said Goldbelt President and CEO McHugh Pierre.
Juneau might get an Alaska Airlines flight to Portland, without stopping in Seattle
Juneau International Airport leaders say the route is inevitable, but the airline is a bit more hesitant.
How to get your soil ready for spring planting
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder about soil preparation: fertilizing it, warming it, and the various soil types and how to manage them.





