
Governor issues preemptive disaster declaration for Juneau as Suicide Basin nears capacity
Current reports from the National Weather Service estimate the basin will be full Monday, but a release can happen at any time.

More women testify in trial against former Juneau chiropractor
This was the second week of testimony in the trial against Jeffrey Fultz, a former Juneau chiropractor who is accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care.

Gathering, processing, and applying seaweed in your fertile garden
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder about the various ways to gather, process, and apply seaweed to your fertile garden.

USGS expands landslide monitoring in Southeast Alaska
Data from Juneau’s Mount Roberts went online last month and new research site installations are planned for another community this fall.

Trump sets meeting date with Putin in Alaska
The two world leaders are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15.

Tlingit and Haida reviews president following abuse accusations
The review comes after a former fiancée of Peterson made accusations of abuse on social media in late July.

Juneau issues preemptive disaster declaration ahead of glacial outburst flood
Officials say issuing the declaration before the flood could speed up recovery efforts after.

Juneau’s homeless shelter reduces services amid ‘chaos’ and safety concerns
The shelter has seen an increase in homeless people camping nearby compared to other years. Shelter officials say the reduction may cut down on campers – and chaos.

Work will continue at controversial mining exploration effort near Haines, company says
The project has long divided Chilkat Valley residents over its potential economic benefits — and environmental impacts.

Outburst, Episode 1: The flood zone
The first episode of Outburst unravels why so many people were shocked by the sudden severity of recent glacial outburst floods – and why Alaska’s capital city wasn’t prepared.

Native languages need radio, which is at risk of being lost
As public media is threatened after cuts from Trump administration, Indigenous radio also face threats to how they preserve and grow language.
The icebreaker cometh: Juneau’s new Coast Guard cutter arrives in Auke Bay
Coast Guard officials say it will likely be a few more years before the ship is officially homeported in Juneau, bringing an estimated 190 Coast Guard personnel and their families.

State health official says Alaska will be spared from some national Medicaid cuts
The deputy commissioner spoke on the program “Line One” about how the Big Beautiful Bill will impact Medicaid in the state and on new community engagement requirements.

Summer school program prepares incoming Juneau middle schoolers
Moving from elementary to middle school can be a big change. That’s why Juneau School District offered a summer school program this summer to teach incoming seventh graders what to expect.

Cave sediments found on Prince of Wales Island could help scientists understand Earth’s climate history
The sediments are evidence of massive glacial meltwater floods, called Siku events, that happened during the last Ice Age.

Juneau Assembly delays vote on ranked choice voting until after fall election
It’s already too late for the system to be implemented for this October’s municipal election, but Assembly members worried that adopting it now might confuse voters anyway.

New law tackles soaring insurance rates for Alaska commercial fishermen
Inflation and a shrinking number of companies willing to provide coverage have made it harder for commercial fishermen to find and pay for crew and vessel insurance.

RFK Jr., on visit to Anchorage, casts doubt on mRNA vaccines
The Health secretary pulled the plug Tuesday on nearly $500 million for vaccine development. He spoke at ANTHC, a champion of vaccination as a pillar of community wellness.

Despite Alaska lawmakers’ veto override, getting an answer on oil tax settlements will take months
The final result could reveal tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in missed revenue for the state of Alaska.

Assembly votes down new ‘safety zone’ around Juneau’s homeless shelter — for now
Shelter staff, patrons and neighbors asked the Assembly to take action to protect the Teal Street area. They say it has become unsafe because of threats from some unhoused people camping in the vicinity.