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Juneau Animal Rescue is a step closer toward a long-awaited new shelter as the Juneau Assembly on Monday advanced a proposal allowing the facility to lease an eight-acre site at $10 a year for the next 35 years.
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New Juneau Animal Rescue site gets initial Assembly OK
Shelter would lease eight acres of city land along Crazy Horse Drive for $10 a year for 35 years if ordinance gets final approval.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Juneau Animal Rescue is a step closer toward a long-awaited new shelter as the Juneau Assembly on Monday advanced a proposal allowing the facility to lease an eight-acre site at $10 a year for the next 35 years.
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A civil lawsuit alleging a former JPD officer inflicted "severe, permanent physical impairment" with "intentional malice" has been filed against the officer and the city by a man who was thrown to the ground during an arrest in Douglas this summer.
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City, former JPD officer targeted in civil lawsuit for violent arrest in Douglas this summer
Christopher Williams Jr. claims Brandon LeBlanc acted maliciously, and CBJ failed to properly supervise and train officer.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A civil lawsuit alleging a former JPD officer inflicted "severe, permanent physical impairment" with "intentional malice" has been filed against the officer and the city by a man who was thrown to the ground during an arrest in Douglas this summer.
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A proposed ordinance that would have made Juneau the first municipality in Alaska to implement ranked choice voting at the local level was tabled indefinitely by the Assembly on Monday night.
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Juneau Assembly tables local ranked choice voting indefinitely
"I just don't think this is the right time to implement this ordinance," says Ella Adkison, who originated proposal to make Juneau the first in Alaska to use the methodology for municipal elections.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
A proposed ordinance that would have made Juneau the first municipality in Alaska to implement ranked choice voting at the local level was tabled indefinitely by the Assembly on Monday night.
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More than 360 people attended the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Centennial Hall on Saturday, which is the most longtime organizers say they’ve seen in the event’s 19-year history.
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Empty Bowls fundraiser for Glory Hall warms to the occasion with record turnout
Moving event to November’s "soup weather" instead of April helps shelter at a time when concerns about homelessness are increasing in Juneau.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
More than 360 people attended the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Centennial Hall on Saturday, which is the most longtime organizers say they’ve seen in the event’s 19-year history.
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This story by JDHS student Aurora Madsen, editor of the Crimson Chronicle student newspaper, examines how students and educators think the tax cuts passed by voters in Juneau’s municipal election will affect the school district.
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JDHS teachers and students share insight on possible JSD funding changes
Lower cap on property taxes expected to have biggest impact, with funding for extracurricular activities, buses and meals among specific concerns.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This story by JDHS student Aurora Madsen, editor of the Crimson Chronicle student newspaper, examines how students and educators think the tax cuts passed by voters in Juneau’s municipal election will affect the school district.
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Two excavators starting at opposite ends of the street began tearing sites down shortly after 9 a.m., filling dump trucks with wood, tent fabric, leftover household items and trash.
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Teardown of homeless encampment on Teal Street leaves many with scattered plans
People hastily pack some belongings into donated totes and bags, abandon many other items for bulldozers as city clears sites as winter weather sets in.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Two excavators starting at opposite ends of the street began tearing sites down shortly after 9 a.m., filling dump trucks with wood, tent fabric, leftover household items and trash.
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Kyle Walker, 41, was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison, with two years suspended, and five years of felony probation by Juneau Superior Court Judge Marianna Carpeneti.
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Four local lives turned ‘upside down’ by one person’s choice to drive under the influence
A Juneau family seeks closure through sentencing, but faces lifelong complications, financial instability.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Kyle Walker, 41, was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison, with two years suspended, and five years of felony probation by Juneau Superior Court Judge Marianna Carpeneti.
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Traditional Veterans Day ceremonies took on a new feel in Juneau this year due to recent events that were cause for celebration and concern.
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Congratulations, concern expressed in local tributes on Veterans Day
Newly-completed memorial park for Alaska Native vets, call for return to peace of Armistice Day amidst current-day conflicts mark this year’s traditional events in Juneau.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Traditional Veterans Day ceremonies took on a new feel in Juneau this year due to recent events that were cause for celebration and concern.
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The arrival of winter weather also means the departure of a tent encampment on Teal Street as of Friday, according to a notice posted by the Juneau Police Department.
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Homeless camp on Teal Street set to be removed Friday as first significant snow expected that day
Help sought for people who’ve lived in tents for months, many of whom say they don’t know where they’ll go next.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The arrival of winter weather also means the departure of a tent encampment on Teal Street as of Friday, according to a notice posted by the Juneau Police Department.
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Today marks the debut of Angela Rodell as a regular columnist for the Juneau Independent. She is a former CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
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A balanced budget and a balanced perspective: What Juneau’s ‘deficit’ panic reveals
Juneau’s finances are not in crisis. They require discipline, clarity, and a renewed commitment to honest fiscal stewardship. The path forward isn’t to raise taxes — it’s to right-size spending and re...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today marks the debut of Angela Rodell as a regular columnist for the Juneau Independent. She is a former CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
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The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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Veterans Day in Juneau will be honored with ceremonies, ringing of bell and new memorial park
The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The Veterans for Peace, Southeast Alaska Native Veterans and the VFW Taku Post 5559 and the American Legion will hold annual events on Tuesday.
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The Trump administration is telling states to "immediately undo" actions intended to provide people with full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. The impact on payouts OK’d by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week was not immediately known.
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States must ‘undo’ actions providing full SNAP benefits, Trump administration says
Alaska making partial payments under emergency declaration issued by governor; impact of Trump order not immediately known.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump administration is telling states to "immediately undo" actions intended to provide people with full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. The impact on payouts OK’d by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last week was not immediately known.
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A dozen Republicans seem to think they have a good chance of being Alaska’s next governor, while only one Democrat is officially harboring such hopes so far. The last time a Democrat was elected was 1998.
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Tom Begich, lone Democratic candidate for governor, says state is missing opportunities during tough times
Former state senate minority leader says "it's exactly times like this that people should step up" as he faces 12 Republican candidates who have declared so far in 2026 race.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A dozen Republicans seem to think they have a good chance of being Alaska’s next governor, while only one Democrat is officially harboring such hopes so far. The last time a Democrat was elected was 1998.
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The JDHS football season may be over, but the accolades continue to come across the field for the Crimson Bears.
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Six Crimson Bears earn all-state football honors
Tupou, Ault, Iona, Niere, Van Kirk, Haube-Law fêted.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The JDHS football season may be over, but the accolades continue to come across the field for the Crimson Bears.
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The city filed eviction cases Wednesday for two residences on Telephone Hill, seeking to enforce Nov. 1 vacate orders for the properties where three people are still living.
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City files eviction cases for two Telephone Hill residences, hearing scheduled Nov. 19
Date means three residents at the homes will be able to stay well past Nov. 1 deadline to vacate.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The city filed eviction cases Wednesday for two residences on Telephone Hill, seeking to enforce Nov. 1 vacate orders for the properties where three people are still living.
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About five pounds of methamphetamine being mailed in packages was seized in separate drug busts in Ketchikan and Haines during the past week, according to the Juneau Police Department.
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Five pounds of meth seized, two people arrested in Ketchikan, Haines
Packages of drugs mailed to communities have a combined street value of about $365,960, according to JPD.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
About five pounds of methamphetamine being mailed in packages was seized in separate drug busts in Ketchikan and Haines during the past week, according to the Juneau Police Department.
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City leaders say significant budget reductions are coming due to tax cuts approved by voters, but instead of immediately trimming programs they will focus on a more careful evaluation of spending for the coming fiscal year starting next July 1.
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Assembly opts against immediate program cuts after voters OK tax reductions; focus will instead be on next year
Grant recipients will get remaining 60% of awards withheld before election, but will be asked if they’re willing to give money back.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
City leaders say significant budget reductions are coming due to tax cuts approved by voters, but instead of immediately trimming programs they will focus on a more careful evaluation of spending for the coming fiscal year starting next July 1.
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After months of fundraising, the Jobsis family has reached their $1.15 million goal to enter 4-year-old Cade Jobsis in clinical trials to treat his rare genetic disease.
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Cure for Cade raises enough to continue with clinical trials for child’s rare genetic disease
Weeks of fundraising gets $1.15M needed for hospital treatment in addition to $3M already raised for special drug.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
After months of fundraising, the Jobsis family has reached their $1.15 million goal to enter 4-year-old Cade Jobsis in clinical trials to treat his rare genetic disease.
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Modified upgrades at the Fred Meyer intersection, including a traffic light and pedestrian crossing, scheduled to begin construction by the end of next year were presented by project officials to a Juneau Assembly committee on Monday.
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Updated Egan Drive safety improvements at Fred Meyer include traffic light, pedestrian crossing beacons
State hopes construction begins next fall on project that also plans for 20% growth in traffic at intersection due to development.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Modified upgrades at the Fred Meyer intersection, including a traffic light and pedestrian crossing, scheduled to begin construction by the end of next year were presented by project officials to a Juneau Assembly committee on Monday.
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Using up to $10 million to provide assistance to residents eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as well as food pantries, was approved in a state disaster declaration issued Monday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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State funds for food assistance authorized by Gov. Dunleavy in disaster declaration
$10M for SNAP-eligible Alaskans and food banks would cover a portion of $25M benefits paid monthly to recipients, as Trump administration set to pay a portion under court order.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Using up to $10 million to provide assistance to residents eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as well as food pantries, was approved in a state disaster declaration issued Monday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
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Eaglecrest needs at least another $3 million to complete the gondola, but it’s a better option than the more than $10 million it would cost to abandon the project, the ski area’s board members were told at their annual retreat Saturday.
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Eaglecrest gondola needs at least another $3M, but walking away will cost the city far more, board members told
Asking Goldbelt, cruise industry for more funds among options as CBJ tries to cope with post-election tax cuts.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Eaglecrest needs at least another $3 million to complete the gondola, but it’s a better option than the more than $10 million it would cost to abandon the project, the ski area’s board members were told at their annual retreat Saturday.
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The JDHS swim team’s 4x50 yard medley relay teams set the stage for a Crimson Bears sweep of the team titles Saturday to open the 2025 Southeast Region V Swim and Dive Championships at Ketchikan’s Gateway Aquatic Center.
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JDHS sweeps Region V swim and dive team titles
Crimson Bears girls earn individual medals.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The JDHS swim team’s 4x50 yard medley relay teams set the stage for a Crimson Bears sweep of the team titles Saturday to open the 2025 Southeast Region V Swim and Dive Championships at Ketchikan’s Gateway Aquatic Center.
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The JDHS volleyball team honored 10 senior players Saturday in the George Houston Gymnasium before defeating the visiting Sitka Wolves 3-2 (25-15, 26-24, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10)
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JDHS volleyball team honors seniors in Sitka match
10 Crimson Bears feted before feeding on visiting Wolves.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The JDHS volleyball team honored 10 senior players Saturday in the George Houston Gymnasium before defeating the visiting Sitka Wolves 3-2 (25-15, 26-24, 20-25, 22-25, 15-10)
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Maureen Conerton and Jeff Brown will still be sleeping in Juneau’s oldest house Saturday night, despite an Nov. 1 eviction order for their house and a dozen other residences on Telephone Hill.
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The final days in Juneau’s oldest house as Telephone Hill’s eviction deadline arrives
Belongings and furniture still not packed as Maureen Conerton and husband Jeff Brown are staying past Saturday’s move-out date, but she says they know time is short.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Maureen Conerton and Jeff Brown will still be sleeping in Juneau’s oldest house Saturday night, despite an Nov. 1 eviction order for their house and a dozen other residences on Telephone Hill.
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Juneau may soon have seven cruise ship berths, so it’s time to start considering tourism growth beyond the current voluntary five-ship-a-day agreement with the cruise industry, city administrators are telling the Juneau Assembly.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Juneau may soon have seven cruise ship berths, so it’s time to start considering tourism growth beyond the current voluntary five-ship-a-day agreement with the cruise industry, city administrators are telling the Juneau Assembly.
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