News
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Dozens evacuated from small cruise ship in Alaska after engine room fire
Juneau, Alaska (AP) — A fire in the engine room of a small cruise ship in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve prompted the evacuation of dozens of passengers and crew on Monday. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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United Fishermen of Alaska announces support for Senator Lisa Murkowski’s Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Late last week, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting rural fishing communities.
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Here’s what passed and what didn’t in Alaska’s legislative session
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Thirty-one bills passed House and Senate this year, the third fewest of any first-year session since statehood
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New Riverview Senior Living Community in Juneau Now Open
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The new Riverview Senior Living community in Juneau, Alaska, is now open for residency.
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Learn the basics of running for local office at free workshop on June 24
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Have you ever thought about running for local office? This October, Juneau voters will elect three Assembly members and two School Board members—and one of them could be you.
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Coast Guard, partner agencies responding to vessel fire in Glacier Bay, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard is responding to a reported fire aboard the on the 178-foot passenger vessel Wilderness Discoverer in Glacier Bay, National Park, Alaska.
Have Your Say
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New City Hall Reminiscent of 2005 Capitol DiscussionFor far too long, without first consulting taxpayers, Juneau’s elected officials have poured millions into premature plans for shiny new things.
Improved quarters for city government may well be necessary. I simply question the stipulation of building brand new instead of re-purposing surplus square footage, of which Juneau has plenty. -
Open Letter from Tom Boutin - JuneauOpen Letter from Tom Boutin - Juneau
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First Things First AlaskaThe First Things First Alaska Foundation wrote in May 2020 that "the Alaska Roadless Rule hinders Southeast Alaska's economic recovery.
Current Conditions
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Overcast and 51 F at Juneau, Juneau International Airport, AK
<br /> Winds are East at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1021.7 mb and the humidity is 80%. The wind chill is 48. Last Updated on Jun 5 2023, 2:53 pm AKDT.
