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The Juneau School District and the Juneau Education Association reach tentative contract agreement. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file photo)

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Juneau teachers, school district reach tentative contract deal

Negotiations began more than a year ago.

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The public is invited to an open house about the Juneau International Airport master plan update on Wednesday, April 8. The plan looks at the next 20 years for the airport.

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Open house planned for Juneau International Airport master plan

Public can go to Mendenhall Valley Public Library anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

The City and Borough of Juneau welcomed officials last week as they toured Mendenhall Valley to gain first-hand understanding of the annual threat of glacial lake outburst flooding. (City and Borough of Juneau/Facebook)

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Officials tour Mendenhall Valley for first-hand knowledge of annual flooding threat

Meetings come as workers are installing flood barriers at Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail).

Demonstrators rally at the third No Kings protest in Juneau on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

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‘No consent’: Third nationwide No Kings protest draws thousands across Alaska

Protests were held in at least 25 communities across Alaska, condemning the Trump administration.

Screenshot of a video from March 24, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. shows the powder cloud reached tidewater, but debris did not reach the roadway. (Alaska Department of Transportation/Facebook)

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UPDATE: Juneau’s Thane Road reopens as natural avalanche risk has ‘lessened’

Ridgetop winds averaging 50 mph, with gusts up to 95 mph.

The Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) is now closed for approximately one month for Phase 2 of flood barrier installation. (City and Borough of Juneau)

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Juneau’s Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei trail closes for barrier installation

City and Borough of Juneau says work, closure will last for 1 month

Protesters stand amidst the rain and fog at the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025 at Overstreet Park. A third “No Kings” rally is planned in Juneau for Saturday, March 28. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire file)

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3rd ‘No Kings’ rally planned for Juneau

March 28 event will happen alongside 3,000-plus other events nationwide.

The mountain above Thane Road at 11:40 a.m. on March 24, 2026. Thane Road, at the avalanche gates, is closed overnight with re-evaluation planned for Wednesday morning, March 25. (Alaska Department of Transportation/Facebook)

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Juneau avalanche gates closed overnight at Thane Road

Alaska Department of Transportation says re-evalution scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.

A police officer stands on duty in Juneau. Police in Juneau say a 53-year-old man has been charged in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation that began in September 2025. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau man arrested in connection to child sexual abuse material investigation

Juneau Police Department says he was taken into custody on $50K warrant

Photo by Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire file 
City and Borough of Juneau City Hall is photographed on July 12, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska.

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Juneau property owners set to receive fair market value notices

City and Borough of Juneau says notices mailed out on March 18.

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Three people received medical care after a single-vehicle crash on Egan Drive in Juneau on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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Juneau firefighters respond to single-vehicle crash in ‘extremely slick’ conditions

A 5-year-old was treated for possible head trauma.

Artwork by Bill Pfeifer, Jr, (Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa)
Sealaska Heritage Institute has chosen “Endurance and Strength: The Power of the Clan House,” a design by Tlingit artist Bill Pfeifer, to visually represent Celebration 2026.

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Tlingit artist wins competition to visually represent Juneau’s Celebration 2026

Washington-based artist Bill Pfeifer says he was inspired by this year’s theme: Enduring Strength.

Pink Martini will be performing a benefit concert in Juneau of April 19, 2026. (Chris Hornbecker)

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Pink Martini returning to Juneau for benefit concert in April

Funds raised will help support rebuilding of X’aaká Hít (Point House) in Sitka.

Capital City Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire late Saturday, March 14, 2026, off Mendenhall Loop Road. The family’s dog died in the fire. (Capital City Fire Rescue/Facebook)

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Juneau firefighters respond to fire at home

Capital City Fire Rescue says family dog died in fire, but no one else inside the house at…

Lily Hope and her daughter Ella Hope creating the pride robe.

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Youth pride robes will debut at community celebration

Two years ago, Weaving Our Pride brought Native and non-Native queer and straight youth together; they created two…

Shawn Arnold at the public forum on March 4. Photo by Atticus Hempel/Juneau Empire.

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Juneau School Board selects Shawn Arnold for superintendent

Thunder Mountain Middle School principal Shawn Arnold will replace Frank Hauser, who is resigning on June 30, 2026.

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Juneau career firefighters discontented in prolonged city contract negotiations

Negotiations between IAFF Local 4304 and CBJ began on Feb. 14, 2025 and remain unresolved.

Photo courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau.

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Eaglecrest gondola may cost $37M, Juneau Assembly hears

Gondola installation was estimated at $9M four years ago, but including acquisition, transportation and refurbishment, total costs may…

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Naomi Klouda, left, and Marybeth Holleman will be presenting a slideshow titled “Touchstones of Glaciers and Bears: Navigating a Changing Climate” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on March 8 at Juneau’s Valley Library.

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2 authors to talk climate change, glaciers and polar bears at Juneau library

Marybeth Holleman and Naomi Klouda will present ‘Touchstones of Glaciers and Bears: Navigating a Changing Climate’ at Valley…

The City and Borough of Juneau is at 5600 Tonsgard Ct. (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

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Juneau recycling center opens limited drop-off, regular hours

Curbside pick-up has opened; city recycling center will accept cardboard, mixed paper and glass drop-off between 8:00 a.m.…