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06/19/2026

One of our awesome sponsors is getting ready to open its new location at Fred Meyer.

Hey Juneau, big news! 🎉 Our new True North FCU branch at Fred Meyer is almost ready, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Banking will be easier than ever with two ATMs—one right at the branch and another by the produce section. 🍎 Stay tuned for more updates—exciting things are just around the corner!

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

An attorney advising the Alaska Legislature said Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom may have violated the U.S. Constitution when she disqualified Petersburg’s Daniel J. Sullivan from this year’s U.S. Senate race in Alaska.

06/18/2026

Alaska saw an unprecedented wave of school closures this year. District officials grappling with severe budget shortfalls have opted to close 12 elementary and middle schools across the state — in Anchorage, Wasilla, Sutton, Seward, Sterling, Soldotna, Kasilof and Ketchikan.

06/18/2026

🚧 , Glacier Highway Chip Seal project — June 18 Update. Here's what to expect on the road in the days ahead:

📍 Friday, June 19 — Auke Lake area

Crews will begin chip seal application near Auke Lake. While work is underway:
- Speed reduced to 35 MPH for several days during application and curing
- Lane closures, flagging, and pilot car operations
- Delays up to 10 minutes

🔴 Auke Lake Parking Lot + Auke Lake Way closure

​The Auke Lake Parking Lot and the Auke Lake Way entrance/exit (from Glacier Hwy) will be CLOSED early Friday morning, with reopening expected in the afternoon. This window depends on weather and assumes everything goes according to plan, so timing may shift. Access to the UAS campus will be available via the Mendenhall Loop entrance

📍 Sunday, June 21 — Fritz Cove Road area
Chip sealing moves to the outbound lane starting at Fritz Cove Road. Expect:
- Speed reduced to 35 MPH
- One lane closure with flagging and pilot cars
- Delays up to 10 minutes

🚲 Bikes + pedestrians
- Please follow flagger directions to safely get through the work zone.
- Plan a little extra time if you're traveling through these areas, and THANK YOU for your patience while we improve the road.

📲 Stay up to date:
For traffic impact updates and info visit 511.alaska.gov or us the app.
For project info and updates go to jnuglacierhwy.com

06/18/2026

The 14 members of Alaska’s Senate coalition majority met behind closed doors twice on Wednesday to decide the fate of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

06/18/2026

The Municipal Clerk’s Office is currently reviewing petition booklets and signatures submitted for the proposed Mill Rate Cap Change Charter Amendment Petition.

CBJ- The Municipal Clerk’s Office is currently reviewing petition booklets and signatures submitted for the proposed Mill Rate Cap Change Charter Amendment Petition. On June 17, the petitioners committee returned petition books containing 2,986 initial signatures. Under the CBJ Charter, 2,566 cert...

06/17/2026

Heads up – the CBJ Assembly is holding a special meeting this Thursday at 12 p.m. via Zoom. Topics include:

• Local emergency declaration in anticipation of the 2026 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, and a request for state assistance.

• Emergency appropriation of $3.5 million in Risk Management Funds for required school roof repairs following the 2026 winter storm. Construction would be completed this summer, and costs would be reimbursed by property insurance.

• Support for the homeporting of a second United States Coast Guard cutter in Juneau.

To testify online, call the City Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 by 11 a.m. on the day of the meeting and join the Zoom call at juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903 🖥️

06/17/2026

The president of the United States urged lawmakers to do everything they can to make the long-desired Alaska natural gas pipeline a reality.

06/17/2026

Members of the Alaska Senate’s majority coalition said on Tuesday that a tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline currently lacks the votes to advance in the Senate.