The annual Douglas watermelon-eating contest at Savviko Park launched Independence Day 2025 festivities on July 3. Seven age divisions competed in the children’s contest, with each participant ...

A tradition dating back to the 1800s, the Juneau Fourth of July fireworks provided a vibrant display for the community. For the team of volunteer pyrotechnicians who plan and perform the fireworks ...

For far too many reasons to list here, I am not proud of my country right now. As such, I was a bit ambivalent about celebrating July 4th this year, particularly after Congress passed a bill that will ...