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AEL&P pledges not to purchase Snettisham unless it benefits ratepayers
After three weeks of negotiations, the major parties involved in the purchase of Juneau’s electric utility pledged to…
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Principal catches burglar in act from afar
On Saturday, Feb. 17, Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School Principal Molly Yerkes caught a burglar breaking into the school…
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Former Assembly candidate facing felony charges
A former City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate allegedly lied to get her Permanent Fund Dividend, according…
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Juneau police respond to two apparent suicides on same day
Juneau police on Wednesday responded to two apparent suicides on Wednesday, just four hours apart. Police say the…
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Students speak out about violence in schools, not allowed back into class
At exactly 1 p.m. Thursday, a small group of students at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School stepped into…
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JAHC: We ‘let the entire community down’ at Wearable Arts Show
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Board issued an apology Thursday afternoon to all involved in the fallout…
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Street construction begins downtown
This Monday, fences and orange construction signs descended upon downtown Juneau. The second phase of the City and…
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Number of cruise visitors expected to leap in 2019
A record number of cruise visitors came to Alaska in 2017, and that number is expected to make…
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Winter conditions lead to morning crash
Icy conditions continue to plague Juneau drivers. The driver of a Subaru Outback sat in the turn lane…
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Cultural inspiration or cultural appropriation? Wearable Art piece sparks debate
The work of artist Beth Bolander has been featured in Juneau’s annual Wearable Art Show for five years,…
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Juneau man sentenced to 22 years for accessing child pornography
This past Friday, a Juneau man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for accessing hundreds of…
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Juneau doctor helps treat patients in Africa aboard hospital ship
Stationed on a floating hospital off the coast of Cameroon, Dr. Mark Peterson witnesses extreme transformations on a…
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Mumps confirmed in Juneau for first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, doctors have confirmed the presence of mumps in Juneau. As of…
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Man indicted for 2015 double murder
More than two years after a double murder on Douglas Island, authorities believe they’ve identified the killer. A…
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City considering having YMCA run Juneau’s pools
The YMCA might be coming to Juneau. Max Mertz, chair the Aquatics Board, spoke at the Juneau Chamber…
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Backers of ferry reform seek backing from Alaska Legislature
The movement to reform the Alaska Marine Highway System is reaching a critical point as proponents meet with…
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Neighbors band together to stop dryer fire
Dawn Houston was watching a movie about wildfires, “Only the Brave,” around noon Wednesday when a fire broke…
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Initiative looks to promote Native art, make it economic driver for Southeast
Watching the Winter Olympics this past week, Sealaska Heritage Institute Senior Research Fellow Rick Harris saw something that…
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Could biomass be the future of energy in Juneau?
Businesses and homes in Alaska are looking to find more efficient ways to heat their buildings, and multiple…
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Mining Subcommittee welcomes public comment on possible ordinance changes
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Mining Subcommittee has not taken public comment at its meetings to…