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Cean Stevens offers Libertarian option in U.S. Senate race
Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than a week away, and except for the incumbents, most…
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Channel Construction plans new barge landing
Channel Construction is planning a new barge landing at its facility on Channel Drive. On Aug. 5, the…
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One of Juneau’s oldest bars is getting a new name and new look
For one of the few times since it opened 106 years ago, the Arctic Bar is changing. Since…
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First lady asks Juneau to join a call to unity against racism
Donna Walker was born in Alabama, and she still remembers growing up in a segregated state. Since 2014,…
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A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska’s Democratic chance at the U.S. House
Editor’s note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most…
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Optimism and pessimism collide among Alaska’s telecom leaders
Alaska has two major telecommunications companies, each with its own target market, corporate strategy and — as was…
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New headquarters in the works for Marine Exchange
The closest thing Alaska has to air-traffic control for ships is getting a new control tower. On Thursday…
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In Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Blatchford and Metcalfe promote campaign reform
Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the…
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On the tennis court, saving a life is no racket
Stephen Hamilton doesn’t remember the day, but he remembers the men who saved his life. On Friday evening,…
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Whale-watching boat sinks; 18 rescued
Eighteen people are wet but alive after their whale-watching boat sank Sunday afternoon in Favorite Channel. According to…
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House fire claims life of Yakutat man
A Yakutat man is dead and his sister’s home has been gutted by a Saturday morning house fire.…
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After an architect’s disturbing find, Southwest Alaska’s lifeline faces a deadline born of age
In mid-January, everyone aboard the ferry Tustumena was miserable. Each year, the Alaska Marine Highway System takes the…
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New restrictions on sex ed become law
Gov. Bill Walker will allow a controversial bill restricting sex education to become law without his signature. House…
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BLM finalizes transfer of St. Lawrence Island to village corporations
The Bureau of Land Management has officially signed over almost the entire landmass of St. Lawrence Island to…
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State regulators to take closer look at AEL&P’s diesel power plans
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel…
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Deadline comes for bill restricting sex education
A controversial bill passed by the Alaska Legislature will reach its day of decision on Thursday. House Bill…
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Trawler crew rescued in the Aleutians; ship’s status unclear
This story was last updated at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday and will stand for the night. Forty-six crewmen from…
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394-year-old Shakespeare volume goes on display in Juneau
Walk in the doors of the room that holds the First Folio, and the dim room resembles nothing…
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Elfin Cove continues pursuit of hydroelectricity
The Chichagof Island community of Elfin Cove is dreaming of a hydro-powered future. Last week, according to a…
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Candy on the left, dentists on the right in House District 34 race
The tooth is out there. According to new campaign finance disclosure reports, Rep. Cathy Muñoz is enjoying the…