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Birthright citizenship of Native Americans questioned by Trump administration
Justice Department makes argument defending executive order suspending birthright citizenship.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Jan. 25
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Federal flood help for Juneau not likely to be affected by Trump, but officials avoiding climate references
Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.
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Profits from ‘fully’ extracting Alaska’s resources minus the cost of climate impacts: Who will gain/lose how much?
The results may not be high either way since experts say Trump’s goals are unlikely to happen anytime…
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Trump administration orders federal health agencies to halt public advisories, other communications
Directive in effect at least through Feb. 1, future communications will need OK of Trump appointee.
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Tribal public schools, election reform, snowfall guessing contests among Legislature’s first bills
Nearly 130 bills and resolutions introduced as state lawmakers get down to work on Wednesday.
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Adm. Linda Fagan fired as Coast Guard Commandant on Trump’s first day back in office
First woman to head a U.S. military branch presided over decision to homeport icebreaker in Juneau.
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Poll: Alaskans oppose reverting Denali back to Mt. McKinley by more than two-to-one
Trump voters in state favor change 43%-37%, Harris voters oppose 7%-86%, according to survey.
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34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
Leadership battle in House from past sessions avoided, but minority has enough votes to sway agenda.
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Reports: Trump will rename Denali back to Mt. McKinley as part of flurry of executive orders on day one
Other orders expected to focus on immigration crackdowns, dismantle diversity initiatives.
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Border Patrol launches Juneau operation, with eye on drugs rather than mass deportations
Two-person deployment will work with police, tribal, other agencies throughout Southeast Alaska.
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Eaglecrest board finalizes its case for future stability ahead of meeting with Assembly
Gondola and year-round operations cited in letter as fix for problems in former GM’s report.
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New prefile bills includes ban on ‘political’ flags by ally of Dunleavy, who has ′pro-life’ flag at mansion
Among 20 other bills are expanding transgender sports ban, increasing scrutiny of use-of-force by police.
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Rules for short-term housing such as Airbnbs getting another long look from new CBJ task force
11-member group seeks to present Juneau Assembly with recommendations by March 31.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Jan. 18
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Proposed totem poles at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center get icy reception from some tribal residents
Concerns raised about accurate representation of area’s Native peoples, project’s sudden announcement
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Setting the stage for warmer times at Juneau Dance Theatre’s Winter Showcase
Saturday shows feature more than 50 performers, many headed to competition in Texas next weekend.
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Five new totem poles proposed at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center as part of stewardship agreement
Open house Wednesday to discuss project intended to “represent several Tlingit and Haida clans.”
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Expect tighter budget, but more say in how the money is spent, local legislators say
Juneau lawmakers cite familiar issues of education, pensions as priorities at pre-session town hall
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Eaglecrest’s new GM: “Something drastic needs to happen or that team is going to crumble from the inside”
Employees’ struggles acknowledged as leaders responding to critical report say future holds promise.