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Trump executive order seeks to block states and municipalities from enforcing their climate policies
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
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Juneau’s school board approves project lists for proposed voter bond at $5M, $10M and $15M levels
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
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State employee salaries fall short of levels intended to be competitive, long-delayed study finds
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
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Alaska lawmakers are divided over state budget, stuck without agreement over dividend, schools
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
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New initiative limiting cruise tourism in Juneau filed Monday by Ship-Free Saturday supporter
Measure would set 1.5M passenger annual limit, ban ships with 250+ people before May and after Sept.
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50th Folk Festival opens with longtime, long-absent, new and other performers
Weeklong festival adheres to tradition, but revisits many of its past moments with tales and tunes.
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Mindsets and methods matter more than muscles for some medalists at Traditional Games
More than 250 competitors young and old test ancient Iñupiaq skills at three-day Juneau event.
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Largest Juneau protest of Trump’s second term joins voices of discontent at events worldwide
Wide range of grievances shared in speeches and songs Saturday at Alaska State Capitol.
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State budget with $1.9B deficit and ‘full’ $3,800 PFD sent to House floor; expect drastic revisions by Senate
House Finance plan passes after battles among allies as well as opponents; vote on $1,000 PFD fails 7-4.
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50th Folk Festival looks to continue long traditions, only more so with record performer interest
Weeklong festival will feature long-ago as well as current musicians, all captured for documentary.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area to end season a week early on Sunday with concert, but no Slush Cup
Poor conditions much of the season limited operations, officials say rain may wipe out scant snow left.
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State employee salary study misses another deadline, prompting House resolution demanding to see data
Critics say Dunleavy administration is withholding results showing state pay is uncompetitive.
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Juneau Symphony takes guest conductor on road trip for Sitka show before Sunday’s concert at JDHS
Brad Hogarth, a performer and conductor at Sitka holiday shows, auditions to be symphony’s music director.
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Glacier visitor center plans “half time” operations during tourism season due to mass firings
CBJ tourism manager proposes spending $200K in passenger fees to help organizations with staff at glacier.
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Airport-style security screening coming soon to Alaska State Capitol after Legislative Council’s OK
“It will probably be a couple weeks before it’s all in place,” says Rep. Sara Hannan, the council’s…
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Local legislators emphasize wise navigation on bumpy state and federal policy highways during town hall
Federal shakeups affecting medical care, fiscal stability, schools and other legislative issues loom large.
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Proposed CBJ budget eyes increase to 10.19 mills due to school building takeover, other costs
Unknowns as Assembly begins two-month process are contract negotiations, federal funding.
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Oil and gas execs denounce Trump’s ‘chaos’ and ‘uncertainty’ in first survey during his second term
Issues raised by southcentral U.S. operators have similarities, differences to Alaska’s, lawmakers say.
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Waterfront on Glacier hotel abruptly closed, guests evicted, by city due to building permit issues
“We just are not confident that that building is safe for occupants,” community development director says.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending March 29
Three decades of capital city coverage.