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Statewide poll: Trump, Murkowski provoke strongest feelings; Sullivan most popular among delegation
Alaskans also split on continuing aid to Ukraine, agree Russia started war, oppose Canada/Mexico tariffs.
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Installation of HESCO flood-protection barriers begins along Mendenhall River
Work on first stage of semipermanent levee scheduled to be completed by July, according to CBJ.
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Alaska’s elections get shakeup favoring conservatives under new Trump executive order
Order requires federal ballots to be received by Election Day, proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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Three-story SEARHC dental clinic next to Vintage Park medical center gets Planning Commission OK
Nearly 20,000-square-foot facility would be part of campus where employee housing is also planned.
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Fire, ready, aim: Alaska’s delegation says contact them about troublesome Trump cuts. How’s that working out?
After president’s slashing of government, those affected told to justify how their existence serves him.
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Storis icebreaker expected to make ceremonial visit to Juneau this summer, officials say
Coast Guard icebreaker set to be homeported locally will still need further upgrades for deployment.
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Turning Governor’s House into a short-term rental proposed by Alaska lawmaker
Republican House member says intent is fiscal responsibility, not a slight of often-absent GOP governor.
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Alaska Marine Highway’s long-range plan met with skepticism and concerns
Residents decry loss of service, Murkowski says “once-in-a-generation” funding opportunity in peril.
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Update: Social Security to cut phone support, forces Alaskans online or to Juneau, Anchorage or Fairbanks
New policy announced Tuesday takes effect March 31; 60,000 rural Alaskans lack broadband.
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Aak’w Landing private cruise ship dock advances to full Assembly for possible April vote
Modifications to proposed agreement include ship size limit, Coast Guard’s OK due to icebreaker.
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Amendments to Huna Totem’s proposed private cruise dock to be taken up Monday night by the Assembly
A dozen proposals seek limits on ship size, fines for violations, setting various operational goals.
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Storage shed fire spreads to two vehicles, causing explosion, but no injuries reported
Two homes on Meadow Lane suffer broken windows and other damage, according to CCFR.
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Local federal workers get mixed messages about returning to jobs after firings rescinded
DOT worker says he’s supposed to resume work Thursday; Forest Service worker says status still unclear.
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‘Molly of Denali’ episode wins best writing honor at 2025 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards
First Emmy win for animated PBS show goes to episode co-writers X̱’unei Lance Twitchell and Raye Lankford.
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The Alaska House budget currently has a ‘full’ PFD of about $3,800. Except it really doesn’t.
Legislators on all sides agree PFD will shrink drastically before floor vote to avoid $2 billion deficit.
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Trump rescinds Biden executive order expanding tribal sovereignty and self-governance
Order giving Natives more access to federal funds cited in awarding of major Southeast Alaska projects.
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Subsea communications cable repair ship makes port stop in Juneau between Southeast projects
Cable Innovator wraps up work in Sitka, now heads for Angoon following regional outage.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending March 15
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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‘Anecdotal’ signs Juneau’s tourism season may see a dropoff due to Trump’s policies, officials say
Tariffs, talk of recession causing uncertainty and ill will resulting in reports of cancellations.
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Juneau School District leaders plan final vote Thursday on ‘conservative’ budget for next year
Plan assumes $400 BSA hike and no staff vacancies; actual figures likely to be more financially favorable.