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Alternatives are vast for Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School’s graduating class
31 students take center stage during ceremony revisiting their paths at the school and what’s next.
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JDHS graduates celebrate journey from virtual ‘pajama class’ freshmen to virtuous camaraderie
Resolve in overcoming struggles a lifelong lesson for future, seniors told at commencement ceremony.
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JDHS comes up short in state soccer title games
Boys fall behind early in 4-1 loss to Soldotna, girls miss opportunities in 2-0 loss to Kenai.
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Thunder Mountain High School Falcons are conference champs, heading to state softball title tournament
TMHS rebounds from 19-12 loss in back-to-back Saturday games against Sitka, wins finale 9-3.
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Senior Spotlight 2024: Three top students take very different paths to graduation stage
Ceremonies for Juneau’s three high schools take place Sunday.
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Both JDHS soccer teams are playing for the state title on Saturday
Boys to defend crown in rematch against Soldotna, followed by top-seeded girls against Kenai Central
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Dave Scanlan forced out as Eaglecrest’s general manager, says decision ‘came as a complete shock to me’
Resort’s leader for past 7 years says board seeking a “more office-process, paper-oriented” manager.
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Assembly members support lower 10.04 mill rate ahead of final vote on next year’s CBJ budget
Initial proposal called for raising current rate of 10.16 mills to 10.32 mills.
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Both JDHS soccer teams advance to state semifinals after decisive wins
Top-seeded girls stay undefeated with 5-0 win against Palmer, second-seeded boys top Homer 3-1.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 25
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Bartlett Regional Hospital looking at eliminating or trimming six ‘non-core’ programs to stabilize finances
Rainforest Recovery Center, autism therapy, crisis stabilization, hospice among programs targeted.
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Juneau’s legislative delegation reflects on lots of small items with big impacts passed during session
Public radio for remote communities, merit scholarships, fishing loans among lower-profile successes
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Alaska Democrats gather in Juneau to make party plans for national convention in Chicago
Peltola, national party chairman among speakers; delegates get advice from protester at 1968 event.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 18
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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TMHS culinary arts team serves a meal of kings at national competition
Five students who won state competition bring Alaskan crab and salmon to “Top Chef”-style event.
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School district leaders debate biggest needs for extra $5.2M approved by Legislature, in hope governor won’t veto it
Staff for special education and gifted students, homeschooling, paying off city loan high on list.
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33rd Alaska Legislature adjourns well past deadline, due to last-minute rush and disputes by House
Bills on correspondence schools, energy, crime pass on final day; election, other bills cause holdup
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New property assessor rules, PFAS firefighting foam ban among proposals by local legislators to pass on final day
Increased state disaster aid eligibility, requiring safety ladders on floating docks also pass.
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Lack of homeless campground means more people are on the streets, Assembly members told
Ordinance authorizing a campground approved Monday night, but where to put it remains elusive.
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House and Senate leaders agree on state budget with estimated $1,655 PFD as Wednesday’s adjournment deadline looms
Major legislation including correspondence schools, energy, elections and crime still pending.