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Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust

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Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust

Tongass may see ‘complete exemption.’

Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file Crew members on the Tazlina standby as the vessel docks at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on May 16.

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AMHS is down but not out, panelists say

Are regional systems the answer?

Prince of Wales Island was named as a potential site for mining during an industry panel held as part of the annual Southeast Conference meeting. Industry leaders said they believe increased mining would be good for Southeast Alaska’s economy and for the U.S. as a whole. (Courtesy Photo / Kieran MacAuliffe, Pixabay )

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Is mining a solution for Southeast?

‘Alasakan-centric solution.’

A sign posted by Travel Juneau notes the pamphlet-filled visitor’s center kiosk is closed because of the pandemic. The center, located near the downtown library, opened in May 2019 during Infrastructure Week. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Industry pros say don’t expect a normal tourism season next year —or 2022

Visitor industry is ready to reopen, but recovery could take years.

Congressional delegation: Resource development can be lifeline for Southeast

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Congressional delegation: Resource development can be lifeline for Southeast

A ‘silver lining.’

Gross talks importance of public option after campaign event

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Gross talks importance of public option after campaign event

Doctor-turned-candidate talks health care on the campaign trail.

A proposed design for a Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska-run transitional living facility on the corner of Alaway Avenue and Glacier Highway. The project’s permit has been appealed by community members concerned about the facility’s proximity to nearby schools and bus stops. (Courtesy Art / Tlingit and Haida)

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City accepts transitional housing permit appeal

Development can continue during appeal process

Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

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Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

Senator says president has authority to nominate, Senate will take on confirmation responsibilities.

City drops witness requirement for mail-in ballots

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City drops witness requirement for mail-in ballots

Can I get a witness? CBJ says you don’t need one.

Eyes turn to Alaska’s senators amid Supreme Court vacancy

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Eyes turn to Alaska’s senators amid Supreme Court vacancy

Trump wants nominee ‘without delay.’

Holocaust awareness in Alaska is low, survey shows

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Holocaust awareness in Alaska is low, survey shows

Alaska ranked 41st in US for Holocaust awareness in new survey

Election reform measure goes beyond party lines

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Election reform measure goes beyond party lines

Success or horror story?

Candidates for the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly participate in a virtual candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, KTOO and the Juneau Empire on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Screen capture / Juneau Empire)

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Candidates share visions for Juneau in virtual forum

Similar goals, different approaches.

At 101, Alaskan aviatrix reflects on ‘best and happiest’ days of her career

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At 101, Alaskan aviatrix reflects on ‘best and happiest’ days of her career

She still remembers her days as an instructor.

Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

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Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

‘A merger is not being considered.’

City votes to create spending plan with federal deadline looming

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City votes to create spending plan with federal deadline looming

Still plenty of need.

City awaits results from hundreds of COVID-19 tests

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City awaits results from hundreds of COVID-19 tests

‘An all-hands-on-deck situation.’

4 first-time candidates run for 1 Assembly seat

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4 first-time candidates run for 1 Assembly seat

All but one are millennials.

A screener talks to a driver at a temporary testing site outside Centennial Hall. The City and Borough of Juneau set up additional testing centers in the parking lot of Centennial Hall in downtown Juneau on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Additional sites were needed to meet high demand for testing following a advisory earlier in the week. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Drive-thru testing now available downtown

No symptoms or appointment needed but expect a wait.

Outbreak leads some bars, breweries to close

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Outbreak leads some bars, breweries to close

‘Take it seriously.’