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The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

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Financial crisis opens University of Alaska up to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see…

Ciera Kelly (Courtesy photo)

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Recognitions for July 21, 2019

Recognitions for the week of July 21, 2019.

Police calls for Sunday, July 21, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, July 21, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

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St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

New sleep-off center located at charity facility

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: New JACC is a great deal for Juneau

A recent letter opposed any city support for the New JACC. Everyone is entitled to his or her…

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: In support of HB 2001

The world in general is aging but Alaska is on the leading edge of the trend. Seniors are…

Thank you letters for July 21, 2019

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Thank you letters for July 21, 2019

We thank SEAGLA for our Lifetime Achievement Award for services to the LGBTQ community. We thank all who…

Can you hear me now?

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Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

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UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

It’s not all bad news.

Police calls for Friday, July 19, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, July 19, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

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Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

I am ready to fight.

Dragons of summer now on the hunt

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Dragons of summer now on the hunt

They’re basically bush pilots.

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

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Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Live coverage of Central Council’s executive meeting.

‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways

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‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways

Learning about Alaska Native culture.

Police calls for Thursday, July 18, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, July 18, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

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North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

Laurelyn Dossett brings musical talents to town this weekend.

Mariya Lovishchuk, Executive Director of the Glory Hall -- Juneau’s homeless shelter and soup kitchen -- speaks Wednesday, July 17, 2019, about cuts in services that will take place starting next month with the elimination of state funding. Watch a full video online at juneauempire.com. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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WATCH: Glory Hall homeless shelter talks cuts in services

Juneau’s homeless shelter is hoping for a miracle.

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

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Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Police calls for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…