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Juneau residential property assessments rise 1.66% in 2023, compared to 16% in 2022, preliminary data shows
Cooling of housing market results in lower increase, CBJ’s finance director says.
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Assembly members express support for peace in Gaza conflict, decline to support resolution
Calls for a ceasefire by residents at recent meetings, rally prompts local leaders to weigh in.
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Assembly approves $9.7M bailout package for school district
Superintendent says some layoffs, other cuts can be reversed if increase in state funding occurs
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Struggles of isolation and support of community come together for launch of debut album
Josh Fortenbery’s “No Such Thing As Forever” available Friday, with two-show release party Saturday.
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Police calls for Friday, March 1, 2024
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Police calls for Saturday, March 2, 2024
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Aurora forecast for the week of March 4
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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Alaska plans to ease rules on state purchases without multiple price quotes
The state of Alaska is planning to raise the maximum size of bid-free purchases from $10,000 to $25,000.…
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Second Juneau-Douglas crossing to cost about $400M, be completed by 2030, in revised state transportation plan
Update also envisions Cascade ferry terminal by ‘25, safety fixes at Fred Meyer intersection by ‘26.
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Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Alaska’s refugee picture looks wildly different
Alaska has welcomed more than 1,000 refugees from Ukraine since the war began
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Police calls for Sunday, March 3, 2024
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New salmon study adds to evidence that pink salmon could be crowding out sockeye
A new analysis of nearly 25,000 fish scales offers more evidence that the millions of pink salmon churned…
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Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?
An Alaskan is someone physically present in the state who intends to remain permanently and make a home…
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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
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Simulated disaster strikes — repeatedly — as do rescue efforts during avalanche training exercise
Staged burial of three homes implores multitude of agencies to share specialized response skills
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Alaska House considers constitutional guarantee for Permanent Fund dividend
The Alaska House of Representatives will vote as soon as Friday morning on a constitutional amendment that would…
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of March 2
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Statewide standards for municipal property assessments sought in bill by Juneau lawmaker
Some residents say legislation doesn’t go far enough, want limits on annual valuation increases.
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Alaska Legislature plans March 12 vote on Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders
Order giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations board among six scheduled.
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Ribbon-cutting for Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool a blessing for longtime users after 11-month renovation
Infrastructure upgrades, new locker rooms and student tile art in lobby greet visitors at ceremony.