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Snowpocalypse no match for giant Platypus determined to spend long weekend gaming
Annual Platypus-Con digs 2,300+ games out of storage for event Friday-Sunday at Centennial Hall.
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Juneau Symphony cancels concerts for first time in known memory due to weather
Snow storm made rehearsing, access to instruments, arrival of guest artists doubtful, director says.
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Dunleavy backs Texas decision to ignore U.S. Supreme Court’s border ruling
Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined 24 other Republican governors Thursday in support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to…
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‘Problem Corner’ ending after about 70 years as new owners of local radio stations opt for switch to music
Final broadcast of longest-running radio program in Alaska’s history is next Friday, host says.
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Bill reviving public employees pension system advances to Senate floor
Long-debated proposal would replace 401(k)-style system; House leaders raise questions about cost.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of Jan. 28
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Resilient Peoples and Place: Catalyzing Healing — A Q&A with S’eiltin Jamiann Hasselquist
For this story, Reid spends time with Jamiann Hasselquist to understand the new Healing Catalyst position within the…
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Dunleavy: Package solution needed for education in Alaska
Governor says he will veto a standalone education funding increase unless other items are included.
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Arrival of heavy rain means risk for structures, boats and avalanches even higher after record snow
Up to two inches of precipitation a day forecast through Monday; Thane Road closing at 6 p.m. Friday
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The number of Alaskans who use food aid has dropped as state works to reduce backlog
The state government has again made headway in reducing the number of Alaskans waiting for food aid. But…
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Battle lines in massive education bill set by House and Senate majorities
Senate says bill rushed and reckless; House calls it balanced solution to struggling school system.
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Structures collapse under snow weight, avalanches triggered downtown as storm nears end
Warnings issued for avalanche zones, buildings under heavy weight loads and travel on icy roads.
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Digging into Juneau’s history of digging out from snow
1918 is particularly memorable, especially with no big snowplows for roads or canopies for roofs.
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Juneau School District’s deficit is ‘only’ $8M instead of $9.5M after further review and initial cuts
Leaders still looking at specific options for school consolidation, asking city to cover some costs.
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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024
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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024
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Avalanche warnings, closures continue as marathon storm leaves record snowfall
Juneau shatters snow record for Jan. 22; forecaster says avalanches “could begin to endanger homes.”
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In-person city and school activities canceled Wednesday, but both offering remote services
Snow expected to end early Wednesday morning, but traffic and avalanche hazards remain high.
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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
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Remote learning day as local schools ‘closed’ Monday due to snowstorm; city and state offices also closed
District announces first “winter” remote classes to prevent excessive cancellations due to weather