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Kristin Garot asks a question to members of Juneau’s legislative delegation at a town hall in the Dzantik’i Heeni school commons on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Expect tighter budget, but more say in how the money is spent, local legislators say

Juneau lawmakers cite familiar issues of education, pensions as priorities at pre-session town hall

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

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Commercial fishing boats are lined up at the dock at Seward’s harbor on June 22, 2024. A legislative task force has come up with preliminary recommendations to help the ailing Alaska seafood industry. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

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Legislative task force offers possible actions to rescue troubled Alaska seafood industry

Boosting international marketing, developing new products, more support for workers, other steps.

(Juneau Empire file photo)

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Aurora forecast through the week of Jan. 18

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…

The Stikine River Flats area in the Tongass National Forest viewed by helicopter. The nearby community of Wrangell has received federal funding, through the Secure Rural Schools Act program, designed to assist communities impacted by the declining timber industry. (Alicia Stearns/U.S. Forest Service)

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Rural schools in Southeast Alaska face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act is aimed at schools near federal lands.

A small studio apartment in The Assembly Apartments overlooking downtown Juneau. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire)

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Assembly Apartments that provided Depression-era jobs now the latest in government housing

Historic building next to Alaska State Capitol awaits arriving legislators and staff.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

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Kids take part in ski lessons this week at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Eaglecrest Ski Area photo)

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Eaglecrest’s new GM: “Something drastic needs to happen or that team is going to crumble from the inside”

Employees’ struggles acknowledged as leaders responding to critical report say future holds promise.

An aerial view of downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Juneau Affordable Housing Fund approves two apartment projects

Guidelines have been refined since Ridgeview sold at market price.

Students arrive at Thunder Mountain Middle School on Aug. 15, 2024. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Juneau School District not impacted by nationwide PowerSchool data breach

The Juneau School District was notified on Friday by PowerSchool, the company that provides its student information system,…

A combined crew from the Yakutat City and Borough and Tongass National Forest began pilot treatment of willows to improve moose browsing habitat in August of 2023. (U.S. Forest Service photo)

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Tongass Forest Plan Revision draft released, starting clock on 45-day comment period

Plan seeks to balance range of tribal, environmental, industrial and climate goals.

Rep. Sara Hannan (left) and Rep. Andi Story, both Juneau Democrats, talk during a break in floor debate Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Bans on cellphones for students, abortion, styrofoam food containers among Legislature’s first prefiled bills

Two members of Juneau’s delegation reintroduce bills for students, public employees, crime victims.

An empty classroom at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé. Juneau is one of four districts federal education officials said was underfunded by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)

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Four Alaska school districts, including Juneau, move on without federally promised money

$17.5M pandemic funding dispute wth state ends; Juneau wasn’t counting on its $90K share.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

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Tesla Cox (left) explains the damage done to her home and possessions by a record flood to a delegation of local and congressional leaders on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Flood protection at top of Juneau Assembly’s legislative project funding list

Second Douglas crossing, wastewater plant rank next; some members concerned civic center is low on list.

The Mendenhall Wastewater Facility is among the many locations in Juneau that local leaders say are in need of overdue major maintenance and upgrades. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Assembly may ask voters to OK $20M utility bond and $10M school bond, cruise visitors to pay $7 more in fees

City leaders also looking at hikes to property taxes and utility rates to cope with snowballing costs.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a fatal fire on Aspen Avenue on Jan. 4. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Recent fires cast light upon CCFR’s staffing shortages

Juneau’s firefighters are the city’s problem-solvers, but union says they need support too.

Snotty Nose Rez Kids rappers Yung Trybez and Young D sing to the crowd during a performance as part of the final night of the Áak’w Rock music festival at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Áak’w Rock canceled due to lack of staff, organizers say Indigenous music festival will return in 2027

Event with virtual debut in 2021 and first in-person fest in 2023 alternates years with Celebration.