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Sitka loses internet service, GCI says repair could take two weeks
Help expected with loan of Starlink satellite equipment by Tlingit and Haida.
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For generations of Alaskans, a livelihood is under threat
Something is broken in the economics of state’s fishing industry. Can Washington come to the rescue?
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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
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FEMA visits hundreds of Juneau homes damaged by flood; decision on federal disaster aid awaits
Presence of agency “a lot larger” than last year’s flood when aid was denied, visiting official says.
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Standardized test scores at some Juneau schools far higher than others
Math, science proficiency at Auke Bay elementary roughly twice Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen’s, for example.
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Peltola, Begich face off in first debate at Alaska oil and gas industry forum
U.S. House candidates focus on Biden administration’s policies, citing advances and setbacks.
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Woven Peoples and Place: Climate adaptation and resilience in Southeast Alaska
A conversation with Annika Ord, climate adaptation catalyst for Sustainable Southeast Partnership.
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Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll
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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
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Free Starlink service, upgraded telecom network seek to resolve downtown internet and phone issues
Slow internet during busy cruise days “number one complaint from this summer,” Goldbelt CEO says.
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Transboundary mining conference sees fears after natural and man-made disasters, hope after pacts
U.S., Canadian and tribal leaders gather in Juneau to seek way forward on decades-old disputes.
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Three people with different backgrounds at struggling healthcare facilities hoping to be Bartlett’s new CEO
Stability of hospital’s leadership, programs emphasized by finalists; board vote may occur this week.
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Rock Solid: The 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps built many of Juneau’s recreational, cultural landmarks
Forest Service shelters, trails, totem poles, early ski area among Depression-era program’s fixtures.
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Police calls for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Teacher recruitment and retention bill becomes law in Alaska without Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
Lawmakers say “small tweaks” to policy can attract and keep more teachers in Alaska’s classrooms.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 31
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024
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The work of the Juneau Police Department’s Wellness Program is never done
JPD destigmatizes mental health needs of officers, who also get crisis and de-escalation training.
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Strong arguments for Ship-Free Saturdays, against school board recalls on CBJ ballot
Language is part of official process; additional election perspectives will come from CBJ voter guide, website