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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending July 13
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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New coffee stand at airport stirs up heated dispute about having proper authorization to operate
Fans of Flying Squirrel Espresso praise location, hours; officials say FAA violations could be costly.
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Police calls for Sunday, July 7, 2024
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Police calls for Monday, July 8, 2024
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The Forest Service just took an inventory of the Tongass, wants suggestions about what to protect
Two-month comment period on draft map part of major revision of forest’s land management plan.
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Downtown parking changes aim to ensure rules are enforced
Transition to modern technology reduces the amount of time required to manage and enforce parking
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Juneau’s Safeway among 579 stores to be sold off if Kroger-Albertsons merger is approved
Kroger statement declares “no frontline workers will lose their jobs and no stores will close.”
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Michael Franti concert nixed at Centennial Hall, moved to JDHS due to staging issues
Technical and staffing plans of concert producers not feasible, JAHC executive director says.
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Precollege program for rural, Alaska Native health students gets reboot and grant after funding gap
Della Keats program introduces students from far-flung parts of Alaska to college courses.
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Anchorage Daily News cuts print editions to twice a week, will continue e-paper six days a week
Change effective July 15 “reflects changing reader habits and rising costs,” according to newspaper.
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Police calls for Saturday, July 6, 2024
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Glacier Bay tells boaters to slow down due to at least nine humpback whales feeding in the area
13-knot speed limit intended to reduce vessel strikes in effect until further notice.
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Federal judge Joshua Kindred resigns after reprimand for judicial misconduct involving law clerks
Trump appointee, 46, created hostile work environment, had “inappropriately sexualized relationship.”
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Juneau’s cost of living 27.8% above US average, annual study finds
Report: Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks had highest food and healthcare costs of 265 cities in 2023.
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Police calls for Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Police calls for Friday, July 5, 2024
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School board spends $3.6M in staff add-backs, nixes $1M CBJ loan after getting $5.2M extra from state
Members also consider new food service contract and first increase in school meal prices since 2020.
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Police calls for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Fourth of July fireworks show once again a hues hit for Juneau
Traditional holiday events continue Thursday with parades downtown at 11 a.m., in Douglas at 2 p.m.