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Reporter joins Empire staff
Atticus Hempel is a new reporter at the Juneau Empire.
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Weaver Selected For SHI’s Historic Mountain Goat Chilkat Robe Project
Sydney Akagi will weave the first purely mountain goat robe in more than 150 years.
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Mudrooms returns to Juneau’s Kunéix Hidi Northern Light United Church
Seven storytellers will present at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10.
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Rep. Story introduces bill aiming to stabilize education funding
House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.
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Pack Creek permits for bear viewing area available now
Visitors are welcome from April 1 to Sept. 30.
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Safety changes planned for Fred Meyer intersection
DOTPF meeting set for Feb. 18 changes to Egan Drive and Yandukin intersection.
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Juneau activists ask Murkowski to take action against ICE
A small group of protesters attended a rally and discussion on Wednesday.
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Forest Service drops Herbert Glacier cabin plans, proposes trail reroute and scenic overlook instead
The Tongass National Forest has proposed shelving long-discussed plans to build a public use cabin near Herbert Glacier.…
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No tsunami expected after 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Alaska
U.S. Geological Survey says 179 people reported feeling the earthquake.
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Adaptive snow sports demo slides to Eaglecrest
Southeast Alaska Independent Living will be hosting Learn to Adapt Day on Feb. 21.
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Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant…
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Coast Guard’s new Juneau base may not be complete until 2029, commandant says
Top Coast Guard officer says he is considering whether to base four new icebreakers in Alaska.
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Sealaska adds more free Tlingit language courses
The new course is one of many Tlingit language courses offered for free throughout the community.
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New Juneau exhibition explores art as a function of cultural continuity
“Gestures of Our Rebel Bodies” will remain on display at Aan Hít through May.
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Juneau protestors urge lawmakers to defund Homeland Security after Minneapolis killings
Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.
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Registration opens for 2026 Traditional Games in Juneau
The ninth annual event will feature a college and career fair and international guest athletes.
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Juneau school district seeks public comment on superintendent search
The Juneau School District is in search of a new Superintendent ahead of the 2026-27 school year, and…
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Juneau recycling center closed, in need of repairs
The center is shut down due to mechanical issues with recycling equipment.
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Juneau man indicted on unclassified felony assault for Jan. 1 rape
Charging documents claim victim was left with soft-tissue swelling, larynx injury.