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Farming for flowers amongst peacocks, bees and a ‘deer runway’ gives new growth to family tradition
Pederson Hill Farm making the most of manure-rich former horse corral owned by relatives since ‘50s.
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Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2024
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Lawmakers approve faster internet speeds for Alaska’s rural school districts
The approval comes just days before a deadline to access federal grants
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Holi festival in Juneau revives colorful childhood memories for some, creates them for others
Dozens toss caution and colored cornstarch to the wind in traditional Hindu celebration of spring
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Police calls for Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Police calls for Friday, March 22, 2024
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Alaska House votes to give police warrantless emergency access to cellphone location data
Lawmakers pass other bills, on storage rentals, fireworks rules, telemedicine and federal lands.
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Draft House budget includes $2,272 PFD, $680 per-student education increase, $152 million surplus
Plan boosts dividends $444 by abandoning agreement to put half the amount in reserve fund.
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Alaska House votes to remove some obstacles for birth control prescriptions
House Bill 17 allows women to buy up to 12 months’ worth of birth control pills at a…
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Alaska House votes to make church vandalism a felony; bill goes to Senate
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan among dissenters in 35-5 vote, cites issues about property vs. hate crimes.
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Alaska senators consider constitutional amendment easing some veto override votes
The Alaska Senate is moving closer to approving a state constitutional amendment that would lower the number of…
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House rushes to pass rural schools internet bill after veto of comprehensive education bill
Legislators work past midnight as school districts face Wednesday application deadline for program.
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With handwritten amendment, Alaska House votes to raise state’s age of consent
Decision won’t be final until at least Monday, when House is scheduled to vote on underlying bill.
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Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Two days after the Alaska Legislature failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a wide-ranging education bill,…
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending March 23
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Police calls for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Rally highlights concerns about global and political climate, including bill restricting protests
Participants at permitted gathering at Capitol denounce proposal aimed at unauthorized gatherings.
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Juneau-based Coast Guard icebreaker in final budget bill as Congress tries to avoid shutdown
Murkowski, Sullivan say they don’t expect repeat of last minute-deal in ‘22 that sunk vessel’s funds.
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‘The ball is now very clearly in their court’
Senate looks to House on next steps for education funding
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Alaska development authority signs contracts with ex-Dunleavy aides, paying up to $295/hour
Alaska’s state-owned economic development agency has retained four consultants aimed at boosting its standing in the rural regions…