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JAMHI hosts community cleanup to kick off 40th anniversary celebration
Local addiction and mental health treatment organization plans summer of events and give-back days.
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Large homeless encampment on Teal Street gets JPD vacate notice; where will occupants go next?
People who keep moving from place to place under “dispersed camping” policy unsure where they’ll go.
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Juneau joins nation in ‘No Kings’ protest
More than 1,000 protestors join millions nationwide opposing Trump as he presides over military parade.
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Begich joins US House Republicans in voting to claw back public broadcasting money
Clawback, formally known as a rescission, subject to approval by Senate in a simple majority vote.
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Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak
Possibilities include converting Ptarmigan lift to triple-chair in addition to long-awaited gondola.
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A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days
Timing of events for 33rd annual weekend “depends on the number of contestants and speed of competitors”
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April showers bring May showers
Drier days forecasted after two unseasonably wet months, but potential drought concerns linger.
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School board OKs limits on student cellphone use
New regulation seeks to reduce distractions, sparks privacy concerns for some members.
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Police calls for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Police calls for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending June 14
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Avalanches impact mountain goat populations
Mountain goats seek safety from predators in steep terrain, but they are not immune to winter dangers.
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Dunleavy vetoes $200 of $700 BSA increase as he signs state budget for coming year
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.
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Opinion: The king of hubris
On Monday, President Donald Trump was asked if he planned to deploy members of the U.S. Marine Corps…
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Short-term rental task force recommends rule adjustments, but no cap on units for property owners
Group suggests allowing multiple STRs for a single dwelling, “grandfathering” period for new rules.
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Alaska detained 42 men arrested by ICE and flown in from out of state, amid federal crackdown
DOC released names and countries of origin of detainees in Anchorage, two transferred out of state.
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Two Juneau airport manager finalists set for meet-and-greets, interviews on Wednesday and Thursday
One is a longtime municipal and military aviation manager, the other a longtime airport and Alaska DOT manager.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement
Events planned Saturday have gained new support after President Trump ordered National Guard into L.A.
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Trump seeks 90% funding cut for tribal colleges and universities
Officials say impact would be “extremely dire” for campuses across U.S., including Alaska.
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Hearthside Books and Toys finishes No. 8 in USA Today’s ‘10 Best Independent Bookstores’ poll
“I didn’t believe we were really going to make it,” owner says about newspaper’s Readers’ Choice Awards list.