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It’s hard to imagine Alaska’s economy without the pipeline, but is the solution to the state’s financial woes drilling and mining? (Submitted by Jeff Lund)

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I Went to the Woods: Looking forward

In his 1977 book Coming into the Country, John McPhee wrote “The central paradox of Alaska is that…

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Juneau community calendar: April 4 and 5

SATURDAY, April 4

Ned Rozell and his dog Cora move uphill on a trip in the White Mountains National Recreation Area in January 2026. Photo courtesy Chris Swingley

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Alaska Science Forum: Time to hit the trail westward

Yup, it’s 30 below this morning, March 19. Just like it was last week. Back then, I wrote…

Juneau-Douglas High School has been recognized as the overall winner in the Alaska Tsunami Bowl 2026. (Tsunami Bowl/Facebook)

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Juneau-Douglas High School is overall winner at 2026 Tsunami Bowl

High school’s Team Pacificus also places 2nd for research project awards.

The Juneau School District and the Juneau Education Association reach tentative contract agreement. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file photo)

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Juneau teachers, school district reach tentative contract deal

Negotiations began more than a year ago.

Win Gruening. (Courtesy photo)

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OPINION: When will Juneau economic naysayers connect the dots

A headline in a recent Juneau news story caught my eye: “88% of public comments oppose proposed mine…

Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, prepares to shake hands with one of his critics, state Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, after the conclusion of his speech to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

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OPINION: How not to win

Alaska Republicans hold on to a losing hand in 2026.

Peter Segall/Juneau Empire file photo The public is invited to an open house about the Juneau International Airport master plan update on Wednesday, April 8. The plan looks at the next 20 years for the airport.

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Open house planned for Juneau International Airport master plan

Public can go to Mendenhall Valley Public Library anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

The City and Borough of Juneau welcomed officials last week as they toured Mendenhall Valley to gain first-hand understanding of the annual threat of glacial lake outburst flooding. (City and Borough of Juneau/Facebook)

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Officials tour Mendenhall Valley for first-hand knowledge of annual flooding threat

Meetings come as workers are installing flood barriers at Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail).

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Juneau community calendar: March 30 to April 5

MONDAY, March 30

Demonstrators rally at the third No Kings protest in Juneau on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

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‘No consent’: Third nationwide No Kings protest draws thousands across Alaska

Protests were held in at least 25 communities across Alaska, condemning the Trump administration.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about new Trump administration policies at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in his Anchorage office. Behind him are Attorney General Treg Taylor and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

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OPINION: Alaska’s moment is here: Let’s finish the pipeline

Conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets. And yet again, Alaskans are wondering…

Peggy McKee Barnhill (Courtesy photo)

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Gimme a Smile: Springtime in the snow

‘Snow doesn’t understand the calendar. It is not impressed by the arrival of the spring equinox.’

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Juneau community calendar: March 28 and 29

SATURDAY, March 28

The full publication of Speed of Trust is out now. (Submitted by Shaelene Grace Moler)

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Woven Peoples and Places: Introducing ‘Speed of Trust’

A story of healing, collaboration, and systems change in Southeast Alaska.

Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire The Alaska State Capitol.

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OPINION: There Will Never be Enough Money

The Washington State Legislature recently passed a bill levying a new 9.9% tax on personal income over $1…

Screenshot of a video from March 24, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. shows the powder cloud reached tidewater, but debris did not reach the roadway. (Alaska Department of Transportation/Facebook)

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UPDATE: Juneau’s Thane Road reopens as natural avalanche risk has ‘lessened’

Ridgetop winds averaging 50 mph, with gusts up to 95 mph.

The Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) is now closed for approximately one month for Phase 2 of flood barrier installation. (City and Borough of Juneau)

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Juneau’s Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei trail closes for barrier installation

City and Borough of Juneau says work, closure will last for 1 month

Protesters stand amidst the rain and fog at the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2025 at Overstreet Park. A third “No Kings” rally is planned in Juneau for Saturday, March 28. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire file)

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3rd ‘No Kings’ rally planned for Juneau

March 28 event will happen alongside 3,000-plus other events nationwide.

Photo by Brian Logan/U.S. Forest Service Sun shines through the canopy in the Tongass National Forest.

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OPINION: A reminder about the Tongass National Forest

You cannot talk about Southeast Alaska’s seafood industry without also talking about the Tongass National Forest. The productivity…