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Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
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‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ protest of Trump draws more than 400 to Alaska State Capitol
Firing of federal workers, elimination of DEI and LGBTQ+ policies among objections of participants.
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Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025
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After Haines man disappears, locals and state officials warn of the dangers of ice skating on lake
After Haines man disappears, locals and state officials warn of the dangers of ice skating on lake
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Trump: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law’
Quote sometimes attributed to Napoleon posted on White House’s official X account.
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Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget
Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.
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Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 15
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
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Juneau Animal Rescue hopes to be ‘feline’ the love at annual fundraiser
The shelter is still in need of a new building and hopes to continue educating the community.
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Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Murkowski: “Trying to get answers about the impact…but the response so far has been evasive and inadequate.”
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Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
Participants at state Capitol seek revival of pensions, release of state salary data withheld by governor.
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Ailing state ferry system with 24% employee vacancy rate facing government cuts and freezes
Trump may yank funds for vessel upgrades; lawsuit says governor is trying to cut state worker pay.
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Who is Susan Carney, Alaska’s new chief justice?
For the first time in Alaska history, the state’s supreme court is majority female. It’s also being led,…
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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
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Report: Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola likely to run for governor in 2026
Democrat ousted in November would likely face crowded field in open race for Alaska’s top spot.
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Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
HUD plans 50% staff cut, scrutiny of “every dollar spent in serving tribal, rural and urban communities.”
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 15
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
A planned increase for K-12 public school spending is expected to significantly reduce the PFD.
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Juneau’s Joann craft store is one of 500 closing across the US
Company filing for bankruptcy; property manager at mall said it’s unknown when local store will close.