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Feds will keep large-scale development ban in place on 28 million acres in Alaska
The federal government will continue to prohibit mining, drilling and other forms of development on 28 million acres…
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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
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Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
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Family, friends of Steven Kissack united from afar at memorial gathering after his death
Remembered as a youth who loved to read, dreamed of Alaska and kept giving even while on the…
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One person killed as major landslide impacts homes in Ketchikan, forces evacuations
Emergency agencies, including statewide and in Juneau, responding as state disaster declared.
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Juneau Community Garden celebrates bountiful 30th annual Harvest Festival
Founders had to make own soil to start garden; now a chef makes festival food from what’s grown.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands…
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Coast Guard members buoy each other up in annual training
The Buoy Tender Olympics teaches teamwork, cohesive training for cutters across the Pacific.
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Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of U.S. House race after third-place primary finish
Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola now faces one-on-one matchup against Republican Nick Begich III.
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Sportfishers can’t keep king salmon caught in Southeast waters under emergency order starting Monday
Ban in effect until Oct. 1 unlikely to affect fishing tours since few kings being caught, operators say.
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Police calls for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024
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Bartlett Regional Hospital schedules public meetings, interviews with three CEO finalists
Candidates include hospital’s CFO, leader at Alaska health entities, and longtime out-of-state medical CEO.
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Q&A: The role of Alaska Native and Tlingít soldiers in WWII code talking
A conversation with author William Meadows
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Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
A ballot measure that could repeal Alaska’s ranked choice election system is headed to a vote in November,…
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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 24
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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School board candidate forum focuses on lessons learned from consolidation process
Five of six candidates running for three seats answer questions about “what ifs” and “what’s next.”