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Lisa Pearce, analyst who unveiled Juneau School District’s crisis, hired as new chief financial officer
Consultant for numerous districts in recent years begins new job when consolidation starts July 1.
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Loved ones gather for reading of 264 names on Fishermen’s Memorial and the Blessing of the Fleet
Six names to be engraved this summer join tribute to others at sea and in fishing industry who…
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A strong show of seamanship at 14th annual Juneau Maritime Festival
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard get into tug-of-war after destroyer arrives during record-size gathering.
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Update: Man arrested for arson after fire in travel trailer destroys adjacent Mendenhall Valley home
Juneau resident arrested at scene, also charged with felony assault following Thursday morning fire.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 4
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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This year’s Juneau Jazz and Classics festival is stretching out
Festival that begins Saturday extended to two weeks and three Southeast communities.
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Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
All-state selection Lockhart to hoop at Edmonds, Polasky at St. Olaf.
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Peltola declines to vote for Arctic drilling bill she previously supported, citing fish policy
GOP campaign group targeting Alaska’s Democratic congresswoman says vote will be a campaign issue.
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In final judgment, judge blocks Alaska correspondence provisions, keeps current rules through June
Legislature working on fixes, but Dunleavy suggests he will veto bills before Supreme Court rules.
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Annual Maritime Festival to get a military salute with arrival of US Navy missile destroyer
A record 90+ vendors, music, search and rescue demonstration, harbor cruises among Saturday’s events.
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Entering their final two regular weeks, Alaska legislators are narrowing their focus
Dozens of firefighters protested outside the Alaska Capitol last week, waving signs and chanting as they urged the…
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Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
Call to action urges systemic reforms to the state’s support and integration of Native languages.
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Weavers, dancers and teachers celebrate revival of a traditional crafting of robes from the fringes
“You have just witnessed the largest gathering of Ravenstail regalia in history.”
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Alaska Senate passes draft budget, confirming $175 million in bonus public-school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters that he’s ‘open to the increase’ proposed by lawmakers.
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Gov. Dunleavy says homeschool changes must wait until appeal ruling as lawmakers eye fixes
“Something of this magnitude warrants a special session,” Dunleavy says.
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Archie Young: A final road trip as Mt. Edgecumbe basketball coach and teacher retires after 25 years
Long-ago star high school player became an extended family member to a generation of students.
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Juneau Assembly fails by 2-5 vote to pass resolution seeking ‘bilateral peace’ between Israel and Palestine
Members question if declaration is appropriate at local level, angering residents favoring ceasefire
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State awaits report, cost estimate on repairing Matanuska state ferry — and if it’s worth the effort
Full-body scan of vessel, out of service for 18 months, will determine if ship should be scrapped.
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Here’s what happening for First Friday in May
Exhibit by more than 45 Alaska Natives at state museum features protector robes, MMIP Day preview.
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Alaska Senate unanimously OKs increasing maximum state disaster relief payments and eligibility
Bill by Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, raises limit to $50K instead of $21K, makes condo residents eligible