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Legislature fails by a single vote of 39-20 to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of education bill
Legislators warn bad blood may hamper other issues as numerous Republicans abandon earlier support.
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State lawsuit claims federal government owes Alaska $700 billion for quashing Pebble mine
The federal government owes Alaska more than $700 billion in compensation for the 2023 Environmental Protection Agency action…
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Thunder Mountain boys basketball team begins final state tournament play
No. 6 Falcons (19-9) open Wednesday against No. 3 West Valley High School from Fairbanks.
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Thunder Mountain girls basketball team ready for back-to-back state tournament play
No. 4 Falcons begin school’s final chase for a title against No. 5 Dimond High School on Wednesday.
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New Department of Interior opinion promises to recognize expanded tribal jurisdiction in Alaska
Tribes can exert jurisdiction over allotments granted to individual Natives, opinion states.
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Veto override vote on education bill expected to have consequences — and no assurance of extra funds
Retaliation by governor, fractured relationships within Legislature on other issues among concerns.
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Experts bump Alaska oil price estimates slightly, boosting Permanent Fund dividend and budget
Extra payment of more than $200 expected for this year’s PFD.
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The C.W. Young Building: A phoenix rises from the ashes
Icebergs, shipwreck victims, historic fire and Native heritage part of downtown landmark’s history.
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House passes bill altering wording of sex crimes against children
“Child sexual abuse material” replaces term “child pornography” in proposal passed by 39-1 vote.
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75th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament tips off Sunday
25 regional teams to compete for titles in four brackets; no Juneau teams playing this year.
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Dunleavy vetoes sweeping education bill that includes $680 increase in per-student funding
Legislature expected to meet for veto override session Monday, unknown if enough votes exist.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of March 16
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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School board passes budget that cuts staff 12%, hopes for BSA increase that will save some jobs
Board members make wish list if state funding increases, as governor vetoes bill providing funds.
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Legislature kills most of Dunleavy’s executive orders in rare joint session
Giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board among orders rejected.
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School board sticks with consolidation plan for one high school after eight-hour debate of two-school alternative
Claims of plan for two grade 8-12 schools based on faulty and incomplete data, district leaders say.
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Alaska House debuts new first-draft budget, but PFD and school funding are question marks
House Finance Committee awaiting new revenue estimates for the coming year before finishing draft.
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Alaska legislators balance widespread opposition to Dunleavy policy, veto threat as deadline nears
South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad…
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University of Alaska president celebrates ‘meaningful progress’ at state’s varied campuses
After years of uncertainty, budget woes and contraction, the University of Alaska system is now growing again, the…
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Many options, little consensus on moving City Hall to vacated school district buildings
Assembly members debate downtown vs. valley, converting school to office space, costs and parking.
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Dallas Seavey wins 6th Iditarod championship, most ever in the world’s most famous sled dog race
Dallas Seavey’s path to an Iditarod championship was like none he’s faced before, including killing a moose and…