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Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
A Republican legislator from Wasilla has proposed legalizing some types of gambling aboard Alaska Marine Highway System ships…
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in February
A multitude of options for people looking to make or buy creative items for Valentine’s Day is among…
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Heavy rain, record-high temperature causes snow from massive storms to virtually vanish
Juneau’s airport had 36 inches of snowpack last Wednesday, “down to a trace” on Monday morning.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State speech delayed until Tuesday due to weather
Flights carrying commissioners, guests for speech unable to arrive in Juneau in time
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Moving city offices to ‘PFD building’ gets conceptual OK from Assembly members
Search for existing space to relocate follows failed ballot measures to fund new city hall.
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Crimson Bears get tough tuneup entering hockey playoffs
JDHS, ranked fourth, loses final two regular season games to top-ranked Houston High School.
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Peltola gets early exposure to pluses, perils of reelection campaign during week with stop in Juneau
Large crowds enthusiastic at first 2024 events, but people challenging her on Gaza cause disruptions
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Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again for the first time Friday
Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again for the first time since they were…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to bar Trump from Alaska election ballots
U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block Republican presidential candidate…
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The number of legal conflicts between Alaska and the federal government is rising sharply
The number of legal conflicts between the state of Alaska and America’s federal government has risen significantly over…
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To showcase our readers’ work to the widest possible audience, Wild Shots have been moved in front of…
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Snowpocalypse no match for giant Platypus determined to spend long weekend gaming
Annual Platypus-Con digs 2,300+ games out of storage for event Friday-Sunday at Centennial Hall.
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Juneau Symphony cancels concerts for first time in known memory due to weather
Snow storm made rehearsing, access to instruments, arrival of guest artists doubtful, director says.
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Dunleavy backs Texas decision to ignore U.S. Supreme Court’s border ruling
Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined 24 other Republican governors Thursday in support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to…
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‘Problem Corner’ ending after about 70 years as new owners of local radio stations opt for switch to music
Final broadcast of longest-running radio program in Alaska’s history is next Friday, host says.
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Bill reviving public employees pension system advances to Senate floor
Long-debated proposal would replace 401(k)-style system; House leaders raise questions about cost.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of Jan. 28
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Resilient Peoples and Place: Catalyzing Healing — A Q&A with S’eiltin Jamiann Hasselquist
For this story, Reid spends time with Jamiann Hasselquist to understand the new Healing Catalyst position within the…
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Dunleavy: Package solution needed for education in Alaska
Governor says he will veto a standalone education funding increase unless other items are included.
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Arrival of heavy rain means risk for structures, boats and avalanches even higher after record snow
Up to two inches of precipitation a day forecast through Monday; Thane Road closing at 6 p.m. Friday