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Proposed class-action lawsuit claims Alaska prisons are holding people without criminal charges
A woman from Stebbins has sued the Alaska Department of Corrections, alleging that she and many other people…
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Legal, moral concerns raised by local school and city officials about state’s transgender sports ban
School board seeks more input after hearing ban violates city bylaws and maybe state’s Constitution.
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Current issues dominate ferry system open house for long-term planning
Mainliner specs go to shipbuilders in November while the fate of Matanuska remains unknown.
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Latest Alaska crime report shows a 67% increase in murders and a slight overall decrease in crime
The murder rate in Alaska increased dramatically, though there was a slight overall decrease in crime statewide in…
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New Assembly members make immediate impact on controversial issues at first meeting
Decisive votes on hotel bed tax and Huna Totem dock project among full slate of hot topics.
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Bridge to everywhere: Original Juneau-Douglas crossing from 1935 spanned nearly half a century
Existing bridge is already the “second crossing”; parts of original now in local home, footbridges.
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Apartment fire leaves one person without a home, another with smoke damage
The fire was quickly contained by CCFR
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Juneau’s cheapest gas is $4 a gallon, the most expensive is $5 — from the same supplier
Self-service Fisherman’s Bend in low-price lead, while supplier Delta Western’s stations at top end.
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AFN delegates pass 28 resolutions, including plea to Congress for subsistence action
Attendees at odds with the state of Alaska on fishing and hunting issues.
Sports
Local Special Olympics participants get into a free-for-ball knockdown
Three four-member bowling teams in weekend tournament advance to statewide event next month.
Sports
TMHS finishes top among boys on home mats in Southeast Showdown wrestling tournament
Ketchikan takes overall title, Falcons second in two-day, co-ed competition among eight schools.
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9% increase in nearly all docks and harbors fees approved by Assembly
5-4 vote comes after some residents express concerns about costs to liveaboards and fishers.
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Alaska Native leaders at AFN call for legal overhaul to protect traditional fish harvests
The crash of salmon stocks in Western Alaska’s Kuskokwim River has sparked a bitter court fight between the…
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Run/walk sets a pace for parenthood along the challenging course of life
“Mamas just get stronger and stronger. We have no choice.”
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Capital Transit resumes two suspended routes, begins core service earlier
Addition of new bus drivers allows restoration of cuts in service made in December due to shortages.
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Amidst a contentious process, a quiet opening night for city’s new cold weather emergency shelter
Staff — some recently homeless themselves — welcome first overnighters to converted Thane warehouse.
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Juneau man suspected of dealing variety of illegal drugs arrested by SEACAD
David Melvin Cox Jr., 35, also faces weapons charges
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Furniture store closing after a long run, but may be back
Alaska Industrial Hardware purchased the building, according to assessors office.
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Alaska vital statistics show declines in both deaths and births in 2022
Worst COVID-19 effects may be easing, while fertility continues yearslong downward trend.
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Security and other impacts of winter warming shelter on nearby businesses raise concerns
Resident near Mill Campground says illegal activity surged, worries about same as shelter opens.