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Trump: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law’
Quote sometimes attributed to Napoleon posted on White House’s official X account.
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Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget
Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.
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Juneau Animal Rescue hopes to be ‘feline’ the love at annual fundraiser
The shelter is still in need of a new building and hopes to continue educating the community.
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Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Murkowski: “Trying to get answers about the impact…but the response so far has been evasive and inadequate.”
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Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
Participants at state Capitol seek revival of pensions, release of state salary data withheld by governor.
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Ailing state ferry system with 24% employee vacancy rate facing government cuts and freezes
Trump may yank funds for vessel upgrades; lawsuit says governor is trying to cut state worker pay.
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Who is Susan Carney, Alaska’s new chief justice?
For the first time in Alaska history, the state’s supreme court is majority female. It’s also being led,…
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Report: Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola likely to run for governor in 2026
Democrat ousted in November would likely face crowded field in open race for Alaska’s top spot.
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Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
HUD plans 50% staff cut, scrutiny of “every dollar spent in serving tribal, rural and urban communities.”
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JDHS girls greet conference rival Kayhi with win
Crimson Bears defeat Lady Kings 52-23 in home den
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 15
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
A planned increase for K-12 public school spending is expected to significantly reduce the PFD.
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Crimson Bears boys taking on Kings at Ketchikan
JDHS playing final Southeast Conference games on the road.
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JDHS girls to host Kayhi for final conference games
Crimson Bears invite Lady Kings to their den Thursday, Friday
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Juneau’s Joann craft store is one of 500 closing across the US
Company filing for bankruptcy; property manager at mall said it’s unknown when local store will close.
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Alaska chief justice vows speedier trials after investigative journalists find problems
In her first address to the Alaska Legislature since becoming head of the Alaska Supreme Court, Chief Justice…
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Five-year economic plan for Southeast suggests spending $300M to address top priority of housing
Other top goals include boosting seafood marketing, renewable energy, locally-owned tourism enterprises
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Bill would establish Alaska alternative to federal flood insurance program
The Alaska Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new state insurance program to address damages…
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Alaska Senate approves 18-year-old alcohol-servers, plus 16-year-old restaurant workers
Alaskans as young as 16 will be allowed to work in restaurants, and those as young as 18…
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Update: Large calving of ice from Mendenhall Glacier prompts further safety warning
U.S. Forest Service on Thursday says more calving possible, people should stay far away from glacier.