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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.
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Community support for tourism continues slow decline in annual survey
29% say impacts generally positive, 13% negative; responses were 40% positive, 6% negative in 2002
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Rough seas in Southeast during Trump’s early days, but smoother waters ahead, Murkowski tells regional leaders
“Right now people are vomiting on either of the sides of the boat…(but) we’re going to get through…
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Nonresident hiring in Alaska hits new record, state analysis shows
The number of nonresidents working in Alaska hit a new record in 2023 and all major industries are…
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JDHS Crimson Bears take snow show on the road
Nordic Ski Team girls second, boys third at Region VI Championships.
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Assembly names two new airport board members in shakeup after budget stalemate
Angela Rodell and David Epstein, both former members, to get quick start at seeking solution this week.
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Juneau School District seeks feedback from community on cellphone policy
The conversation rises from cellphone bans happening nationally and at the state level.
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A small Layla, a tall Layla give highlight plays on Saturday
JDHS’ Tokuoka, Wasilla’s Hays key second matchup of the weekend as Warriors prevail 46-30.
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All of the Trump administration’s major moves in the first 20 days
The New York Times is tracking the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration during the first…
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Here’s what Trump, after 20 days of his second term, has done so far specifically affecting Alaska
Nixing rules that limit oil drilling, renaming Mt. McKinley, shaking up U.S. Coast Guard among actions.
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Wasilla girls storm Juneau-Douglas home court
Warriors down Crimson Bears in George Houston Gymnasium