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President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it on stage during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena following his inauguration as the 47th president in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

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Donald Trump signs executive orders, lifting oil restrictions in the Arctic

His decision receives praise from Alaska congressional delegation, concern from environmental groups.

A dump truck carries away a load of debris during demolition work on the Alaska-Juneau Gold Mine steam power plant Nov. 20, 2024. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire)

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Going, going…gone: A historic AJ Mine building disappears

Power plant built in 1916 kept Juneau’s economic engine charged for decades before falling into disrepair.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys basketball team pose at Anchorage’s Alaska Airlines Center on Saturday after watching a college game. Earlier in the day JDHS finished their final Colony Basketball Classic tournament game in Palmer, losing to Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School 71-54. (Photo courtesy JDHS)

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JDHS boys put up tough challenge against defending state champion Thunderbirds

Crimson Bears lead much of first half before losing 71-54 to East Anchorage.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Gwen Nizich shoots the ball during Juneau Douglas’s 67-28 win over Ketchikan at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium on Saturday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)

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JDHS girls complete sweep at Ketchikan

Crimson Bears overpower Lady Kings for consecutive wins

A dusting of snow covers the Ptarmigan chairlift at Eaglecrest Ski Area in December. The lift to the top of the mountain remains closed as of Friday due to a lack of snow. (Eaglecrest Ski Area photo)

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Eaglecrest board finalizes its case for future stability ahead of meeting with Assembly

Gondola and year-round operations cited in letter as fix for problems in former GM’s report.

Haven House, Tlingit and Haida’s third shelter under their Reentry and Recovery Program, is seen with lights on in the dark. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Tlingit and Haida offers a safe haven for women in recovery

Reopened Haven House is the third shelter in Reentry and Recovery program.

A “pro-life” flag has been flying along with the U.S. flag and Alaska state flag outside the Governor’s Residence since last January. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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New prefile bills includes ban on ‘political’ flags by ally of Dunleavy, who has ′pro-life’ flag at mansion

Among 20 other bills are expanding transgender sports ban, increasing scrutiny of use-of-force by police.

Passengers wait in security lines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. (Port of Seattle photo)

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Measles warning issued by CBJ after Kenai-area resident traveling through Sea-Tac tests positive

Infected person was at Seattle airport Jan. 10, took nighttime Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Pedrin Saceda-Hurt scores against Ketchikan earlier this season in the George Houston Gymnasium. The Crimson Bears fell to Monroe on Friday 84-71 in the Colony Basketball Classic at Palmer. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

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JDHS boys fall to state’s fifth-ranked Monroe

Crimson Bears lose game in final minutes against patient Rams

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Kerra Baxter shoots a layup during Juneau Douglas’s 58-27 win over Ketchikan at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium on Friday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)

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JDHS girls win at Ketchikan

Crimson Bears open conference play by defeating Lady Kings

The Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a car accident on Egan Drive Thursday morning. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Five car crashes on icy morning cause traffic delays

On Thursday morning within a three-hour time frame, five separate motor vehicle collisions occurred after a cold night…

Flags fly at half staff at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy orders flags at state facilities to fly at full height during Trump’s inauguration day

Governor joins other pols ordering interruption of 30-day half-staff period for former President Carter.

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (right) listens to Katherine George-Byrd ahead of Saturday’s bombardment apology ceremony. George-Byrd, a Kiks’adi clan mother, talked to the senator about the at.óow on the table before them. At.óow are clan items that provide a connection between current clan members and their ancestors. (Sam Pausman / Wrangell Sentinel)

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U.S. Army delivers historic apology for 1869 Wrangell bombardment; three of seven clans accept

Unlike Kake and Angoon apologies, some in Wrangell reject military’s words and seek further reparations.

Alaska Grown-labeled salad greens are offered for sale on Jan. 14, 2025, at Natural Pantry, a health food store in Anchorage. Grocery shoppers are willing to pay a premium for locally sourced lettuce, researchers have found. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

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Grocery shoppers willing to pay more for Alaska Grown produce, study finds

How much are Alaskans willing to pay for produce that is homegrown? A newly published study has some…

Juneau Huskies Ring of Honor winner Jayden Johnson, left, stands with Juneau coach Rich Sjoroos and brother Jamal Johnson after the Huskies award banquet. Jamal Johnson is a 2023 Thunder Mountain High School graduate and also a Ring of Honor recipient. He is currently playing for Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. (Photo courtesy Juneau Huskies)

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Jayden Johnson named to Ring of Honor as Juneau Huskies football players honored at team banquet

Awards also given to offensive, defensive, special teams, most-improved and academic standouts.

Rows of houses line Douglas Highway in late May of 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Rules for short-term housing such as Airbnbs getting another long look from new CBJ task force

11-member group seeks to present Juneau Assembly with recommendations by March 31.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Jan. 16, 1995. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Jan. 18

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Jenny Thomas, a parent of a student at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, testifies on school safety concerns at a Juneau Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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High school fights in Juneau beginning to decline, but parents want more action

Juneau Board of Education hears requests for their members to be leaders in school safety.

Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears pep band perform during a home game at the George Houston Gymnasium earlier this season. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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JDHS pep band takes its beat to a new level of size and sound

62-member Crimson Bears orchestra keeps homecourt rocking as musicians prepare for festivals, competitions

The pavilion at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, seen Wednesday, is the proposed site for a new set of up to five totem poles carved by local tribal artists. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Proposed totem poles at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center get icy reception from some tribal residents

Concerns raised about accurate representation of area’s Native peoples, project’s sudden announcement