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With Alaska outmigration continuing, community members contemplate responses
Two-day meeting at UAA gave attendees from different sectors a chance to brainstorm solutions.
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In internet-less Sitka, it’s both ‘mayhem’ and a ‘golden moment’
Surgeries on hold and businesses are cash-only, but more people are talking and sharing stories.
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Another large flood from Suicide Basin in October is possible, city leaders warn
Water building up again in ice dam could freeze, partially release or trigger another full release.
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Perseverance’s ‘Cold Case’ tops NYT’s list of ‘15 Shows to See on Stages Around the U.S. This Fall’
Award-winning play about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons showing in Juneau until Sept. 22.
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Governor vetoes bill that would have expanded Alaska women’s access to birth control medicine
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would have eased access to contraceptives.
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After Alaska’s primary election, here’s how the state’s legislative races are shaping up
Senate’s bipartisan coalition appears likely to continue, but control of the state House is a tossup.
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UPDATE: Bodycam footage of Steven Kissack shooting, results of state investigation scheduled for release Tuesday
Videos, originally scheduled for Friday release, delayed until JPD gets state report, police chief says.
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Juneau defeats Bishop Union High School 17-6 as lots of players make lots of key plays
Huskies survive as the fittest in “caveman football” game during California road trip.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Sept. 7
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Alaska schools to be stocked with anti-overdose kits, under new law
Emergency kits to save victims of opioid overdoses are on their way to Alaska schools, in accordance with…
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Funding for hospital’s hospice, home health and Rainforest Recovery programs get Assembly support
Plan includes Gastineau Human Services expanding to accommodate Rainforest’s substance abuse treatment.
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Dunleavy vetoes work quota rules for Amazon-like warehouses
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would have required the operators of large warehouses to provide…
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Bell, Hansen, lead Haines at season opener meet against powerhouse Juneau-Douglas
JDHS boys and girls both take nine of top 10 spots at Haines Invitational Cross-Country Meet.
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Dogs saved after seven days in Ketchikan landslide
Ketchikan Fire Department firefighters with heroic efforts Sunday brought joy and some relief to the community as it…
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Play revealing unseen struggles of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons debuts at Perseverance Theatre
“Cold Case” features story of rural Iñupiaq woman trying to recover aunt’s body from Anchorage.
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Bills by Juneau legislator adding official Indigenous state languages, upgrading dock safety become law
Safety bill by Rep. Story also contains provision by Sen. Kiehl expanding disaster aid eligibility.
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Tlingit and Haida gets $15M EPA grant for composting operations in five Southeast Alaska communities
Funds will establish or expand programs in Juneau, Wrangell, Hoonah, Petersburg and Yakutat.
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Near-unanimous opposition to Ship-Free Saturday proposition by Assembly and mayoral candidates
Mayoral and Assembly hopefuls also discuss downtown’s economic future, City Hall and bond measures.
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For some University of Alaska faculty, the next paycheck could be $0
University officials say they have made headway on problem, faculty will be paid “as soon as possible.”
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Alaska Democrats sue to remove imprisoned out-of-state Democrat from U.S. House ballot
Eric Hafner doesn’t meet the U.S. Constitution’s requirements for a candidate, the party argues.