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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 17
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Owner of Foodland, Super Bear in discussions to buy the Breeze In stores
Company is also ending lease of Kenny’s Liquor Market, adjacent to Foodland since 1995.
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From flowery fundraising to emergency CBJ funding, longer-term flood recovery efforts underway
Foundation raises at least $150K for direct relief, Assembly to consider $1M emergency measure Monday.
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Rising cases of ‘whooping cough’ in Alaska prompt warnings and prevention recommendations
A spike in pertussis, a contagious disease commonly known as whooping cough, has swept through Alaska, the state…
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Peltola still holds fundraising cash advantage in U.S. House race, new figures show
Ahead of Alaska’s Aug. 20 primary election, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola continues to hold a fundraising…
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Survival of world’s oldest humpback whale, spotted in Southeast Alaska last month, is a mystery
Male known as “Old Timer” is now at least 53 years old, according to marine mammal researcher.
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It’s official: Private icebreaker acquired by Coast Guard will be homeported in Juneau
Vessel with up to 190 personnel expected to “reach initial operational capability in two years.”
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51-unit low-income apartment for people recovering from substance abuse gets OK from Planning Commission
Lemon Creek facility would be first phase in expansion of Gastineau Human Services programs.
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New Eaglecrest Ski Area general manager has lots of experience with bumpy terrain
Craig Cimmons, a manager at resort hit by massive owner fraud, says recovery made employees stronger
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Thunder Mountain Middle School creates new learning environment while honoring legacies before its time
Merging the cultures of Floyd Dryden and Dzantik’i Heeni to create a new school.
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Volunteer center at Melvin Park receives additional support, including a visit from crisis canines
New resources available through Friday, including some with wagging tails.
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Economic impacts of mining in Alaska include wages, taxes and career training, report says
Alaska’s mining industry supported 11,800 jobs and $1.1 billion in total wages in 2023, according to a report…
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Alaska’s pre-primary election turnout is down from extraordinary 2022 and 2020 primaries
Voter turnout ahead of Alaska’s Aug. 20 primary election is down from the past two elections but is…
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Alaska Beacon voter guide: Answers to 15 questions by legislative, U.S. House candidates
Alaskans voting in the Aug. 20 primary election again have a resource to learn where the candidates stand…
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Back to one high school: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé combines TMHS and JDHS students
The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is Thursday; some excited, some stressed.
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Two Disaster Assistance Centers for people affected by record floods open Wednesday through Friday
Updated official survey of 287 flooded homes reports 51 sustained major damage.
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Juneau cross-country team runs into the new school year
Season takes off with alumni race against team from consolidated high school.
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Alaska school districts got a one-time funding boost. It came too late for many teachers.
Districts say instructors are leaving because of uncertainty in what is usually a stable profession
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Alaska invested millions to fix food stamp backlogs. Some users still can’t get through.
State has not finished tech rollout, officials say they are still working to reopen offices.
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Bids to design traffic light, other upgrades at Fred Meyer intersection now being sought by DOT
Project comes after redesign of turn lanes; alternate route recommended by state still on hold.