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‘Huge disaster’: Historically weak pink salmon runs strain Alaska’s seine fishermen
Skippers in Prince William Sound and Kodiak say this year’s harvest is one of the worst they’ve seen.
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78th Golden North Salmon Derby starts slow due to flood cleanup, fishing conditions
23.3-pound king leads after first day; weekend weather forecast is for a chance of rain.
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Running 50K up and down Juneau’s mountains as a warmup? Yes, for some Nifty Fifty racers
Some of this year’s 14 participants in race with 5,000 ft. of elevation gain have even loftier goals.
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Juneau comes together to help residents recover from the Mendenhall River flood
Hauling wet fiberglass insulation from crawlspaces is currently the biggest need
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Charity softball tournament catches more than $1,000 for Special Olympics Alaska
Alaska Peace Officers Association Capital City Chapter hosts “Guns Versus Hoses Charity Softball”
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Alaska Native artifacts returned to Kake as Quakers continue reparations
Sen. Murkowski, federal officials hear of roadblocks to proposed cultural healing center.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 10
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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$83 million loan program for Alaska tribal and small businesses approved by U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Program aims to help businesses that may not receive loans otherwise.
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78th annual Golden North Salmon Derby offers a nibble of normalcy in wake of record flood
Occasional rain, a few stray trees in the waters near Juneau expected as three-day event begins.
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Ship strikes suspected of causing two whale deaths in Icy Strait
One whale was pregnant at the time of death, according to NOAA.
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Record-high temperatures bake Deadhorse and other sites on Alaska’s North Slope
A scorching hot day in Alaska’s Arctic set multiple records on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Juneau residents impacted by the Mendenhall River flood begin recovery step by step
Volunteers help salvage homes and belongings after record flood causes widespread damage.
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Alaska National Guard deployed to assist with flood recovery efforts
40 members from Juneau and elsewhere will help with debris cleanup, distribution of supplies.
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Sullivan: Short-term focus after flood on FEMA aid, long-term focus on ‘engineering solution’
“We can’t have it that Juneau has this problem every summer,” senator says during visit Thursday.
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Memorial benefit show for Steven Kissack seeks to help others facing his struggles
Ten music acts scheduled to perform Saturday at Crystal Saloon in memory of well-known homeless resident.
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Resources for flood cleanup and recovery offered by city, other entities
Waste collection and disposal options expanded, volunteer coordination and other efforts underway
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A bowl of cherries: Abundant red fruit brightens the neighborhood known as ‘The Flats’
Nobody seems quite sure about the origin of the fruit trees, but people have plenty of ideas.
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Mail delays postpone the start of pre-Election Day voting in parts of rural Alaska
Democrats express worries about the effect on Mary Peltola’s campaign for U.S. House.
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Following state disaster declaration, Gov. Dunleavy and Sen. Murkowski survey Juneau’s flooded homes
“What do we do with the community a year from now?”
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Record flooding exceeding ‘worst-case’ forecast swamps homes and streets near Mendenhall River
Water from glacial outburst flood crests at 15.99 feet, tops last year’s record by more than a foot.