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Precollege program for rural, Alaska Native health students gets reboot and grant after funding gap
Della Keats program introduces students from far-flung parts of Alaska to college courses.
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Juneau’s Jacob Thibodeau and Mario Fata consistently cashing in at World Series of Poker
Anchorage pro Adam Hendrix remains Alaska’s most prominent poker player, but don’t sleep on Juneau stalwarts Jacob Thibodeau…
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Anchorage Daily News cuts print editions to twice a week, will continue e-paper six days a week
Change effective July 15 “reflects changing reader habits and rising costs,” according to newspaper.
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Glacier Bay tells boaters to slow down due to at least nine humpback whales feeding in the area
13-knot speed limit intended to reduce vessel strikes in effect until further notice.
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Federal judge Joshua Kindred resigns after reprimand for judicial misconduct involving law clerks
Trump appointee, 46, created hostile work environment, had “inappropriately sexualized relationship.”
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Juneau’s cost of living 27.8% above US average, annual study finds
Report: Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks had highest food and healthcare costs of 265 cities in 2023.
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A mother of a mountain: Heidi Reifenstein sets new women’s record for Goldbelt Tram-Mount Roberts Trail Run
Longtime Juneau resident returns to peak form after taking break from racing while raising kids.
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School board spends $3.6M in staff add-backs, nixes $1M CBJ loan after getting $5.2M extra from state
Members also consider new food service contract and first increase in school meal prices since 2020.
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Fourth of July fireworks show once again a hues hit for Juneau
Traditional holiday events continue Thursday with parades downtown at 11 a.m., in Douglas at 2 p.m.
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Douglas Island’s 125th annual Fourth of July celebration kicks off with a picnic and soapbox derby
Watermelon-eating contest and fast race cars part of Douglas’ “family fun” on eve of Independence Day.
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A misty-eyed Fourth of July parade through downtown salutes Juneau’s youth
Trio of recent high school graduates serving as grand marshals share memories, hopes, candy.
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Douglas celebrates community in 125th Fourth of July parade and festivities
Molly McCormick honored as Douglas’ grand marshal for her years planning the parade and other events.
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Two Eaglecrest board incumbents reappointed by Assembly, along with AEL&P’s CFO as new member
Stability during transition at ski resort following GM’s controversial resignation cited as key factor.
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Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in Alaska, other states
Third ruling in less than three weeks puts policy on hold in 14 states; more challenges pending.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending July 6
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Assembly approves $22.75M in bonds to be considered on this fall’s municipal ballot
$12.75M would fund public safety communications upgrades; $10M wastewater utility improvements.
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Study finds Juneau Icefield melting at an ‘incredibly worrying’ pace
Melt rate between 2015-19 twice as fast as before 2010; nearly five times as fast compared to 1980s.
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Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships
Merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarships intended to keep high-achieving students in the state.
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in July
People looking for more quaint leisure activities following the explosive happenings of the Fourth of July will have…
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‘Ship-Free Saturday’ petition qualifies for Oct. 1 municipal election
Voters to decide on banning large cruise ships on Saturdays and July 4 unless Assembly acts by Aug.…