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After accusations of ‘lying’ and ‘hate’ fly, House passes bill restricting transgender students in sports
Bill passes 22-18 after filibuster by minority, but declared dead in Senate as end of session nears.
Sports
Undefeated JDHS girls soccer team gives seniors a healthy sendoff in home finale
Crimson Bears sweep Ketchikan, face TMHS in Falcons’ final home soccer game ever Monday night.
News
Fire consumes one boat, spreads to two others in Douglas Harbor
Unknown if people aboard at time fire started, cause under investigation, official says.
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Church, synagogue vandalism to be punishable as a felony in Alaska under passed bill
Members of the Alaska Senate approved a bill that would increase the penalties for damaging or defacing property…
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Municipal Attorney Robert Palmer resigning to take job with Anchorage law firm
Palmer, a CBJ attorney since 2014, plans to depart Aug. 31 to allow time to search for successor.
Sports
JDHS softball star Mila Hargrave signs to the circle at Pacific Lutheran University
Multi-sport athlete will pitch for the Lutes.
Sports
Triumphs come in all forms at annual Capital Invitational Track and Field Meet
Photo finishes, new records, overcoming personal challenges all cause to celebrate at two-day event.
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Alaska Senate contemplates major property tax cut for over-65 homeowners
Four days before the scheduled end of the Alaska Legislature’s regular session, a Senate committee has proposed a…
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Skateboarding diehards come together in massive whiteout Saturday at the Pipeline Skate Park
Murals on walls for past decade — and graffiti added later — painted over as new art awaits.
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Ready, set, grow: Juneau Garden Club holds its annual plant sale
Smiles were blooming Saturday morning along with the plants at the Juneau Garden Club’s annual outdoor plant sale…
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As House plays the filibuster game on transgender sports bill Saturday, students’ focus is on the fields
Legislators spend more than 12 hours in heated debate on amendments; vote on bill scheduled Sunday
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Brinksmanship and compromise emerge in Alaska’s Capitol as legislative session nears an end
Legislators combining varied pieces of legislation to get them across the finish line by Wednesday.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 11
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Alaska lawmakers choose lower funding proposals for school lunches, reading reforms
Compromise budget rejects making reduced-price lunches free to students from low-income families.
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Cruise industry says Marine Passenger Fees being spent illegally as Assembly members give initial OK to $21M list
$5M for shore power, $3M for Capital Civic Center, $2M for Marine Park improvements among projects
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Debating faked images and video, Alaska lawmakers say AI could eventually be a person
Correction: The bill’s sponsor and Vance’s role on the House Judiciary Committee were misidentified in the original version…
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Alaska Supreme Court schedules June 25 hearing for homeschool lawsuit appeal
Arguments to occur five days before the end of a hold on the lower court’s ruling.
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Alaska Senate OKs increased access to birth control
A large bipartisan majority of the Senate approved increased insurance coverage for birth control on Thursday. Alaskans may…
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With time for key issues this session running out, House stalled by filibuster of transgender sports ban bill
Bill tabled until Saturday, making its chances bleak with Legislature scheduled to adjourn Wednesday
Neighbors
Neighbors: Sealaska Heritage Institute debuts multilingual online Alaska Native dictionary with audio
Platform includes resources for Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian languages.