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Alaska lawmakers approve additional support for addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people
Cultural training for law enforcement officers and dedicated MMIP investigators among updates.
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Columbia ferry out of service until end of the year
51-year-old ship has been out of service since November; corrosion in fire system cited for delay.
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Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska
Experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 25
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Bartlett Regional Hospital looking at eliminating or trimming six ‘non-core’ programs to stabilize finances
Rainforest Recovery Center, autism therapy, crisis stabilization, hospice among programs targeted.
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Gov. Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature
Expresses optimism about carbon storage bill, pondering next steps on royalty relief that failed.
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Juneau’s legislative delegation reflects on lots of small items with big impacts passed during session
Public radio for remote communities, merit scholarships, fishing loans among lower-profile successes
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Coats of many colors: Halibut jackets make a big splash again
“Pre-owned” wool garments from many decades ago being tracked down for resale by Juneau marine shop.
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Shaky deals from past haunt efforts to preserve Douglas cemeteries today
As volunteers struggle to clear brush at historic sites, city leaders say they have limited options.
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Alaska Democrats gather in Juneau to make party plans for national convention in Chicago
Peltola, national party chairman among speakers; delegates get advice from protester at 1968 event.
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Crimson Bears eat Kings for pre-senior night pitch feast
JDHS boys soccer team one step closer to taking region title from Ketchikan.
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Falcons’ Ludeman shuts out Crimson Bears
TMHS senior honors classmates in school’s baseball home finale by 3-hitting JDHS.
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After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
Bill by Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, passes on final day of session.
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JDHS boys soccer team earns ice cream and region title with sweep of visiting Ketchikan
Crimson Bears’ Monsef, Mallott seal senior night win over Kings.
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Crimson Bears honor seniors with Saturday diamond sweep over Falcons
JDHS’ Blatnick, Simonson pitch complete game wins against TMHS.
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Alaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger, application backlogs
More Alaskans will be able to access food stamps following lawmakers’ vote to expand eligibility for the Supplemental…
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A look at some of the bills that failed to pass the Alaska Legislature this year
Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 18
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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TMHS culinary arts team serves a meal of kings at national competition
Five students who won state competition bring Alaskan crab and salmon to “Top Chef”-style event.
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School district leaders debate biggest needs for extra $5.2M approved by Legislature, in hope governor won’t veto it
Staff for special education and gifted students, homeschooling, paying off city loan high on list.