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In Juneau’s potentially final crosstown basketball showdown, both schools win
TMHS girls and JDHS boys prevail on night filled with dual-school spirit as consolidation looms.
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Jirdes Winther Baxter, last survivor of 1925 Nome serum run, celebrates 100th birthday in Juneau
Five generations of family, dozens of friends and a coalition of political leaders offer tributes.
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House passes $680 BSA increase, with other education provisions
Bill now returns to Senate, which must pass it unchanged before it can head to the governor’s desk.
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Meetings to comment on Assembly’s proposed $9.6M of help to school district scheduled next two Mondays
Plan includes $4.1 million no-interest loan, picking up “shared costs” this year and next.
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Alaska Senate approves permanent extension of senior benefits program and three other bills
The Alaska Senate voted without dissent on Wednesday to permanently extend a state program that pays up to…
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House rejects sweeping changes in education bill, scheduled to resume debate Thursday
Lawmakers considered six different increases in per-student funding over several hours Wednesday.
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As Alaska food stamp backlog dwindles, Public Assistance balances federal requirements, local need
A state division head says the feds are working with Alaska as the state works to comply with…
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of Feb. 25
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Agency asks public to name, get to know member of highly endangered Alaska whale population
NOAA wants people online to name Eastern North Pacific right whale spotted in September.
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Three Alaska alcohol manufacturers sue state over rule limiting live music and entertainment
Plaintiffs say limit of four events annually at breweries and distilleries violates First Amendment.
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School district leaders approve putting grades 9-12 at JDHS, 7-8 and HomeBRIDGE at TMHS
Elementary schools will be K-6; Marie Drake, Floyd Dryden to close this fall if plan gets final OK.
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Agriculture Department commits to big purchase of Alaska salmon and pollock for food programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase about 50 million pounds of Alaska seafood to use in national…
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Alaska lawmakers grapple with test-score performance gap between charters and other public schools
Charter study does not show how their testing success can be replicated in regular public schools.
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Governor says he wants control of ferry board so it’s not ‘at odds’ with him; senators express skepticism
Resolution to reject Dunleavy’s executive order among many being considered by legislators.
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Free public downtown Wi-Fi, park upgrades, more buses among proposals for marine passenger fees
Public comments being accepted until March 25 for more than $19 million in recommended projects.
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Sullivan touts new ocean cleanup headquarters in Juneau, attacks Biden in annual speech to legislators
Senator calls Trump “the best president ever” for Alaska, has harsh words for Iran and migrants
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Governor seeks tougher criminal, civil penalties for unauthorized protesters
Bill also targets people who encourage or assist participants in illegal demonstrations.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4 billion for investments
Plan must be OK’d by legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy because it requires changes to state law.
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JDHS students, teachers rally to keep grades 9-12 at downtown school if consolidation occurs
District’s proposed move to TMHS would result in loss of vocational facilities, ninth-grade students.