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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending July 5
Three decades of capital city coverage
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Man who collapses near roadside rescued in early morning hours by passerby
Chris Storey, a former adult care worker who was homeless until April, assists man in distress.
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Weekend ferry cancellation complicates travel for bike relay, solstice
A ferry cancellation will affect travel plans for some participants of the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. The…
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Juneau’s Alaska Legion baseball team opens season
Auke Bay Post 25 fights through four-game series.
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Chalking up education funding outrage on the sidewalk at the governor’s mansion
Families protest Dunleavy’s vetoes to education funding with colorful pictures and words.
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80°F in Juneau will trigger first-ever National Weather Service heat advisories
Officials say sun’s angle in Alaska makes temperatures feel higher compared to other states.
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Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto
Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.
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Alaska House Judiciary Committee to hold a fact-finding hearing on ICE detention in state prisons
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing June 20 on the use of Alaska Department…
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JAMHI hosts community cleanup to kick off 40th anniversary celebration
Local addiction and mental health treatment organization plans summer of events and give-back days.
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Large homeless encampment on Teal Street gets JPD vacate notice; where will occupants go next?
People who keep moving from place to place under “dispersed camping” policy unsure where they’ll go.
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Juneau joins nation in ‘No Kings’ protest
More than 1,000 protestors join millions nationwide opposing Trump as he presides over military parade.
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Kai Ciambor named Gatorade Alaska Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Crimson Bears 2025 graduate earns top honor in high school sports.
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Begich joins US House Republicans in voting to claw back public broadcasting money
Clawback, formally known as a rescission, subject to approval by Senate in a simple majority vote.
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Eaglecrest leaders decide Black Bear chairlift is beyond repair, seek alternatives to get skiers at their peak
Possibilities include converting Ptarmigan lift to triple-chair in addition to long-awaited gondola.
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A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days
Timing of events for 33rd annual weekend “depends on the number of contestants and speed of competitors”
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April showers bring May showers
Drier days forecasted after two unseasonably wet months, but potential drought concerns linger.
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School board OKs limits on student cellphone use
New regulation seeks to reduce distractions, sparks privacy concerns for some members.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending June 14
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Avalanches impact mountain goat populations
Mountain goats seek safety from predators in steep terrain, but they are not immune to winter dangers.
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Dunleavy vetoes $200 of $700 BSA increase as he signs state budget for coming year
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.