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$1,000 PFD approved by legislative conference committee as part of final compromise state budget
Lower-than-expected oil prices results in lowest inflation-adjusted dividend since payouts began in 1982.
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Alaska officials forecast improvements for the state’s commercial salmon harvest
Total catch is projected to be twice the size of last year’s weak harvest.
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Steve Whitney returns to Juneau school board six years after departure to temporarily fill vacant seat
Fisheries manager and parent selected from among five candidates to serve until October’s election.
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Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft
Flat funding, combined with inflation, will mean service cuts in many places across the state.
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Community spirit shines at Juneau’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Energy was high at race to fundraise to send Juneau’s athletes to Anchorage Summer Games.
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Republican opposition kills bill intended to fix Alaska’s absentee voting problems
Senate Bill 64 passed the Senate this week, but the House doesn’t have enough time to address it,…
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Alaska Senate passes elections overhaul to update voter rolls, introduce ballot tracking, curing
The Alaska Senate voted to enact new rules to streamline the voting process in Alaska and expand voter…
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New mystery showcases characters, scenes of 1980s salmon troll fishery
Southeast Alaska’s picturesque peaks and larger-than-life characters have made their way into stories for centuries.
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Final public comments requested before next phase of Juneau Douglas North Crossing
After three years, the project advances to NEPA process.
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Trump’s nominee to head Army Corps of Engineers vows ‘expedited’ fix for Juneau’s glacial outburst floods
Adam Telle says “it’s going to require creativity,” without offering a specific timeline, at confirmation hearing.
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JDHS baseball team to honor senior players Saturday
Crimson Bears seniors are Jacob Katasse, JJ McCormick and Christian Nelson
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Fallen officers remembered in annual ceremony during National Police Week
Memorial recognizes their sacrifice and the highest officer assault rate in the past decade.
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Kestel, Leuahli win opening track events at Kayhi
First day of Ketchikan Invitational Track meet ends.
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Board chair: Eaglecrest’s gondola pushing limits of 2028 completion deadline under Goldbelt agreement
Company can nix $10M deal if work not finished on project ski area calls vital to its financial…
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Alaska gives food stamp recipients’ personal information to federal officials
Data sharing part of nationwide request by Trump administration; appears to be targeting migrants.
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Assembly’s budget deep dive: Debate spans from $3M to support Eaglecrest to $2,000 for veterans’ events
City leaders spend marathon evening seeking to resolve notable items during year when funds are short.
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Educators, the ‘backbone of our schools,’ are breaking
Teachers say district contract counteroffer with less pay sends the message they should leave.
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JDHS soccer teams challenge Lathrop in Fairbanks
Crimson Bears topple Malemutes; girls win 2-1, boys 7-0.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 17
Three decades of capital city coverage.