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White House moves to cancel migrants’ legally-obtained Social Security numbers to force self-deportation
Trump administration seeks to cut off access to credit cards, bank accounts, employment.
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Group hopes to put mill rate cap, food and utility tax exemptions, in-person elections on local fall ballot
Three petitions submitted Thursday by Affordable Juneau Coalition now under CBJ review.
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Crimson Bears awaken in Sitka softball tourney
JDHS opens with split, topping Wasilla, falling to Chugiak.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending April 12
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy
Tribal programs such as Tlingit and Haida’s not affected by closures.
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Report cites growing environmental risks at Red Chris Mine in Stikine watershed
Seepage of contaminants at site 130 miles northeast of Wrangell reported by Canadian environmental group.
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Trump executive order seeks to block states and municipalities from enforcing their climate policies
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
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Trump backs down by reducing many reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, but hikes China’s to 125%
Universal 10% levy remains for other countries; change comes after tailspin in global markets.
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Juneau’s school board approves project lists for proposed voter bond at $5M, $10M and $15M levels
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
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State employee salaries fall short of levels intended to be competitive, long-delayed study finds
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
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New combined JDHS track team gets first-time adventure
Consolidated high school team will travel to Kodiak for inaugural meet
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Assembly OKs Aak’w Landing tideland lease based on its goal of better managing tourism
Huna Totem says the dock is expected to be operational by the 2027 visitor season.
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Alaska lawmakers are divided over state budget, stuck without agreement over dividend, schools
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
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Kennedy’s plan to send health officials to ‘Indian country’ angers Native leaders
Health secretary says he wants to improve Indian Health Service; Native leaders have doubts.
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As key bills advance, here’s an update on the Alaska Legislature’s biggest issues
Still looming is deficit caused by a collision between education spending, PFD and lower oil revenue.
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JDHS begins baseball title chase with Sitka, Soldotna clashes
Crimson Bears split in weekend road battles against Wolves and Stars.
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New initiative limiting cruise tourism in Juneau filed Monday by Ship-Free Saturday supporter
Measure would set 1.5M passenger annual limit, ban ships with 250+ people before May and after Sept.
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Keller signs to cheer at college for Yellowjackets
JDHS four-year letterman commits to Montana State University Billings.
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Alaska Permanent Fund suffers multibillion-dollar decline amid Trump tariff-driven market crash
The Alaska Permanent Fund, the No. 1 source of general-purpose revenue for state services and the Permanent Fund…
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Glacier Swim Club dominates Savannah Cayce SE swim championships
Three days of swimming fun and family, shows GSC strength across Southeast.