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Allure of student-created viral videos is fueling vicious brawls at U.S. schools
JDHS assistant principal: Cellphones are top way of soliciting, advertising “and almost glorifying” fights.
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Lower prices dim expectations for Alaska oil earnings in coming years, revenue forecast says
North Slope production is expected to start rising, but revenues to state will decline this decade.
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Making 30 sound as one — and 11 sound as 60 — at annual Holiday Cheer concert this weekend
Juneau Symphony, Vox Borealis and Sitka Holiday Brass performs Saturday and Sunday at TMMS.
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Planned Parenthood in Juneau closes, making Anchorage the nearest location for abortion access
Organization cites need to consolidate resources to ensure continuation of services in region.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s budget nixes education increase, pays $3,838 PFD and incurs $1.5B deficit
Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.
Sports
Crimson Bears girls basketball has roster for state title
Combining of two schools sets high expectations, but region and state are daunting.
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Legislators skip adding TSA-style security checks at Alaska’s Capitol, approve other safety measures
Proposal to screen visitors at entrance tabled for future discussion; moving mailroom offsite OK’d.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Dec. 14
Three decades of capital city coverage.
Sports
Jayden Johnson one of three Alaskans selected for Native American High School Football All-Star Game
60 Native American athletes from across U.S. will play in front of college recruiters Jan. 7 in Texas.
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Update: Coast Guard confirms Juneau icebreaker to be named after historic ‘Storis’ stationed here after WWII
Newly painted Aiviq bears name of ship in service for 64 years, including a lengthy local legacy.
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Crimson Bears look to return to the show
JDHS boys basketball team ready to earn next state title.
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Big list of critical needs means mill rate increase is inevitable, Juneau’s leaders say at annual retreat
Brainstorming session also floats ideas from seasonal sales tax to “we should smoke weed for kids.”
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House of carbs: Sweet power trips and tooting of horns at Governor’s Holiday Open House
The best thing about 17,050 cookies is that they stack so neatly.
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Albertsons backs out of merger deal and sues Kroger after court rulings
Decision comes after federal judge blocks $25B deal between parent companies of Safeway, Fred Meyer.
Sports
NHL star Brandon Dubinsky, Olympic rugby medalist Alev Kelter elected to Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
Hall also adding historic Alaska moments involving 1992 Winter Games, 2008 NCAA basketball title game
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Juneau School District gets $500K extra from BSA increase, may use about $100K to extend free student breakfasts
Juneau gets $5.7M rather than $5.2M from one-time funding boost; free meals set to end this month.
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Dunleavy: No surprises in upcoming budget; energy and education will again be big policy goals
Governor also optimistic about Trump, says cancelled post-election announcement wasn’t about Cabinet job.
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Miners from Douglas in early 1900s put in shift work in Theater Alaska’s version of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Theater’s largest-ever production casts multiple people for roles, seeks to grow into annual tradition.
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An enlightenment into sights, sounds and spirit of Mexico at annual Feast Day celebration
Local music students join visiting mariachis at church celebrating national holiday for holy visionary.