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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 31
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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The work of the Juneau Police Department’s Wellness Program is never done
JPD destigmatizes mental health needs of officers, who also get crisis and de-escalation training.
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Strong arguments for Ship-Free Saturdays, against school board recalls on CBJ ballot
Language is part of official process; additional election perspectives will come from CBJ voter guide, website
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Feds will keep large-scale development ban in place on 28 million acres in Alaska
The federal government will continue to prohibit mining, drilling and other forms of development on 28 million acres…
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Family, friends of Steven Kissack united from afar at memorial gathering after his death
Remembered as a youth who loved to read, dreamed of Alaska and kept giving even while on the…
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One person killed as major landslide impacts homes in Ketchikan, forces evacuations
Emergency agencies, including statewide and in Juneau, responding as state disaster declared.
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Juneau Community Garden celebrates bountiful 30th annual Harvest Festival
Founders had to make own soil to start garden; now a chef makes festival food from what’s grown.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands…
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Huskies run over Service 48-6 in season home opener
Offensive line plays “best game in more than a year” as JDHS overcomes injury to starting QB.
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Coast Guard members buoy each other up in annual training
The Buoy Tender Olympics teaches teamwork, cohesive training for cutters across the Pacific.
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Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of U.S. House race after third-place primary finish
Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola now faces one-on-one matchup against Republican Nick Begich III.
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Sportfishers can’t keep king salmon caught in Southeast waters under emergency order starting Monday
Ban in effect until Oct. 1 unlikely to affect fishing tours since few kings being caught, operators say.
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Bartlett Regional Hospital schedules public meetings, interviews with three CEO finalists
Candidates include hospital’s CFO, leader at Alaska health entities, and longtime out-of-state medical CEO.
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Q&A: The role of Alaska Native and Tlingít soldiers in WWII code talking
A conversation with author William Meadows
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Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
A ballot measure that could repeal Alaska’s ranked choice election system is headed to a vote in November,…
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Juneau Huskies enter first home game of season with key players who are stronger, faster and more confident
After opening loss against East Anchorage, football team sets sights on beating Service High School.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 24
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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School board candidate forum focuses on lessons learned from consolidation process
Five of six candidates running for three seats answer questions about “what ifs” and “what’s next.”
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Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
Near-record-low turnout has experts warning against drawing conclusions before November election.
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Peltola leads in Alaska U.S. House primary, with Begich ahead of Dahlstrom
Turnout appears to be low in primary with only one statewide race.