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Expanded access to food stamps, health care becomes law in Alaska
The law takes advantage of waivers to allow more Alaskans to access federal aid programs.
Sports
Youths try to get a leg up — and opponents down — with help from pros at wrestling camps
With participation by girls rising and school teams getting bigger, every tip helps
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Sitka loses internet service, GCI says repair could take two weeks
Help expected with loan of Starlink satellite equipment by Tlingit and Haida.
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For generations of Alaskans, a livelihood is under threat
Something is broken in the economics of state’s fishing industry. Can Washington come to the rescue?
Sports
Juneau fumbles away opportunities in 42-0 loss to Anchorage South
Three first-half Huskies turnovers allow hometown Wolverines to break open close game.
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FEMA visits hundreds of Juneau homes damaged by flood; decision on federal disaster aid awaits
Presence of agency “a lot larger” than last year’s flood when aid was denied, visiting official says.
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Standardized test scores at some Juneau schools far higher than others
Math, science proficiency at Auke Bay elementary roughly twice Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen’s, for example.
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Peltola, Begich face off in first debate at Alaska oil and gas industry forum
U.S. House candidates focus on Biden administration’s policies, citing advances and setbacks.
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Woven Peoples and Place: Climate adaptation and resilience in Southeast Alaska
A conversation with Annika Ord, climate adaptation catalyst for Sustainable Southeast Partnership.
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Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll
Sports
Juneau’s Jayden Johnson named Alaska Sports Report’s Athlete of the Week
Senior for Huskies had 58 yards receiving, 58 rushing, 55 passing and two TDs in win against Service.
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Free Starlink service, upgraded telecom network seek to resolve downtown internet and phone issues
Slow internet during busy cruise days “number one complaint from this summer,” Goldbelt CEO says.
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Transboundary mining conference sees fears after natural and man-made disasters, hope after pacts
U.S., Canadian and tribal leaders gather in Juneau to seek way forward on decades-old disputes.
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Three people with different backgrounds at struggling healthcare facilities hoping to be Bartlett’s new CEO
Stability of hospital’s leadership, programs emphasized by finalists; board vote may occur this week.
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Rock Solid: The 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps built many of Juneau’s recreational, cultural landmarks
Forest Service shelters, trails, totem poles, early ski area among Depression-era program’s fixtures.
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Teacher recruitment and retention bill becomes law in Alaska without Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
Lawmakers say “small tweaks” to policy can attract and keep more teachers in Alaska’s classrooms.
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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…