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Mucking, trucking, chucking and yukking it up at Juneau Gold Rush Days
Logging competitions, live music, other events continue Sunday at Savikko Park.
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Sitka residents join those in Juneau proposing hard caps on cruise ships as tourism grows
Two ballot measures could be presented to local voters in the two Southeast Alaska towns this fall
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Emergency order bans king salmon fishing in many Juneau waters between June 24 and Aug. 31
Alaska Department of Fish and Game says low projected spawning population necessitates restrictions
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P.J. Foy does not advance, Lydia Jacoby withdraws from U.S. Olympic swimming trials
First-ever Juneau swimmer to compete in trials finishes 49th among 61 competitors Friday.
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Long-awaited U.S. Navy apology for 1882 bombardment will bring healing to Angoon
“How many times has our government apologized to any American Native group?”
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State judge upholds most fines against group seeking repeal of Alaska ranked choice voting
An Anchorage Superior Court judge has ruled that opponents of Alaska’s ranked choice election system violated state campaign…
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Federal judge considers lawsuit that could decide Alaska tribes’ ability to put land into trust
Arguments took place in early May, and Judge Sharon Gleason has taken the case under advisement.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending June 22
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Mariya Lovishchuk stepping down after 15 years as executive director of the Glory Hall
Leader who oversaw big changes in Juneau’s homeless programs hopes to continue similar work.
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There’s good reason to be extra charged up for this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days
Digital registration for logging/mining competitors new for 32nd annual event this weekend.
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On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska
If the governor signs recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues
State officials offered feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
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Father Brown’s Cross is resurrected on Mount Roberts after winter collapse
Five workers put landmark back into place; possibility of new cross next year being discussed.
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And now for someone completely different: Familiar faces show new personas at annual MixCast cabaret
Fundraiser for Juneau Ghost Light Theatre on Saturday taking place amidst week of local Pride events
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Alaskans secure spots at 2024 Olympics; Juneau swimmer PJ Foy will try for his spot on Friday
TMHS graduate seeking to qualify in 100-meter butterfly at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
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Thayer Creek Hydro project fulfills ‘dream of the elders’
Angoon hydropower groundbreaking comes after four decades of effort, seeks to stabilize future costs
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Fred Meyer intersection gets turn-lane safety upgrades; traffic signal planned by 2026
Project seeking to reduce frequency and severity of crashes includes lower seasonal speed limits
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Want to run for President in Alaska? You’ll need a few thousand friends.
On Friday, supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned in more than 5,900 signatures to the Alaska Division…
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Disabled Alaskans encountered barriers in recent elections, Justice Department investigation finds
Alaska failed to accommodate people with disabilities who were trying to cast votes in various 2022 and 2023…
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Mayor Beth Weldon seeking third term amidst personal and political challenges
Low mill rate, more housing cited by lifelong Juneau resident as achievements during past term.